Coming down the finish line. Fog again in the AM but it cleared up to a beautiful afternoon. Chambolle-Musigny comes in as well as a bit of St. Aubin 1er Cru En Remilly. En Remilly has the same type of stones as Dents de Chien except its exposure is directy south, thus giving it a richer and at times “fuller/creamier” profile.

We have our Paulee on Friday night under John’s pergola. As usual, Henry and Stacia pull out all the stops:

Squash soup

Lamb with potatoes gratin

Perfect green beans

Cheese

Poached pears and vanilla ice cream

Wines all Gambal:

2005 Bourgogne Chardonnay Cuvee Prestige: a point

2002 St. Aubin 1er Cru Les Murgers des Dents de Chien Magnum: terrific but still has +5 years in it.

2006 Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Folatieres: yummy and will last

1999 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Les Poissenots: about ready and terrific with the lamb.

2000 Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaux St. Jacques in Magnum: just right, another terrific and suprising 2000.

A light rain started at dinner and we put a tarp over the pergola and had a lovely evening.

Rained hard at night. Glad we are about done.