“The Rhône wine region in Southern France is situated in the Rhône valley and produces numerous wines under various Appellation d'origine contrôlée (AOC) designations. The region's major appellation in production volume is Côtes du Rhône AOC. The Rhône is generally divided into two sub-regions with distinct vinicultural traditions, the Northern Rhône (referred to in French as Rhône septentrional) and the Southern Rhône (in French Rhône méridional). The northern sub-region produces red wines from the Syrah grape, sometimes blended with white wine grapes, and white wines from Marsanne, Roussanne and Viognier grapes. The southern sub-region produces an array of red, white and rosé wines, often blends of several grapes such as in Châteauneuf-du-Pape.”
1st Course Baked Cod Fillet Bouillabaisse Sauce and Green Olive Tapenade Wine-Louis Bernard Cotes du Rhone Blanc White Grenache along with Bourboulenc, Clairette and Roussanne “Pale gold colour with green highlights. Its nose is expressive and fresh with floral hints combined with fruity aromas of apple and peach. On the palate, it is well-balanced and fresh.”
2nd Course Roast Chicken with Garlic and Vinegar Sauce Rice Wine-Brotte Tavel “Les Eglantiers” Rose Majority of Grenache, Syrah “Brotte Tavel "Les Eglantiers" shows a beautiful, vivid pink colour and intense flavours of fresh fruits, wild strawberry It is elegant and lively. "Les Eglantiers" are brightly coloured rosehip trees which thrive in the Mediterranean region.”
Entrée Warm Lyonnaise Sausage and Potato Salad Wine-Bonpas Cote du Rhone Rouge Grenache, Syrah, Mourvèdre, Carignan “Subtle hints of black fruit and spices. A warm, powerful wine combining flavors of mild spices, black olives and stone fruits. Ample and generous, with velvety tannins and an exceedingly long finish.”
Dessert Chocolate-Hazelnut cake
$45 per person