Ah, Betsy back in the kitchen. I picked up sale veal loin chops (3" thick, about 30 ounces each!) which she butterflied and marinated in a rosemary/sage/garlic mix. Broiled and served with broccoli, potatoes, and salad. Wine was the 2002 Jadot "Clos de la Malte" Santenay (rouge). Not showing much but acids when opened, but 45 minutes of air did it a lot of good, and it was actually a lovely wine by dinner time. Much fuller and better balanced, the acidity integrated with the delicious black cherry and raspberry fruit. This is a solid and flavorful middleweight but also has a delicacy that belies Santenay's reputation for rusticity. Hints of spice and earth. Not so long on the finish, but a beautiful wine for the dinner table. B+/A-
Grade disclaimer: I'm a very easy grader, basically A is an excellent wine, B a good wine, C mediocre. Anything below C means I wouldn't drink at a party where it was only choice. Furthermore, I offer no promises of objectivity, accuracy, and certainly not of consistency.