Lunch at Bistro du Coin

[tim]

Part One:

Fantastic lunch today at Bistro du Coin. I believe it was Bill and Jan who had the first lunch there yesterday and discovered the 1998 Petit Cheval for only $99 on the menu.

So five of us went today, and we immediately ordered the Petit Cheval. We also decided that we would order a second bottle during lunch. After much indecision over whether to go with a Cote Rotie, a BV Georges Latour, or several others, the waiter told us that he would check down in the cellar and see if he had any other off-menu Bordeaux. After quite a bit of time, as we watched our Petit Cheval slowing getting lower and lower in the glass, he brought about five bottles of an assortment of Bordeaux to the table. We focused on one of them and asked how much. To our amazement, he said $79.

On the bill, it was listed as "Miscellaneous wine".

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[tim]

Part Two:

Among the wines that the waiter showed us were a Cos d'Estournel and a Lynch Bages. But we all agreed that for $79, the 1985 Leoville Las Cases was simply an amazing buy. The wine was stunning, although it really should have been decanted a little beforehand in order to allow it to show its true finesse.

The Bistro was an absolute gem of a find!

[Jay Winton]

wow! heard of this place but never been there but that will change!

[Houndsong]

LLC and Petit Cheval add new meaning to the term "luncheon claret." But having seen the lineups you guys put forth for dinner, I'd say that's about right. Or was it "bruncheon claret" and might that be a step up the food chain? You've also elevated the omelet to a new culinary level.

[Nicklasss]

Another deal that was on the wine list, was the Beaulieu Vineyard George de Latour from 1988-1990-2003-2005, all for 69 $ each...

That 1985 Leoville Las Cases has been one of my favorite of all the weekend... The 1998 Petit Cheval being very good too.

Nic