- “The Very Best of Bordeaux” Five-Course Wine Dinner Experience Featuring Juliette Allegre, US Brand Ambassador-Chanel Owned Chateau Rauzan-Segla and Chateau Canon
February 21, 2025
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Discover these premier Bordeaux wines with us on Friday, February 21st, 2025 at 6:00 PM, and enjoy one of the world’s most prominent wine regions featuring Chateau Rauzan-Segla and Chateau Canon. Chef Jacques and his talented team will take our guests through a five-course French feast paired with five perfectly matched Bordeaux wines.
The history of Château Rauzan-Ségla dates back to 1661 when Pierre de Rauzan acquired the estate. Rauzan-Ségla grew in reputation in a remarkable way and produced some of the most highly rated wines in Bordeaux. 
They delighted many well-known dignitaries, most notably Thomas Jefferson who came across this wine during his visit to Bordeaux in 1787, subsequently placing an order for several cases in 1790. Some decades later, the historic 1855 Bordeaux Classification ranked Château Rauzan-Ségla as a 2nd Growth.
Today, the property is owned by the Wertheimer family of the fashion house Chanel and managed by Nicolas Audebert. Château Canon, located on top of the limestone plateau in view of the village of Saint-Émilion, was originally part of the Clos St-Martin vineyard. It was purchased in 1760 by Jacques Kanon, frigate lieutenant and corsair working for King Louis XV.
Officially renamed Château Canon in 1853, the estate was purchased by the Wertheimer family in 1996, owners of the famed Chanel fashion house. In 2011, Canon purchased Château Matras to add to the production of its second wine, Clos Canon. In the summer of 2013, the Canon team unveiled the meticulously restored “Chapelle de Mazerat.”
On the Saint-Émilion hillside sloping gently down to the Dordogne River, a magnificent stone cross marks the entrance to this chapel, which gave rise to a new label in 2011: “Croix Canon, Saint-Émilion Grand Cru.”
The 12th century church now houses the entire winemaking and production side of the second wine. Today, Château Canon is recognized as a Première Grand Cru Classé “B” of Saint Émilion and one of the great estates of Bordeaux.
Our host for this evening is Julliette Allegre, Brand Manager, Chateau Rauzan-Segla and Chateau Canon. With a background in the wine industry, Juliette Allegre’s journey began in Montpellier, deeply influenced by her father, a wine merchant in the Languedoc-Roussillon region.
After pursuing International Business studies, she honed her expertise in the wine and spirits sector through a dedicated master’s program in Bordeaux. This experience ignited her passion for promoting Bordeaux wines, leading to an 18-month collaboration with Château Rauzan-Ségla, Château Canon, Château Berliquet, and Domaine de L’île in France.
Juliette now serves as Brand Ambassador for these estates in the United States, committed to sharing the authentic stories behind each bottle and building strong connections with clients and partners. Both Chateaus are under the ownership of the CHANEL group who spare no expense in making sure that some of the best wine in all of Bordeaux is being produced at these two estates, an experience not to be missed.
Chef and team will be sure to create a delectable menu degustation that will delight your culinary tastebuds and paired with some of the most sought-after Bordeaux wines to compliment Chef’s Menu this evening.
A Culinary Experience not to be missed!
Viva la Bordeaux! Viva la France!
Best of Bordeaux Wine Dinner Experience Menu
Réception with Chef and Juliette Allegre
Chef Jacques’ Seasonal Hors d’œuvres
Sainte-Marie Crémant de Bordeaux Brut
Corbeille de Pain
Basket of Multi Grain & Sourdough Breads, Local Butter
Second Course
Quenelle de Brochet, Sauce Nantua
Truffled Pike Quenelle, Sauce Nantua
2019 Chateau Peyrat Blanc
Third Course
Medallion of Marcho Farms Veal Tenderloin
Roasted Shiitake Mushrooms, Bordelaise Sauce
2018 Croix Canon Saint Émilion Grand Cru
Fourth Course
Truffle Crusted Creekstone Farms Natural Beef Tenderloin
Gratin Pommes Boulangere, Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Chateau Rauzan-Segla Margaux 2016
Dessert Course
Chef Pascal’s Parisien Pomme and Roquefort Tarte
2022 Emotions de la Tour Blanche
Event Price: $285.00 (Per Person; Excludes Tax and Gratuity) for a total of $365.00 Per Person.
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 any special dietary requests. Tickets are non-refundable. Patrons will have an opportunity to purchase these VERY special Bordeaux wines at a VERY special price this evening.
