Feeling spontaneous, I decided to cook dinner last night. I think it went well. Here's the menu:
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MV Krug
Boneless Jamón Iberico
Cerignola Olives
Marcona Almonds
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Spicy Tuna Tartare
with Toast Points
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1998 Ornellaia
28 Day Prime Dry Aged Ribeye
Fingerling Potatoes
Broccoli Rabe
Corn, Pancetta and Thyme
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Lefarto de Savoie Reblochon, Semi-raw Cow's Milk
Triple Cream cheese from Pierre Robert
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Lisbon Lemon Sorbet
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2006 Gatti Piero Brachetto
Ispahan of Rose, Raspberries and Lychees
Lemon Tart
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1979 Chateau de Ravignan Bas-Armagnac
I think I executed everything very well. In retrospect, I think I should have served a Le Trame Chianti with the tuna course instead of continuing with the Krug. The Ornellaia was killer and still a bit tight after five hours of decanting. Despite being 10 years old, the wine was youthful and energetic. Garnet core with black hues. Black spice, cassis, red, black and blue fruit on the very primary nose. Just a touch of leather and licorice with overwhelming bright yet restrained fruit on the palate. The 1998 Ornellaia was the Wine Spectator wine of the year and deservedly so.
My guest brought a nice gift: a 2002 Sylvain Cathiard Nuit-Saint-Gorges 1er Cru Aux Murgers.
