As many of you know, one of the most famous wine regions on earth is that of Bordeaux, France.
That is why on Thursday, January 24th we pay homage to this beautiful city with a 4-course dinner and wine pairing. For $100 per person plus tax and gratuity, this unique dining event kicks off at 7pm. Led by Wine Manager & Owner, Kirk Gibson we have the opportunity to truly appreciate great wine paired with each course.
First Course
Provençal Bouillabaisse
seafood stew is loaded with clams, lobster and fish in broth
paired Chateau Lespault-Martillac Graves Blanc 2013
Second Course
Cassoulet Au Canard
classic French white bean and duck confit casserole
paired with Chateau Moulin de Curat 2015
Entree Course
Braised Wild Boar
and mushroom bread pudding
paired with Chateau Lilian Ladouys Saint-Estephe Grand Cru 2010
Dessert Course
Caneles de Bordeaux
flavored with rum and vanilla with a soft and tender custard center and a dark, thick caramelized crust
paired with Sauternes
As always we can make any accommodations for dietary restrictions and food allergies. Please just give us advanced notice.
If you aren't already convinced, here are a few things that make Bordeaux so special to the wine making industry according to France.fr.
Terroir:
Located on the Atlantic coast, along the left and right banks of the Gironde, Bordeaux’s vineyards are shaped by the water that tempers its climate and flows through its vintages.
But the unique and varied composition of the soil is also at play in these outstanding wines. Indeed, the 13 grape varieties authorized for use in the appellation are perfectly at home here. In Bordeaux, their wines are made from an assemblage of varities.
Located on the Atlantic coast, along the left and right banks of the Gironde, Bordeaux’s vineyards are shaped by the water that tempers its climate and flows through its vintages.
Bordeaux Loves Reds
But the unique and varied composition of the soil is also at play in these outstanding wines. Indeed, the 13 grape varieties authorized for use in the appellation are perfectly at home here. In Bordeaux, their wines are made from an assemblage of varities.
More than 90% of the appellation’s wines are red. Merlot elegantly tops the list, reigning supreme on the right bank (Pomerol, Saint-Emilion). Cabernet Sauvignon brings its robust strength to the left bank (Médoc, Graves), while Cabernet Franc brings up the rear with its intense bouquet and colourful hues.
White grape varieties are also worthy of attention
In Sauternes, the alchemy of noble rot renders the sémillon sublimely sweet. Between Dordogne and Garonne, Entre-Deux-Mers is the promised land for a fresh, expressive sauvignon blanc. In Pessac-Léognan, both of these grape varieties are matured in oak barrels to produce great white wines worth waiting for: they’ll only get better in your cellar.
Bordeaux’s grands crus... and all the rest
Haut-Brion, Latour, Margaux, Mouton-Rothschild, Pétrus, Yquem... names that everyone knows even though they account for less than 5% of production. You don’t need to be rich to drink a nice Bordeaux.
The Bordeaux vineyards like to look good
In recent years, Bordeaux’s winemaking chateaux have enthusiastically defied convention in an effort to stand out and expand wine tourism. Renowned architects have designed avant-garde wine cellars that are a seamless addition to the landscape, and will be just as popular with wine lovers as with culture-vultures.
The Cité du Vin is not to be missed
With its daring architecture, varied programming, entertaining presentation, and open outlook, the Cité du Vin will delight and amaze. It’s a next-gen museum and a living, breathing venue where visitors are free to discover wine cultures from around the world.
More than 90% of the appellation’s wines are red. Merlot elegantly tops the list, reigning supreme on the right bank (Pomerol, Saint-Emilion). Cabernet Sauvignon brings its robust strength to the left bank (Médoc, Graves), while Cabernet Franc brings up the rear with its intense bouquet and colourful hues.
Bordeaux’s famous cannelés are matured in oak barrels
This little cake with its soft centre adorned with a golden crust also has its roots in winemaking. During part of the winemaking process known as clarifying, egg whites were added to the barrels to stabilise the precious juices. The unused yolks were then recycled in the cannelé recipe.
Bordeaux wines are a hit thanks to their varied range. Sublime châteaux steeped in history... contemporary wine cellars... but also “small winemakers” who are more than happy to share their passion.
Please see below for photos from our last wine dinner:
