A Southern Rhône Valley Wine Dinner
With Emmanuel Lemoine of Famille Perrin
Sunday, May 7, 2023 • 5:00 pm
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Emmanuel Lemoine was born in Libourne and grew up in the middle of the Right Bank vineyards of Bordeaux. As a child, he was already helping at his family’s estate, Château Bel-Air La Graviere. During his teenage years, he learned vineyard management and winemaking techniques in Saint-Emilion and Pomerol. He then attended business school and spent summers working for various French wine retailers before deciding to focus his career on the marketing and sales of fine wine. In 2000, he earned a master’s degree in the international wine trade in Beaune and Dijon, Burgundy. After three years promoting French wines in Southern California for Bercut Vandervoort, he moved to San Francisco to cover Northern California for Vineyard Brands, one of the most prestigious US wine importers. Ten years quickly passed, but due to family reasons, he moved back to Bordeaux to cover the Americas for one of the leading negociants of Grands Cru Classés, Ballande & Meneret. Almost two years later, he moved to Aix-en- Provence to join Famille Perrin as Brand Ambassador.
It is no coincidence Famille Perrin is the leading organic wine grower of the Southern Rhône Valley where they occupy the region’s best terroirs. Their values have given them a worldwide reputation for excellence: absolute respect for the soil, a commitment to manual methods, and a deep belief that organic viticulture is the only way to express the true essence of the terroir. Moreover, the combination of talents within the family ensures the continuation of their unique expertise. Nature and tradition are key to the Famille Perrin way and this approach has continued seamlessly over five generations.
Famille Perrin’s involvement in the wine trade can be traced back to 1909 with the purchase of Château de Beaucastel. Today the 5th generation of the family is involved in every aspect of the business. Famille Perrin’s range of wines enable you to discover the richness and diversity of the Southern Rhône Valley. It is no coincidence that Famille Perrin is the leading organic wine grower of the Southern Rhône Valley, where they occupy the region’s best terroirs. Their values have given them a worldwide reputation for excellence: absolute respect for the soil, a commitment to manual methods, and a deep belief that organic viticulture is the only way to express the true essence of the terroir. Nature and tradition are key to the Famille Perrin approach, which has continued seamlessly over five generations.
The Menu
Tomato Tapenade, Assorted Imported Olives, Marinated Vegetables
Roasted tomato and olive tapenade, drizzled with extra virgin olive oil, served with an assortment of olives, marinated vegetables and crostini.
Rosé “Studio By Miraval”, Château Miraval, Provence, France, 2021
Provençal Root Vegetable Soup with Pistou
White bean and fennel soup with root vegetables topped with pesto and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
Châteaunuef-de-Pape “Blanc” “Les Sinards”, Famile Perrin, Southern Rhône Valley, France, 2019
Pekin Duck Cassoulet, Duck Consommé & Pancetta Crackling
Roast Pekin duck Breast served over a Napa cabbage timbale filled with duck confit and cannellini beans, duck and jardinière glace de viande, Pancetta crackling, with a splash of duck consommé.
Gigondas “La Gille”, Famile Perrin, Southern Rhône Valley, France,
Vinsobres “Les Cornuds”, Famile Perrin, Southern Rhône Valley, France, 2019
Hen of the Woods Risotto, Black Truffle Garni
Creamy Carnaroli rice flavored with sautéed hen of the wood’s mushrooms, with shaved Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, truffle butter, garnished with truffle garni.
Côtes du Rhône “Coudoulet de Beaucastel,” Famile Perrin, Southern Rhône Valley, France, 2020
Châteaunuef-de-Pape “Rouge” “Les Sinards”, Famile Perrin, Southern Rhône Valley, France, 2021
Duo of Lamb Chops, Lentils du Puy Jardinière, Lamb Glace de Viande
Roasted Austrian lamb chops, topped with a tomato tapenade and fine herb crust, served over stewed green lentils with a jardinière of root vegetables, topped with a rich lamb glace de viande.
Châteaunuef-de-Pape “Rouge”, Château de Beaucastel, Southern Rhône Valley, France, 2020
Châteaunuef-de-Pape “Rouge”, Château de Beaucastel, Southern Rhône Valley, France, 2017
Apricot & Montrachet Goat Cheese Tart, Madagascar French Vanilla Bean Ice Cream
A frangipane tart filled with apricots, goat cheese and an egg custard, served with Madagascar French Vanilla Bean ice cream and apricot glaze.
Muscat Beaume de Venise, Famille Perrin, Southern Rhône Valley, France, 2017
$165/Per Guest
Tax & Gratuity not included.
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The Wines…
Rosé “Studio By Miraval”, Château Miraval, Provence, France, 2021
Pretty pale-pink, very limpid colour with bluish reflections. This wine offers a very elegant nose with delicate notes of grapefruit and white flowers. Fresh and well-balanced, the palate is lively and reveals seductive aromas of citrus and sea iodine. A blend of Grenache, Vermentino, Cinsault and Tibouren.
Châteaunuef-de-Pape “Blanc” “Les Sinards”, Famile Perrin, Southern Rhône Valley, France, 2019
Medium straw. Smell: Fresh nose of citrus. Taste: Delicate, balanced. Acid medium. Primary fruit notes of peach and citrus, secondary note of bee pollen and a clove finish. Complex white wine with multiple layers. Has special arômes like licorice and pollen. Mineral wine with an earthy touch, typical from a Côtes du Rhône.A blend of Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Clairette.
Gigondas “La Gille”, Famile Perrin, Southern Rhône Valley, France, 2019
La Gille 2019 is a full-bodied, elegant 60% Grenache and 40% Syrah red wine blend produced from grapes sourced in the Gigondas, Rhône Valley wine region. Vines grow in limestone, calcareous marl and sandy soils, giving the Grenache finesse and elegance. After the malolactic fermentation and blending, the wines were aged in oak foudres and barrels for one year. Fragrant on the nose with violets, anise, dark cherry, blueberry, rich dark fruits and cracked pepper flavours on the palate. Tannins are velvety.
Vinsobres “Les Cornuds”, Famile Perrin, Southern Rhône Valley, France, 2019
A bright and fresh style, with a mix of raspberry, cherry and red currant coulis flavors, underscored by light bramble and mineral accents. Shows good juicy energy through the finish, revealing latent depth. Grenache and Syrah.
Côtes du Rhône “Coudoulet de Beaucastel,” Famile Perrin, Southern Rhône Valley, France, 2020
The 2020 Cotes du Rhone Coudoulet de Beaucastel continues this cuvée’s hot streak. A blend of approximately 30% each Grenache, Mourvèdre, and Syrah, with 10% Carignan, it boasts attractive floral overtones, hints of crushed stone, and ripe cherry fruit. Full-bodied and impressively silky for such a young wine, it should be drinkable upon release and for at least a decade thereafter.
Châteaunuef-de-Pape “Rouge” “Les Sinards”, Famile Perrin, Southern Rhône Valley, France, 2021
The family’s other Châteauneuf! Les Sinards is made from the fruit of young vines at Beaucastel and from a neighboring vineyard, also farmed by the Perrin family. Mostly Grenache with Mourvèdre and Syrah
Châteaunuef-de-Pape “Rouge”, Château de Beaucastel, Southern Rhône Valley, France, 2020
Beaucastel’s 2020 Chateauneuf du Pape is shaping up as a blend of 30% each Grenache and Mourvèdre, with 10% each Counoise and Syrah, plus 20% other permitted varieties, including a healthy proportion of white grapes. Complex and red-fruited, with hints of flowers and garrigue, it’s expansive and richly textured on the palate, finishing long and silky.
Châteaunuef-de-Pape “Rouge”, Château de Beaucastel, Southern Rhône Valley, France, 2017
At Beaucastel the Grenache and Cinsault are fermented in cement while the Syrah and Mourvèdre are fermented in foudre. The result features finely pixellated fruits of the forest on the nose, with a full-bodied but mightily fresh and lively palate. The Mourvèdre element is strong this year, bringing vibrancy and power. It’s firmly savoury, very dry and dramatic. A very tannic year has produced a seriously structured Beaucastel for the long term
Muscat Beaume de Venise, Famille Perrin, Southern Rhône Valley, France, 2020
Pretty yellow color with delicate green reflections. The very expressive and intense nose exudes notes of quince, rose, and lychee. It’s powerful yet balanced palate offers intense aromas of peach and white flowers. On the finish, a light, crunchy almond note brings freshness to this Muscat.