7/14 – La Fête Nationale: A Very Special Bastille Day Celebratory Six-Course Wine Dinner Experience with Special Guest Napolean Hugues Beaulieu, Elite Wines

Pour célébrer la fête nationale de la France, le chef Jacques et son équipe ont organisé une expérience très spéciale de dîner à six plats pour célébrer le Bastille Day. Nous avons invité notre ami et collaborateur de longue date, Hugues Beaulieu d’Elite Wines, à nous fournir des vins fins de l’un des meilleurs pays producteurs de vin au monde, la FRANCE à l’occasion de la Fête Nationale – Vendredi 14 juillet à L’Auberge Chez François.

To celebrate France’s National Day, Chef Jacques and team have curated a very special Bastille Day Celebratory Six Course Wine Dinner experience. We have invited our friend and long-time collaborater, Hugues Beaulieu of Elite Wines, to provide us with fine wines from one of the world’s best producing wine country, FRANCE on La Fête Nationale- Friday July 14th, at L’Auberge Chez François.

Hugues Beaulieu, (AKA Napolean), is the Virginia Sales Manager for Elite Wines Imports and former Beverage Director/Head Sommelier at The Inn at Little Washington. He will guide us through our wine parings, including wines from the Loire, Burgundy, Languedoc-Roussillon, the Rhône, and of course Alsace. From the Loire Region of France, he has completed the advanced level of the Court of Master Sommelier’s Program.

For Bastille Day, Chef Jacques’ and team will create an enticing six-course menu de degustation featuring French Classics, poissons and fruits de mer paired with Hugues selection of five fine French wines from his portfolio.

Our Bastille Day Dinner, this evening, will be offered on our covered 40ft x 55ft garden terrace under La Grande Tente, complete with six cooling fans, café bistro lighting, pastoral views of our six acres, two on-site gardens, koi pond, and blooming flowers! In such a gorgeous, lush setting, you will be sure to enjoy our special Fête National.

Don’t miss Chef Jacques and “The French Connection” at L’Auberge Chef François singing, of course, their rendition of the French National Anthem.

Vive la France, Happy La Fête Nationale et Bon Appétit!

A Very Special Fête Nationale “Bastille Day” Celebratory Six-Course Wine Dinner Experience Menu

L’Auberge Chez Francois’ Corbeille de Pain
Multi Grain & Sourdough Breads, Local Butter

Bastille Day Seasonal Amuse Bouche
Mader Crémant d’Alsace

Gaspacho du Jardin du Chef avec Crevettes de Caroline Grillées
Chef’s Garden Gazpacho with Grilled Carolina Shrimp
Jean Marc Brocard Chablis Vielles Vignes 2021

Saumon de Norvège Froid en Croûte d’Herbes, Rémoulade d’Herbes du Jardin, Ciboulette
Herb Crusted Chilled Norwegian Salmon, Garden Herb Rémoulade, Chives
Francois Villard Les Contours de Deponcins Viognier 2022

Magret de Canard Grillé, Riz Sauvage, Légumes du Jardin Grillés, Jus de Canard
Grilled Maple Leaf Duck Breast, Wild Rice, Garden Vegetables, Duck Jus
Domaine de Fa Fleurie Roche Guillon 2019 
and
Chateau Yvonne Saumur-Champigny 2019 

Trois Couleurs Napoléon aux Framboises et Myrtilles du Pays
Trois Couleurs Napoléon with Local Raspberries and Blueberries
Julius Meinl Coffee, Selection of Harney & Sons Fine Teas

Event Price: $175.00, excluding tax and gratuity for a total of $224.00 per person.

Tickets non-refundable. 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. Patrons will have an opportunity to purchase these very special wines at a special price this festive evening.