Oceanic pairing

Dinner at Plaisance by Mauro Colagreco.

Tempera Eterna I - a sparkling green tea made with sea fennel and lemon. The nose was interesting as it showed fermented and savory notes.

2018 Bisson Spumante Metodo Classico Abissi Riserva Marina - some nice, caramelized notes on the nose. Some acidity here, but there was definitely some bitterness on the palate.

2021 Domaine de Bellevue Muscadet Gabbro Clos des Bouquinardières - nose got plenty of toasty oak, and very flinty. Good acidity on the palate.

2020 Les Quatre Piliers Touraine Bel Air - the nose seemed waxy, more reductive, more intense. It did open up after a while and the nose was a little more buttery.

2022 Antonin Cosnier Pernand Vergelesses 1er Cru En Caradeux - very big toasty nose, and very buttery. Surprisingly beautiful.

2021 Joseph Phelps Cabernet Sauvignon - very classic Napa cab, with sweet fruit and smoke on the nose, also a little minty. Obviously very young and vibrant.

2023 Santo Stefano Moscato d'Asti - fragrant nose of honey, orange blossom water, and perhaps a little pear juice, even. Very pleasant to drink.

Full post on dinner is here.