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Wednesday 26 May 2010

RSJ 10th anniversary menu


This year the RSJ Restaurant in Waterloo is celebrating its 30th anniversary. This evening I came across the menu from the 10th anniversary dinner. 1947 Cabernet d'Anjou from Bablut to start with and a 1947 l'Aubance from Richou to finish with. There was also an 1898 Bourgueil from Pierre Breton's grandfather that didn't make it onto the menu. I recall it being a pale wraith  but memorable all the same.

Probably the most unusual wine here is the 1947 Cabernet d'Anjou, a sweet rosé that ages remarkably well. At the time little red was produced in Anjou and the best Cabernet was reserved for this appellation, which could be demi-sec or moelleux depending on the vintage conditions. In 1947 it was definitely moelleux. 

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