Tonight was a first... or almost. No plans, Vino had an Ultimate BYOB goin' on and we decided to... stay home. Perhaps it was that slight breeze blowin' thru the house that didn't make us seek out air-conditioned bliss. Or maybe it was those back to back to back episodes of Extra Virgin on the Cooking Channel. Nah, it was simply that the Mrs wanted to uncork that bottle of Leflaive Bienvenue Batard-Montrachet. Oh, we could have brought it to Vino for the Ultimate BYOB but with 13 years of age, I though it would be perfect with a roasted chicken. A Mary's Organic Free Range roasted chicken. Perhaps with truffle paste rubbed under the skin. And smoked and baked spuds. Dinner at home it is!
Start with bird... a little pricey from Whole Foods but we both love the flavor of Mary's chicken.
Rub truffle paste under the skin
And slather with duck fat
Then into the Ronco Rotisserie Oven... hey, until you've tried it, don't knock it. Crisp skin and tender juicy meat - even the breasts ll without brining.
Also throw the spuds in the smoker baking bag (from Williams Sonoma)
Then start with a little pupus, hummus and artichoke spread with pita bread
Smoked Gouda and jalapeno dip
Vegan grilled antipasto
And Scallop Poke
Of course, the star of the meal, a 2001 Leflaive Bienvenue Batard-Montrachet Grand Cru. Almost like mixing a Grand Cru Chablis and Grand Cru white Burgundy. Mineral and seashell on the nose but not as pronounced as a Chablis and richness on the palate usually not found in Chablis. About 4 to 5 years from peaking but this is where the Mrs likes her French Chardonnay (including vintage Blanc de Blanc Champagne).
With the proper stemware
Hello Mr Truffle Roasted Bird!
And to do a 2001 comparison, how about a 2001 Louis Jadot Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Saint-Jacques 1er Cru. Ok, not a good comparison since it was Grand Cru to 1er Cru but a 2001 Grand Cru red Burg would be way too young... and I don't even know if I have a bottle...
So while it wasn't a restaurant meal, I still think it was still restaurant quality sans the air conditioning...
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