- Burgundy vs. California Blind Tasting & Small Plate Experience
July 27, 2023
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
La Grande Tente Terrace
Please join Chef Jacques and team Thursday, July 27th, for the third in our series of comparative tasting events. Following our recreation of the “Judgement of Paris” in May, and the “Tale of Two Rivers” tasting in June, we have invited Abbey Fox of Winebow Fine Wines & Spirits to join our head sommelier, Alex Bardsley, in presenting a set of comparative blind tastings of wines from Burgundy and California.
Each set will consist of one wine from each region, accompanied by a dish specially designed by Chef Jacques to complement them both.
We will assess the wines: which one do you like better, and why? Which one pairs better with the food? Discuss them with your friends and tablemates, and at the end of each course we will reveal the two wines and say a few words about where they come from and why they taste the way they do. A more engaging wine-tasting experience is hard to imagine!
A reception in our Grande Tente starts the evening, with a crisp Sauvignon Blanc from Saint-Bris in Burgundy and Chef Jacques’ seasonal canapés. Then we will sit down to enjoy a lovely July evening, tasting three pairs of wines from Burgundy and California – sparkling, white, and red – along with Chef Jacques’ delectable culinary creations.
Burgundy vs. California Small Plate Experience Menu
Seasonal Canapes
Sauvignon de Saint-Bris, Bourgogne
Maine Lobster Martini with Osetra Caviar
1st Pairing – Crémant de Bourgogne vs Sparkling from California
Grilled Elephant Trunk Scallops, Fennel Fondue
2nd Pairing – Chardonnay from Burgundy vs Chardonnay from California
Pinot Noir Braised Short Ribs
3rd Pairing – Pinot Noir from Burgundy vs Pinot Noir from California
Dessert Course
House made Lime Tarte, Lime Sorbet
Julius Meinl Coffee and a selection of Haney’s Fine Teas
Event Price: $150.00 (Per Person, Excludes Tax and Gratuity), for a total of $192.00 per person.
Tickets non-refundable. We are happy to adjust the menu to accommodate guests’ dietary restrictions. Email chezlauberge@aol.com or call 703-759-3800. All wines will be available for purchase at a very special price for our customers this evening.
