2023 Azamara Quest French Chef’s Table

The last table to be presented as a part of this cruise was the French Chef’s Table and it was paired with French wines, so should be interesting.

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The French Meal

First Course – Lobster Salad with Green Asparagus Parfait and Bacarii Caviar

Red Radish, Pickle Cucumber, Green Pea Foam, Millefeuille

Great presentation, tastes good, especially the lobster.

The Wine

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NV Veuve-Cliquot Yellow Label, Brut, Reims, France

Appearance:Light straw, tight bead
Nose:Refreshing combo of citrus and brioche aromas
Palate:Light
Finish:Medium length
Oz’s Wine Rating:3.5 out 5
Reliable as always

Second Course – Beef Consommé with Caramelized Onions

Baguette Toast with Creamy Gruyére & Thyme

A very good soup, especially like the cheese

The Wine

2021 Clarendelle, Bordeaux Blanc, Bordeaux, France

Appearance:Very light straw
Nose:Reserved mix of citrus, lychee and mineral aroma
Palate:Refreshing, light
Finish:Medium length
Oz’s Wine Rating:4 out 5
This was very good
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Third Course – Quenelle de Volaille

Chicken Jus, Crayfish, Morel Mushrooms, Créme de Volaille

Looked good, nice combination of flavours and textures.

The Wine

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2017 Jean-Luc Colombo, Les Abeilles Cotes Du Rhone, France

Appearance:Medium depth crimson
Nose:Subtle collection of black pepper, spice and wild berry aromas
Palate:Savoury tannins, soft and balanced
Finish:Medium to long length
Oz’s Wine Rating:4 out 5
Another great wine

Fourth Course – Pomegranate Rose Wine Granite

Nice and refreshing

Fifth Course – Filet of Beef Aux Herbes De Provence

Porcinic Profiteroles, Petites Carrottes, Pommes de Terre Confites

For my main course of the French Chef’s Table I went with the beef (again). IMHO this was the best steak I had on board, really liked the Morels as well. The other option was Line Caught Mediterranean Sea Bass.

2018 Chateau Mont-Redon, Chateauneuf-du-Pape, Rhone, France

Appearance:Deep garnet
Nose:An enjoyable mix of black pepper, mocha and red fruit aromas
Palate:Dry firm tannins
Finish:Medium to long length, with a bit of heat
Oz’s Wine Rating:3.5 out 5
Nice drop
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Sixth Course – Selection of Cheese

Artisan Bread, Grapes, Dried Fruits, Nuts

More good cheeses..

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2016 Noval Late Bottled Vintage Porto, Quinta Do Noval, Douro Valley, Portugal

Appearance:Deep crimson
Nose:Enjoyable combination of raisin and spice aromas
Palate:Moorish tannins
Finish:Long length with a bit of heat
Oz’s Wine Rating:3.5 out 5

Seventh Course – Fondant Au Citron

Meringue, Raspberry Mouse & Red Cherry Créme Glacée

This looked amazing. Tasted pretty good as well.

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2018 Maison Sichel Sauternes, Sauternes, France

Appearance:Golden straw
Nose:Perfume of apricot, honey and mango aromas
Palate:Smooth, balanced, moorish
Finish:Long length
Oz’s Wine Rating:3.5 out 5
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When the dessert is served the on board Pâtissier presents it to us… She does a great job and always has a smile (wish I had written down her name, apologies Chef)

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French Chef’s Table

The French Chef’s Table was my pick as the best of the Chef’s Tables. Probably has a lot to do with the quality of the wines, the food was of a very high quality as well.. The beef was the best course on this night.

Picking one wine of the night was a challenge, so will go with a tie. The Clarendelle Bordeaux Blanc and the Jean-Luc Colombo Les Abeilles Cotes Du Rhone were the best wines served on board this cruise.

Wine Reviews

Cheers!


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4 thoughts on “2023 Azamara Quest French Chef’s Table

  • April 23, 2024 at 06:18
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    amazing presentation of the food, no doubt it tasted as good as it looked, according to your report.!!
    think i too would have enjoyed the wine as well as the food.

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    • April 23, 2024 at 16:51
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      I am sure you would have enjoyed both. Was a great meal

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  • April 23, 2024 at 13:31
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    Hi! Great to see your posts again! Amazing descriptions as always! We completed the Oceania Mariner trip from Santiago to Buenos Aires in February – Antartica was amazing!

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    • April 23, 2024 at 21:51
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      Hi, thanks. You guys are just showing off now, Antarctica.. 88 days until my next cruise. More 9n that to come soon.

      Reply

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