Last night my husband and I had the opportunity to attend an outstanding Burgundy tasting offered by my local shop, The Corkscrew. Sean O’Hare from Fine Vines in Chicago was our guest for the evening as he presented an impressive lineup of wines paired with courses prepared by Chef Coffey at American Harvest Eatery.
A warning to Burgundy-lovers. You might want to sit down for this…
Our welcome drink was a purely pristine glass of Bergerac from Château Haut Sarthes.
Flight 1
2010 Heretiers de Comte Lafon Mâcon Uchizy Les Maranches
2013 Hubert Lamy St. Aubin La Princee
Flight 2
2013 Domaine Demougeot Meursault
2012 Bruno Clair Marsannay Les Vaudnelles
Flight 3
2012 Lignier-Michelot Bourgogne Rouge
2009 Leroy Bourgogne Rouge
Flight 4
2012 Domaine Clerget Chambolle Musigny
2011 Mugneret Vosne Romanee Alliance de Terroir
Flight 5
2009 Champy Gevrey Chambertain 1er Cru Cazatiers
2007 Mugneret Grands Echezeaux Grand Cru “En Orveaux”
Thanks to Geoff, Danielle, Jared and Nathan from The Corkscrew…Chef Coffey and the staff at American Harvest…Sean O’Hare from Fine Vines.
For more on the Burgundy, Bourgogne, region visit:
Risotto with Forest Mushrooms & Shallots: Meatless Match for Aegerter Les Enfants Terribles
A Peek Inside the Wines of Hospices de Beaune
A Visit to Beaune in the Heart of Burgundy
The Cellars at Maison Joseph Drouhin
Champagne and Burgundy Vineyards Granted UNESCO World Heritage Status
Key Figures Provided by Bourgogne Wines:
Bourgogne Wine Producing Regions:
L'OCCASION 
OK. Now that is just pure evil when I’m sitting here drinking my inexpensive Chilean wine.
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I know. It was ridiculous. I’m back to normal today, but I felt a tad royal last night. Thanks for reading & commenting!
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You have one very impressive store there – great selection. Had you have to pay for the tasting?
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Much of that wine is part of the Fine Vines portfolio. Impressive, no?
This event was open to customers of The Corkscrew, not a trade tasting. Such an opportunity!
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Yes, very impressive. I would guess The Corkscrew has very good customers.
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It did have a fee, $50/person…but well worth every penny!
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okay, that actually makes sense. Great wines, so no argument on the value. Cheers!
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The meal too, was outstanding!
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