LeDomduVin: L'importance de l'avinage de la carafe avant le carafage et/ou la décantation du vin

L'importance de l'avinage de la carafe avant le carafage et/ou la décantation du vin

L'importance de l'avinage de la carafe avant le carafage et/ou la décantation du vin, on en parle?

Je reposte cette vidéo (ci-dessous) que j'avais faite il y a quelques années sur l'importance de l'avinage de la carafe avant carafage ou décantation, car je viens encore de voir une vidéo professionnelle faite par un caviste, où il ne fait pas d'avinage de la carafe avant de procéder au carafage du vin.

Cela peut vous paraître anodin, mais c'est une étape importante du carafage et de la décantation qui est malheureusement souvent oubliée, voir inexistante dans la plupart des vidéos professionnelles et amateurs que j'ai pu voir sur YouTube et ailleurs, au restaurant et même dans les compétitions telles que les meilleurs Sommeliers du monde, par exemple.

Alors que pourtant, c'est une étape essentielle à la bonne réalisation du carafage et de la décantation, qui, de mon temps, était enseignée à l'école hôtelière et réalisée dans tous les bons restaurants, mais qui semble avoir disparue et/ou avoir été oubliée de nos jours.

Pourquoi je la qualifie d'importante et d'essentielle? Car elle permet de nettoyer la carafe de tous résidus potentiellement nuisibles au vin (poussière, eau, sel, détergent ou vinaigre si mal rincer, etc...) et d'imprégner les arômes du vin dans la carafe avant de procéder au carafage ou à la décantation du vin.

C'est une pratique que beaucoup de Sommeliers et autres professionnels du vin ne font pas ou plus, mais qui pourtant me semble logique et indispensable à la bonne préparation d'un vin (ayant besoin d'être carafer ou décanter) avant son service, et que j'aimerais bien voir remise au goût du jour.

Pour ou contre? Dites moi ce que vous en pensez en commentaires.

Voici la video: 

Prenez soin de vous, et surtout, avinez la carafe avant de procéder au carafage ou à la décantation de vos vins. C'est important!

Cheers! Santé!

Dom

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LeDomduVin: Chateau Leoville Barton 2009 - Decantation

 

Chateau Leoville Barton 2009 - Decantation

I was recently invited to a farewell party at a discreet restaurant in a central Hong Kong tower. The restaurant resembles a private club and even has a wine shop where you can purchase a bottle (or more) to take away or enjoy in the restaurant, making it very convenient. 

As I came empty-handed, I bought a bottle of Chateau Leoville Barton at the restaurant's wine store and informed the restaurant manager that I would decant it myself. One of my colleagues made this video while I was decanting the bottle. 

I was disappointed with the wine as it didn't taste as good as on previous occasions. When I opened the bottle, I noticed a vinegar-like smell and the acetic acid odour was also noticeable during decantation. I didn't mention anything on camera, but I could tell something was off with this bottle.

I spoke with the restaurant manager regarding the issue. He suggested double decanting the wine, which slightly improved its aroma. However, the taste remained lacklustre and differed from what one would anticipate from a 2009 solar vintage.    

After waiting for approximately 2 hours, the taste slightly improved. However, it was still below the expected quality for such a good vintage and definitely not comparable to previous bottles I have opened.

Because I bought it, I could not leave it to waste, so I finished it.  

Cheers! Santé!

Dom

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LeDomduVin: Coincidental pairing

Coincidental pairing 

Following up on "which bottle should I pick to be paired with a cigar?" Some of you guessed it well, spot on, well done! 

Yet, most of you discovered it with the reel (a short video) I posted in the previous post. 

I picked Château Pontet Canet 2010. 

Why? 

Well, as I did not know which cigar it will be paired with, I needed a solid wine with complex aromas and body, so as not to be overwhelmed or overpowered by the flavors, strength, and richness of the cigar. 

It was not an easy choice, as Pomerol first came to my mind. And yet, Cabernet Sauvignon being stronger and more tannic, it had to be from the Left Bank. And, amongst the choice I had, my gut's feeling (combined with my experience and knowledge of the wines) told me that it will probably be the best choice. 

Pontet Canet 2010 is an amazing wine displaying aromas of dark fruits, earth, soil, and wood mingling with floral and mineral notes. It has power and richness, structure and texture while being harmonious and balanced, and beautifully expands throughout the palate with substance and character up to the long lingering earthy finish. Majestic! 

It showed wonderfully after 2 hours of decanting and displayed a lot of complexity and refinement and potential of aging. Highly recommended and to be revisited within the next 5-10 years. 

As for the "coincidental pairing" part, it came when I realized that the cigar, (it will eventually be paired with), was none other than one of my favorite cigars, and truly an excellent choice from the host: 

Partagás Serie D Especial Edición Limitada 2010

What a coincidence! And, what a surprise! (as I had no clue what the cigar will be). A 2010 vintage wine paired with a 2010 vintage cigar. Perfect! 

It definitely makes for a good story to tell. 

Santé! Cheers! 

Dom

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LeDomduVin: Decanting Château L'Evangile 2000

Decanting Château L'Evangile 2000, 

Pomerol, Bordeaux, France 

by @ledomduvin

Yesterday, I opened, decanted, and served a bottle of Château L'Evangile 2000 at a private lunch. A video was made while I was decanting it. 

So, once again, I decided to explain a bit what I was doing and the different steps of the decanting process. 

It makes the video more interesting, informative, and educative in my opinion. Hope you'll enjoy it, and thank you for watching. 

And, a big thank you to Karen for making this video, much appreciated. 

Watch the video on YouTube at  https://youtu.be/OVMgBHYuNSE  or directly below. 

💥Work in progress.  Full tasting notes and other details coming soon... 💥

Santé! Cheers! 

Dom (aka LeDomduVin) 

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