On Thursday September 10th, Two Chefs and a Table played host to an educational evening of wines from the Cotes Du Rhone region of France, paired with foods created by Two Chefs and a Table.
Certified Wine Educator Mireille Sauvé lead the informative evening and tasting, topics covered included the history of the region, common grape varieties, flavor profiles, food pairings and much more.
The tasting dinner gave us media and leading members of the local wine stores a chance to explore the flavours and pairings together. The following wines were served paired with the foods shown in these photos.
Heirloom Tomato Carpaccio
Canape paired with a rose Tavel – Lafond Roc Epine – 2008 wine
Pacific Sole Escabeche
Appetizer paired with two white wines Luberon Blanc – Perrin – La Vieille Ferme – 2008 and Hermitage Blanc – Cave de Tain – 2003
Classic Polder side duck Rillettes
Second appetizer paired with two red wines Cotes du Rhone Rouge – Chateau Saint-Cosme – 2008 and Cotes du Rhone Villages Seguret – Domaine de Mourchon Grande Reserve – 2006
Spring Lamb
Main Course paired with two red wines Crozes-Hermitage-Chapoutier – Les Meysonniers – 2007 and Saint-Joseph- Cave de Tain – Esprit de Granit -2003
Muscat poached bosc pear, blue cheese & mascarpone cream
Dessert paired with a dessert wine Muscat Beaumes-de-Venise – Paul Jaboulet – 2007
Find out more about the wines of the Côtes du Rhône by visiting www.rhone-wines.com, or visit www.bcliquorstores.com to see what is available in your local liquor store.
By: Richard Wolak