Two Burgs and a NY Port @ Le Quai, Waterford, NY, 11/10/2024

Two Burgs and a NY Port
@ Le Quai Bistrot Français, Waterford, NY, 11/10/2024

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Several friends had raved about this place, and it lived up to every ounce of that praise. Among those friends were John and Linda who set up this dinner.

Appetizer
Three of us had the Escargots Pastilla Style: Escargot in phyllo pastry, beurre Bourguignonne, fricassé of mushrooms, Cognac crème.

2008 Bouchard Père et Fils Corton-Charlemagne Domaine - France, Burgundy, Côte de Beaune, Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru
Pop and pour. Rich, minerally, full bodied, delicious. Lots of stones and some tropical fruit. Lovey. (93 points)

Entrée
I had the Poulet à la Gaston Gérard: Roast chicken, comté cheese, paprika, cream, mustard, pommes Grenailles.
Amy had the Jarret d'Agneau: Braised lamb shank, fondant potatoes, haricots verts, fava beans, lamb jus.

2005 Faiveley Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Cazetiers - France, Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru
Pop and pour. Gorgeous Gevrey right at peak. Great harmony and balance with a long complex finish. Lots of red fruit and spice. Elegant. (94 points)
2020 Lionel Osmin & Cie Pied de Perdrix Comté Tolosan - France, Southwest France, Comté Tolosan
Poured from an open bottle by the restaurant. Lovely red wine. Very rare grape related to Malbec. (88 points)

Dessert
I had the Fondant au Chocolat: Warm chocolate fondant over crème Anglaise, red berry coulis. Served with pistachio ice cream.
Amy had the Vacherin: Meringue cookies, vanilla ice cream, raspberry sorbet and crème chantilly, topped with red berry compote.

NV Red Tail Ridge Winery Living in Color - USA, New York, Finger Lakes
Pop and pour. Lovely, mellow port style wine made from 50% Teroldego, 25% Lagrein, and 25% Dornfelder. A nice winter sipping wine. I would have easily drunk more, but I had to drive. (90 points)

John chats with the brilliant chef-owner Mo Malih:

Conclusion

Great food, great wines, excellent service, and a lovely evening with friends.

My tasting notes posted from CellarTracker.