Was taken by my best man to a sumptuous supper. I don’t suppose I will experience this sort of thing very often in my life:

Bollinger 1996 en Magnum (fine)
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Fresh Foie Gras Terrine with a Sauternes Jelly and Toasted Brioche (possibly the only time I’ve ever had Foie Gras; the jelly was remarkable)
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Meursault 1er Cru Rougeots 2002 Verget (this was gorgeous; tremendously long finish)
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Pithivier of Scallops and Truffle with a Langoustine Froth (very tasty, worked well)
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1989 Chateau Mouton Rothschild (fine but fell away quickly)
1989 Chateau Lafite Rothschild (warm, farmyardy at first, personality)
1989 Chateau Haut Brion (gorgeous, elegant, best of evening)
1989 Chateau Margaux (weighty, intense, got some time before peak)
1989 Chateau Latour (quite closed but clearly will be fabulous in about a decade)
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Roast Loin of Venison with a Blueberry Sauce served with Dauphine Potatoes and Vegetable Puree (perfect match to the claret)
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Twice Baked Cheese Souffle (worked well after the venison, when we still had claret to drink!)
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Chateau Rayne Vigneau 1986 (lovely, not too unctuous)
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Jasmine Tea and Lime Tian served with a Citrus Compote, finished with a Chocolate Shard (great, but didn’t blend with the dessert wine)
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Fonseca 1970 (I love vintage port, didn’t disappoint, tho’ I prefer the Grahams ’70)
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Cheese, filter coffee (I had tea), Petit Fours

We had a Master of Wine talking us through the different wines in the evening, which was very helpful. Was pleased that my initial impression about the Haut Brion being the best on the night was confirmed by the man in the know.

What an evening.

Thank you my friend.