Friday, June 28, 2019 From 6:30 PM To 8:30 PM Add to Calendar 2019-06-28 18:30:00 2019-06-28 20:30:00 French vs. American Wines, Embracing Differences SOLD OUT - Join us for this special tasting, led by Alexandre Sojfer, featuring five wines from France and five of their American counterparts. We will compare their processes, tastes, and notes. The French Cultural Center, 53 Marlborough St, Boston, Massachusetts, United States America/New_York
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The Wine Selection (General Tasting - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM)
ChardonnayPouilly-Fuisse, la Soufrandise, Burgundy
Maison de l’Envoyé, Willamette, Oregon
Pinot Noir
Joseph Drouhin, La Forêt, Burgundy
Joseph Drouhin, Dundee Hills, Oregon
Cabernet Sauvignon
Château Poitevin, Médoc, Cru Bourgeois, Bordeaux
Stags Leap, Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Merlot
Seigneur d'Aiguilhe, Côtes de Castillon, Bordeaux
Stags Leap, Merlot, California
Bubbles
Roederer Brut, Champagne
Roederer Brut, California
About the Wine-Paired Dinner Selection (8:45 PM - 10:30PM)
After the wine tasting, we will be hosting a separate, paired dinner with limited seating. This “American with a French twist” pairing dinner will be crafted by the expert hands of Raphaël Lambert, Resident Chef of La Voile Boston, La Voile Brookline, and 1855 Bar à Vin. Please note, dinner registrants are automatically enrolled in the general tasting.On the Menu
Lobster Mac & Cheese in a Cabernet Reduction
Pinot-Noir-Braised Beef Brisket & Turnip
Cheesecake au Citron
Please email us with dietary restrictions.
Wines
Chablis, Joseph Drouhin, 2017
Mercurey, Château de Santenay, 2015
Muscat, Beaumes-de-Venise, Château-du-Trignon 2011
Roederer Estate, California
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