This was one of the more casual dinners I have enjoyed recently at Del Posto, but as always the food, wine and service were superb. Del Posto’s Lobster Salad was just a touch spicy for my taste, but otherwise delicious. The 2006 Blanc de Noirs from Ulysse Collin took a little time to find its balance in the glass, but when it did it was stunningly beautiful. Rich, warm and expansive, the wine covered every inch of the palate with layers of fruit. Olivier Collin is one of the most dedicated and passionate of Champagne’s young growers. His wines deserve a much wider audience. This bottle of the 2006 Blanc de Noirs exceeded my expectations.
