A too short a stay in Champagne led me to Berlin to meet up with Berridge and present our wines to the Dussman group in the KulturKaufHaus in the heart of Berlin. They loved the wines, nicknamed us the 'Face' (Big B) and the 'Nose' (your narrator) of Man O' War.
Our first appointment of the day was a tasting at Cheval Blanc with the extremely hospitable Pierre Lurton. A tour and a bit of a chat about winemaking was followed by a tasting of the 2004 Petit Cheval, the 2004 Cheval Blanc and a surprise invitation to lunch- how could we decline! But first our appointment with Figeac and a taste of the 99 and a opportunistic taste of their latest addition to the Figeac wines, the 2007 Petit Figeac a recent acquisition of 2 acres producing 1200 bottles, call me a hedonist (and I won’t be offended) but I love young Bordeaux however I was soon to gain an appreciation of aged Bordeaux that left me speechless...
Lunch at Cheval Blanc, Marjosse Bordeaux Blanc 07, exotic and rich served with truffled scrambled eggs and bacon (served in exquisite style) then off to the lunch table for a bottle of 2001 Petit Cheval matched with a tasty Lobster dish. The AMAZING 1998 Cheval Blanc was poured with a cut of Veal and truffled potato mash closely followed by the 1989 Cheval Blanc to complement the truffle character of the wine and truffle. OK, to finish 1986 Yquem – why not!
We then travelled somewhat sluggishly to Angelus where we were met with the owner, the gentlemanly Hubert de Bouard de LaForest. A fantastic tour of the property followed by a bottle of 2006 Angelus which very much found favour with our hedonist streak! Then off to Big B's favourite Chateaux, Chateaux Troplong Mondot. A tour with lovely Stephanie who had Mr Belcher in rapture was followed with a tasting of the 2006 Mondot and 2006 Troplong Mondot, predominantly Merlot they were impressive wines rich with a firm grip.
Cheers
Dunc
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