French vs. American Wines, Embracing Differences

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In June, a few days prior to both American Independence Day and French Prise de la Bastille, we close our season of tastings by marrying the best of both worlds!

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.

In addition to the wine tasting, we will host a separate pairing dinner with limited seating after the general wine tasting. Please note, dinner registrants are automatically enrolled in the general tasting.

Event in English. Advance RSVP strongly recommended. The event will start no later than 6:40PM.

General Tasting (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM) Members

$35

General Tasting (6:30 PM - 8:30 PM) Non-members

$55

Tasting & Wine-Paired Dinner (6:30 PM - 10:30 PM)

$135

The Wine Selection (General Tasting - 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM)

Chardonnay
Pouilly-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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