Description
The Tour de France Menu and Wine Selection:
Aperitif: Bread Roll with Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Crémant de Loire, Brut, AOP, méthode traditionnelle
Grapes: Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc
Crisp, bright, and refreshingly organic, this delightful sparkling wine offers lovely celebratory bubbles with a clean, lively finish.
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Amuse: Shellfish
Picpoul de Pinet, Nature de Roubié Blanc, Domaine de Petit Roubié, Languedoc-Roussillon
IGP Pays d’Hérault , Biodynamic , 2024
Uni blanc, Sauvignon blanc, Grenache blanc
A crisp, zesty, and refreshing white wine that tastes like bright citrus and sea breeze.
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Starter: A white meat dish
Crozes-Hermitage Les Pierrelles, Domaine Belle, Syrah, 2024; Rhône valley
This biodynamic Domaine Belle Syrah is a deliciously balanced and silky red wine with vibrant dark fruit and a lively, peppery finish.
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Main: Beef with seasonal vegetables and 2 fine wines to compare:
Haut-Médoc, La Gloriette des Domaines Edmond de Rothschild, 2021, Bordeaux
Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
A smooth, elegant red Bordeaux with rich dark fruit and a pleasing finish
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Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Beaune Rouge, Domaine Regnard, Pinot Noir, 2024.
A charming, fruit-forward Pinot Noir with lively red cherry notes and a smooth, satisfying finish.
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Dessert: Tatin tart with vanilla Ice Cream
French wines: Alsace, Gewurtztraminer, Rebmann AOC, 2024
Exotic notes of lychee, peach, and honey with a hint of spice harmonize with a beautiful acidity to give an elegant Alsatian white wine.
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Segafredo Zanetti Coffee or Organic tea
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Vegetarians are welcome; please request in advance.
The Wine Consultant:
Wine instructor
Paul, a 49-year-old US wine instructor, will manage that event in English.
With a lifelong passion for wine, he has made a career in wine sales, wine list development at upscale restaurants, and vinicultural education.
He has a deep knowledge of wine production, regions, and food compatibility, and he enjoys sharing his enthusiasm with others interested in wine.
The Raffle
Besides socializing, drinking, and eating, we want to spark some fun into the party with several bottles to win
The Early Bird Reservation will get you 3 raffle tickets per person
The Advanced Reservation will get you 2 raffle tickets per person
The Regular Reservation will get you one raffle ticket per person
Saturday, September 23rd Birthday Celebration Schedule:
5:45-6 pm: Guests welcome with the Aperitif
6-6:30 pm: Presentation on the Tour de France’s Wines
6:30 – 8 pm: Dinner time
8-8:30 pm: Raffle time
9 pm: Closing doors
Dress code: Business Casual
Pricing:
Early Bird Ticket: ( – 40 till – 21 days advance ) : 19,980¥ + service tax
Advanced Ticket: ( – 27 till – 7 days advance ): 22,980¥ + servive tax
Regular Ticket: ( – 6 till event day ): 25,980¥ + tax
This is what you get with the entrance fee:
The Full Menu: Amuse, starter, main dish, dessert, coffee or tea.
The 6 fine French wines, service, and speakers.
It does not include a 12% service tax
3 hours of education, fun, and gourmet time ( 6 – 9 pm )
Places are limited, reserve as soon as you can.
Our wine dinners fill up quickly, so it’s best to reserve your seat as soon as possible.
Facebook Check-in: Go to our Facebook Event Page and click ‘Going’ to get an additional glass of wine.
Come along on your own, with friends, or as a couple. Everyone is welcome!
Possible to get a receipt for business expenses ( on advanced request, please )
Feel free to spread the word – forward this to anyone you think might be interested.
** [ from 20 y.o. only; drink in moderation ]
