amazing champagnes being served. Details below tailcanapéer Taittinger Brut Pumpkin brulée with langoustine , 1995 Pierre Peters Cuvée Spéciale, 1995 Salon Tuna, salmon and oyster with Iranian caviar adn truffles. 1990 Krug Clos du...

Wines like Bolly or Krug are a no-brainer, I agree, but even wines like Chandon (Napa) Brut improve with some bottle age after dégorgement. But I’m not sure about the Gimonnet . . . the Pierre Peters n.v. BdB does improve...

Just about anything imported by Terry Theise/Skurnik. Pierre Peters is a fave of mine.

, for a total of ~$285 before tax: Pierre Peters 1999 Cuvée Spéciale ($70) Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve ($40) Charles Heidsieck Brut Reserve ($30) Michel Arnould & Fils Reserve Brut Grand Cru ($35) Franck Bonville Cuvee Les Belles...

we had the following: N.V. Pierre Peters Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut Cuvée de Réserve; 2007 Dehlinger Pinot Noir Rosé; 2008 Domaine Dupeuble Pere et Fils Beaujolais. The Dupeuble was one of the most succesful Thanksgivng wines...

(!!!) - on the nose, it was dried apricots, with yeast, brioche, and marzipan. It was so rich and complex, it was almost dessert, only if I really thought about it, I blushed a little, and then,,, 3. 1999 Pierre Peters Millesime...

I’m not sure what happened to the Celis family, but I do know that for the last couple of years of the brewery the beer was not brewed by Pierre, but rather by his son-in-law Peter (whose last name escapes me), a very...

my tase test is not based on the pure, traditional variety. I have thus far tried Antoine’s on Freret, Randazzao’s on Hullen, Maurice’s, and Chez Pierre in Kenner on Vets. Of these, Antoine’s was clearly...

It seems to me the focus of this event is on the caviar. Therefore, I wouldn’t worry too much about the wine. Offer some vodka with mild profiles (Ciroc, Belvedere), and some NV Blanc de Blancs Champagne (Pierre Peters,...

Moet & Chandon White Star & Veuve Clicquot Brut are both excellent at that price point. And a bit harder to find but worth the search is Pierre Peters Brut NV.

Strolling around Ginza this past Monday, the coming of age holiday, we happened upon Pierre Marcolini’s gorgeous chocolate shop. There were about 30 people lined up in the street, some waiting to purchase hot chocolate to...

— http://www.skurnikwines.com/msw/documents/2007Champagnecatalog_Champagne2007_working.pdf — is well worth searching for. Faves include Pierre Peters, Pierre Gimonnet, Gaston Chiquet, René Geoffroy, and A. Margaine,...

J. Lassalle; Vueve Fourny; Diebolt-Vallois; Jean Milan; Pierre Peters...

Last weekend I had dinner in Milano at one of my favourite places, near Piazza Republicca, and, when asked ‘Pesce or Carne?’ I said ‘pesce’ and then followed for the umpteenth time one of the best meals I...

Sorry not to respond specifically, but about 10-12 years ago I had a delicious “plateau” at a small elegant french restaurant specializing in seafood from Brittany. It was in SW London and part of a mini-chain -...