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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