Elite Wine Tasting Dinner at Parizade
This dinner will take place one week after graduation weekend, and you will probably be ready to get your restaurant back! This month we will do a Domaine Richeaume dinner, rosé(s) and red(s), in 2 verticales. Since I only have one bottle each of the 2 oldest rosés, I can only accommodate 7 guests plus myself, but that will make for a more intimate and special congregation, around one nice table in the center of the restaurant.
MENU:
Caesar Salad White anchovy, Reggiano parm, sourdough toast.
Domaine Richeaume Rosé 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, Biodynamic Demeter.
This is one of the best rosés on the planet, and as a matter of fact, it is the favorite rosé of one of the most well known chefs in North Carolina, and of as well many other wine lovers. It will be particularly interesting to be able to taste such a declination in ages, of this wine. The 2019 is the only one I have in stock, and that therefore you'll be able to purchase, should you want to. It is absolutely stupendous, quite evolved with more intense aromas than when it was younger. These aromas are more of cooked rather than fresh fruit, notably raspberry, strawberry, with a bit of smokyness. This makes for a rather substantial rosé, very apt with food.
LAMB CHOPS saffron couscous, braised chickpeas, dried apricots & plums.
Domaine Richeaume, Cuvée Richeaume 2016, Tradition 2017, 2018, Biodynamic Demeter.
The Cuvée Richeaume 2016 (same wine as Tradition) has enchanted hundreds if not thousands of wine aficionados in North Carolina in the three years that this vintage has lasted. Yes, I was well inspired to buy a fair amount of it. But although it keeps getting better and better, its stock his arriving to its end. So we'll taste this exceptional vintage, along with the two next ones. The 2017 has already been on the shelves here and there for a few months, it is a Decanter Gold Medal with a 95 rating. So, who knows, maybe it is even better than the 2016, and maybe a side by side tasting will be able to settle that score. We'll also discover the 2018, which is the current vintage in Europe, and is already in my warehouse.
For those who have never experienced these wines, they are full body but with a sense of lightness, a clearly thicker texture, almost pulpous. They also are characterized by freshness without too much acidity. Aromatically we'll find black currant, blackberry, plum and a sense of stone fruits. These are absolutely delectable wines, hence their success with those who have tried them.
Cheeses
With the reds above. and
PATRICK GALANT VIOGNIER VENDANGES TARDIVES 2012
This late harvest Viognier is a must try with cheese.. Very dry for such a wine, and evolved, with addictive aromas of grappa melted with apricot, quince, white flowers, it will add a variance to end this meal.
$110 per person, including tax and gratuity.
Seating is very limited, so make sure to reserve your spot, asap.
I look forward to this unique wine and food menu with you.
