Lunch at Basilico in the Regent Hotel. This is arguably the best buffet lunch in Singapore. While some other places can boast of a larger spread, I think the quality of the food here, especially the antipasti, is one of the best. The highlights were the many types of cured meats, olives and grilled vegetables in typical Italian style. There is also a large selection of warm food, of which the smoked duck and lamb chops were my favourites. The wine selected was a 1995 Chateau Boyd Cantenac, a rarely seen third-growth from the Margaux region of Bordeaux.
The bottle was opened just before lunch began. The nose was very light with not much of a bouquet to speak of. The taste was gentle, with a hint of berries, quite typical of a Margaux. At 19 years, all the tannins have been softened and it was a very smooth and easy drinking wine. The wine was probably at or just past its peak and will not improve further.
It went very well with a majority of the dishes, especially with the antipasti such as the proscuitto and rock melon combination. The soft fruitiness of the wine complemented the salty, sweet and slightly meaty taste of the antipasto.
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