Description

Loire Valley Wine Dinner

8/30 Menu and Loire Valley Wine selection :

APERITIF: Bread and whipped butter.
Wine: Crémant de Loire, AOC, La Voltige des Clos
Grape : Chenin Blanc

AMUSE
: Grilled Hokkaido Scallop and Seasonal Herb with Ravigote Sauce.
Wine: Muscadet BIO, Appellation d’origine contrôlée Muscadet Sèvre et Maine, Clos des Grands Primos.
Grape: Melon de Bourgogne

STARTER: Seasonal Green and Sheared Vegetable Salad with Steamed Chicken Breast & Balsamic Vinaigrette.
Wine : Saumur Blanc AOC, Domaine des Clos Maurice.
Grape: Chenin Blanc

MAIN: Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Potato Gratin, Summer Green & Sauce Madere.
Wine: Saumur Champigny Red, AOP, La Voltige des Clos.
Grape: Cabernet Franc

DESSERT : Tarte Bourdaloue ( Pear Tart )
Wine:  Coteaux du Layon, AOC, Saint Aubin Passeritté.
Grape: Chenin Blanc

COFFEE OR TEA

Vegetarians are welcome; please request in advance.

Our Wine Expert:

Meet Frédéric Cayuela, a passionate wine lover and educator in Japan.
Frédéric is born in the Roussillon wine region located in south of France in the boundaries of Spain.
With over 10 years of experience in the wine industry, Frédéric possesses a seasoned and a unique
international background. He worked as a wine advisor for the château Nadal Hainaut in France,
and, as a wine merchant, consultant, and educator in Taiwan and Singapore.
This experience making his knowledge in the world of wines to be possibly immensely
different from many other educators.
For several years, as a wine writer specialized in south of France wines, his articles have been
regularly published by winemakers and by the Comité Interprofessionnel des Vins du Roussillon
(CIVR). The blogger team was also invited to judge and to taste south of France category for the
Guide Hachette.
Now settled in Tokyo, Frédéric is a devoted Roussillon wine ambassador and shares his valuable
knowledge about his native wine region, and in addition his expertise on other French and worldwide
winemaking regions as he obtained numerous international credentials under his belt.
To him, it is important that wine knowledge is not only academic, but also translated into an easy-
going practical learning and a unique experience.
Here are few of his accomplishments in the wine industry:

Finalist 2 nd place (2014) – Team winner (2012) during the professional Dionysiades wine
tasting contest in France.
Diploma WSET candidate in Tokyo, level 3 holder.
CSW, Certified Specialist of Wine from Society of Wine Educators.
FWS (French Wine Scholar) Program Instructor.
Guide Hachette Judge for south of France category.

Sunday August 30th’ Schedule:

5:45-6pm: Welcoming guests with the aperitif

6pm-6:30pm: Powerpoint presentation on Loire Valley wines

6:30-8:30pm: Dinner time

9:15pm: Ending Time.

9:30pm: Closing door

Price: ¥16,980 + tax

This is what you get with the entrance fee:

The full Menu: Amuse, starter, main dish, dessert, coffee or tea.
The 5 fine wines, service and speakers.
Does not include 10% tax

Facebook Check-in: Write your name as “Going” on our Facebook event’s page and get an additional glass of Sparkling Wine!

More than 3 hours of education, fun and gourmet time ( 6pm-9:30pm )

Places are limited to only 20 people due to restrictions, therefore reserve as soon as you can.

Our 15 last wine events at Tokyo American Club were fully booked in advance therefore better you reserve your spot quickly!

Possible to get a receipt for business expenses ( on advanced request please )

Feel fell free to spread the word – forward this to anyone you think might be interested.

[ from 20 y.o. only;  drink in moderation ]