Thu, Oct 03
|VC Yorkville
Crus Beaujolais and Fine French Cuisine with Insider Wine- New Date!
Join us for a fun and in-depth exploration of Beaujolais’s Cru villages with Insider Wine’s sommelier Alex Abbott Boyd. We will taste wines from multiple vintages and cru vineyards including Morgon’s Cote du Py and Fleurie’s La Madone while enjoying some French cuisine prepared by Chef Justin.
Registration closes Sep 19, 2024, 8:00 p.m. EDT
Time & Location
Oct 03, 2024, 6:30 p.m. EDT
VC Yorkville, 87 Avenue Road, Toronto, ON M5R 3R9
About the Event
About Alexander Abbott:
Alex Abbott Boyd, a Certified Sommelier and seasoned veteran of the Wine and Spirits industry, leads Insider Wine with a vision to become an indispensable partner for wine enthusiasts across Ontario and esteemed producers worldwide. With a wealth of experience and a deep passion for the craft, Alex and the Insider Wine team are dedicated to bridging the gap between discerning wine lovers and exceptional global wineries.
About The Wines:
The gamay grape is the star of Beaujolais and it shines brightest in the 10 cru villages that make up the north end of this famous appellation. Much like in Burgundy to the north, location is everything in Beaujolais, and wines from the same village and vintage can taste radically different depending on the vineyard in which they are grown. Paired with some classic French cuisine, this dinner with explore the cru villages of Morgon and Fleurie in-depth. The wines featured will include:
2022 Morgon Cote du Py - Domaine Bonne Tonne
2022 Morgon Grand Cras - Domaine Bonne Tonne
2021 Fleurie La Madone – Guillaume Chanudet
2023 Fleurie “La patte du p'tit chat” – Guillaume Chanudet
Menu:
1st. Salade Lyonnaise
• Romaine heart, frisée, mustard vinaigrette, cherry tomato, croutons, guanchile
2nd. Mushroom risotto
• mushroom medley, romano, crispy maitake, shaved truffle
3rd. Herb roasted chicken breast
• herb de Provence, chicken jus, roasted acorn squash, caulini
4th. Creme Brulée.
*We will try to accommodate all dietary restrictions to the best of our abilities.
Ticket Price: $140pp + HST & Gratuity
Registration closes Sep 19, 2024, 8:00 p.m. EDT