A night out in Atlanta

[drizzt3117]

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(drizzt3117 @ Jan. 17 2005,15:36) That would certainly be rustic, not a huge fan of Beajoulais though.
Me neither. But at least the price range of the beverage will be even with that of the dish. Anyhow, some kind of light red wine, I'd even go as far as suggesting a rose.
Don't let jerrysfriend hear that suggestion. I'd pair it with some Petrus

 

[Fabienne]

Do you know how funny it is for a French person to be talking about which wine to drink with a hachis parmentier? I mean, originally, this is a peasant dish made out of leftovers. But I bet some restaurant somewhere in America is selling a plate for $34 .

 

[nightowl6261a]

That would certainly be rustic, not a huge fan of Beajoulais though.  

chris, that meal sounds more substantial than most french bistro fare...

all I can say is this, as much as dinner was incredible last night, one thing about french food, and it explains all the thin frenchmen in france, god try and say that fast....there ain't much food there to get you fat

 

[nightowl6261a]

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(Fabienne @ Jan. 17 2005,12:44)

Originally Posted by drizzt3117,Jan. 17 2005,15:36

That would certainly be rustic, not a huge fan of Beajoulais though. Â
Me neither. Â But at least the price range of the beverage will be even with that of the dish. Â Anyhow, some kind of light red wine, I'd even go as far as suggesting a rose.
Don't let jerrysfriend hear that suggestion. I'd pair it with some Petrus

I think I would prefer a red zin, maybe with a slight chill on it to take the bite off....I love a true zin, not that blush crap, but a real deep red zin is great

 

[Fabienne]

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(drizzt3117 @ Jan. 17 2005,15:36) That would certainly be rustic, not a huge fan of Beajoulais though. Â chris, that meal sounds more substantial than most french bistro fare...
all I can say is this, as much as dinner was incredible last night, one thing about french food, and it explains all the thin frenchmen in france, god try and say that fast....there ain't much food there to get you fat
You haven't eaten at my house. (And I am, for the record, very slender). When we have friends over, a meal lasts at least 4 hours. None of that "15 minutes up, now let's do the dishes" kind of scenario. All our American friends have gotten used to it. Such torture...

 

[drizzt3117]

One great zin (if you can get it) is the 2002 Neal Family Rutheford Zinfandel. Quite tasty, and smoother and less peppery than most zins around.

I still stand by the Petrus (or other really good merlot) recommendation, as I think it's too light for cab-based bdx or a full cab.