Alsatian Fine Wine Tasting and Six-Course Dinner Experience Featuring Robert McFarlane of Potomac Selections

Rooster Room – Very Limited Exclusive Seating

Please join us Thursday, January 13th at 6pm as we welcome back Robert McFarlane of Potomac Selections for an extraordinary Alsatian Grand Cru wine tasting and delectable six-course dinner experience.

Alsace has one of the most varied terroirs of any wine region in the world, featuring limestone and marl, granite, sandstone and other soils, offering a fascinating range of expressions in the wines grown there, in Papa’s homeland.

Robert will be introducing wines from a couple of excellent producers, Domaine Bechtold and Domaine Maurice Schoech, both from importer Neil Rosenthal’s collection. Along with our head sommelier, Alex Bardsley, he will discuss the wines’ different terroirs and how they influence the wines’ style and flavor.

We will be enjoying nine wonderful wines in all. First, a glass of Sylvaner will greet our guests and accompany the delicious seasonal hors d’oeuvres during our reception. Then we will sit down to a tasting in two flights, the first of two Grand Cru Rieslings and a blend from Grand Cru Rangen, the second of three Grand Cru Pinot Gris.

Our six-course dinner experience will follow, accompanied by a Riesling and a Pinot Noir. Chef Jacques has crafted a delectable and delicious culinary repast to showcase their charms.

Greeter:
Chef’s Seasonal Hors d’Oeuvres
Domaine Schoech, 2020 Sylvaner
 

TASTING

First flight:
Domaine Schoech 2019 Riesling Grand Cru “Furstentum”
Domaine Schoech 2019 Riesling Grand Cru “Kaefferkopf”
Domaine Schoech 2013 “Harmonie R”

Second flight:
Domaine Bechtold 2015 Pinot Gris Grand Cru “Engelberg”
Domaine Schoech 2017 Pinot Gris Grand Cru “Mambourg”
Domaine Schoech 2017 Pinot Gris Grand Cru “Schlossberg”

ALSATION WINE DINNER MENU

Cours de Pain (Bread Course)
Multi Grain & Sourdough Breads, Local Butter

Poached Pike Quenelle with Chanterelles, Julienne of Carrots, Pinot Gris Crème Sauce
Domaine Schoech 2017 Riesling “Sonnenberg”

L’Auberge Chez François Seasonal Salad, Maison Vinaigrette

Seasonal Sorbet

“Cotes de Veau Strasbourgeoise” Strasbourg Style Roasted Marcho Farms Veal Chop, Foie Gras, Braised Celery Root, Pinot Noir Reduction
Domaine Bechtold 2018 Pinot Noir “Obere Hund”

Alsatian Style Honey Glazed Apple Tarte, Housemade Cinnamon Ice Cream

Locally Roasted Coffee, Selection of Harney & Sons Fine Teas

Event Price: $175.00, excluding tax and gratuity; for a total of $224.00 per person.

Tickets non-refundable. We are happy to accommodate guests’ dietary concerns so all may join the festivities. Please email chezlauberge@aol.com or call 703-759-3800 with special requests. Wines served this evening are available for purchase for a very special pricing.