Symphonie Fantastique

 

A French Gala Wine Dinner

 

 

Thursday, 27th May 2010

 

7.30pm, Dining Room

 

 

 

Aperitif

Bergerie de l’Hortus Blanc, Vin de Pays de Val de Montferrand, Languedoc, 2009

Grape(s):   Chardonnay, Viognier, Roussanne, Sauvignon Blanc
Saint Andre de Figuiere Cuvee Valerie Blanc, Cotes de Provence, 2008

Grape(s):   Vermentino, Semillon, Ugni Blanc

Chateau Respides Medeville Blanc, Graves, Bordeaux, 2007

Grape(s):   Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Muscadelle  

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Duo of French Oysters, Caviar

Champagne Gonet Medeville Cuvee Theophile Grand Cru Extra Brut, 2003

Grape(s):   60% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir  
Jean Durup Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume, 2007

Grape(s):  100% Chardonnay

 

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Chilled Assorted Seafood

with Citrus Fruit Jelly

Saint Andre de Figuiere Confidentielle Rose, Cotes de Provence - La Londe, 2008

Grape(s):   60% Mourvedre, 30% Cinsault, 30% Grenache

 

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Seared Foie Gras

on Toast

Domaine Cauhape La Canopee, Jurancon Sec, 2007

Grape(s):   100% Petit Manseng

 

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Green Apple Sherbet

 

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Roasted Rosemary Leg of Lamb

Sautéed Potatoes and Baby Tomatoes

Domaine de l’Hortus Rouge Grande Cuvee, Coteaux du Languedoc - Pic Saint Loup, 2007

Grape(s):   50% Mourvedre, 40% Syrah, 10% Grenache

 

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Boeuf Bourguignon

Braised Beef with Red Wine, Mushrooms and Onion

served with Daily Vegetables

Domaine Antonin Guyon Corton Bressandes Grand Cru, Burgundy, 1999

Grape(s):   100% Pinot Noir

 

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Roquefort Cheese

served with Sun-dried Tomato and Walnut Bread, Home-made Fig Jam

Domaine Cauhape Quintessence du Petit Manseng, Jurancon de Prestige, 1999

Grape(s):   100% Petit Manseng

Chateau Gilette Crème de Tete, Sauternes, 1988

Grape(s):   92% Semillon, 4% Sauvignon Blanc, 4% Muscadelle

 

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Mixed Berry and Fresh Fruit Salad

laced with Honey and Mint

 

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Coffee

Madeleine