#246 Steak Pie & Pinot Noir

Food and wine matching is great.  Having the perfect wine with a dish where everything compliments each other is an epicurean delight.  But sometimes, cracking open a few bottles of wine with some simple food, without really thinking about it, is just as great.  And with a very simple supper of steak pie, boiled potatoes, peas and green beans, we cracked open three Pinot Noirs, and they were super.

1997 Louis Jadot, Beaune Clos des Ursules (Burgundy, France)
Light cherry, lots of gentle, dusty cocoa and a hint of fresh herbs.  The palate has cracking structure, a hint of spice, and just the slightest alcohol heat, but a stunning savoury element throughout with beautiful berry fruit.  I think this is as near perfect as it is going to get.  8/10

2002 Domaine Fourrier Morey St Denis Clos Solon (Burgundy, France)
A stony, menthol and cherry aroma with little hints of brussels sprouts with a sprinkling of toffee.  The palate is gorgeous, a bit farmyardy, but with outstanding fruit cutting through this, very precise.  There is some plum on the finish.  A great wine, and very very fresh, but still too young.  9/10

2006 Erath Prince Hill Pinot Noir (Dundee, Oregon)
A light element of cherry drops, with some fresh cherry and chocolate aromas.  There is a sweet palate, a bit aggressive in terms of alcohol, with a bit of buttered popcorn spoiling the party a bit, but with nice raspberry fruit throughout.  Just a bit too new worldy for me. 7/10

By the way, the steak pie was delicious and you can get them from Ceres Butchers!