5/1 – L’Auberge Chez Francois “Goes Italian” Al Fresco Six-Course Sommelier Wine Tasting & Dinner Experience Featuring Very Special Guest Celebrity Chef Roberto Donna

Le Grande Tent Terrace 

Chef Jacques asks, “Do they make wine in Italy?” Indeed they do, and some of the finest in the world, too (at least outside of France)! Please join us Thursday, May 1st at 6:00pm for a delectable tasting and scrumptious dinner experience featuring wines from one of Tuscany’s most celebrated producers, Argiano.

Joining us the on this Italian and French Culinary evening will be Friends and Celebrity Chef Extraordinaire Roberto Donna and his lovely wife, Restauranteur Nancy. Chef Jacques is honored the Famed Italian chef Roberto Donna, in his DC area 40-year career will be on hand to offer some Italian Chef lore.

Margherita Mascagni is a dynamic force within the world of wine, bringing her passion, expertise, and multilingual talents to the forefront of global wine exportation. As the Export Manager at Argiano, Margherita has spent the last four years dedicated to elevating the brand’s presence on the international stage.

Argiano as an estate date back to 1580, when the Pecci family laid the cornerstone of the Villa Bell’Aria (literally, the “Good Air Villa”) in Southwest Montalcino, planting grapevines and olive groves on the surrounding land.

While steeped in rich history, the current moment is an important one in the story of Argiano; CEO and winemaker Bernardino Sani, along with agronomist Franceso Monari, have instituted a new focus on terroir-driven wines while overseeing the reconstruction of the historic Renaissance-era villa at the heart of the estate. Their efforts have paid off to great acclaim including the #1 Wine of the Year for 2023 in Wine Spectator for their 2018 Brunello di Montalcino.

Our “Grande Tente” will be the perfect place for a relaxing Chef’s Jacques’ delectable six course Italian-themed repast, exquisite wines from one of Italy’s great producers Argiano, and of course, with Chef Roberto Donna.

Always good fun between the French and Italians as L’Auberge Chez Francois “Goes Italian!” Chef Jacques and Team and Chef Roberto look forward to seeing you there!

Meet & Greet Reception with Chef Jacques, Chef Roberto, and Wine Expert Margherita

SIX-COURSE “TASTE OF ITALY” DINNER MENU

Passed Seasonal Hors d’Oeuvres
Greeter Italian Wine: Poggio al Tesoro, “Solosole” Vermentino 2023

Cours de Pain
Harvest Multigrain & Sourdough Rolls, Local Butter

Second Course
Wild Alaskan Salmon with Saffron and Tomato Coulis
Argiano Rosso di Montalcino 2023

Third Course
Seasonal Sorbet Palate Cleanser

Main Fifth Course
Marcho Farms Classic Osso Bucco with Garlic Flan, Braised Garden Kale
Argiano Brunello di Montalcino 2020 and “Solengo” 2022

Dessert Sixth Course
Classic Tiramisu
Julius Meinl Roasted Coffee, Selection of Harney & Sons Fine Teas

Event Price: $175.00 (Excludes Tax and Gratuity), for a total of $224.00 Per Person.

We are happy to accommodate guests’ dietary concerns, so all may join the festivities. Please email chezlauberge@aol.com or call 703-759-3800 with special requests, or to join our waitlist. Tickets non-refundable.

These very special Italian wines will be available for very special pricing for you tonight. Viva la France and viva Italy!