Recently Vincent Girardin announced the acquisition of La Tour du Bief estate in Chenas, known for its Moulin-a-Vent wines.
Burgundy comes to Singapore with a Wine Dinner featuring some of Vincent Girardin's wines (all 'Vielles Vignes') paired with a menu created by Chef Matthew Baker at Krish Restaurant on October 14, 2010.
Here's what's awaiting diners during this special evening.
1st Course
Seared Foie Gras
Roasted Corn Pancake, Wild Mushroom Salad, Fresh Peaches
Meursault, Vieilles Vignes 2007
2nd Course
Pan Roasted Cod
Clam Chowder Broth, Bacon Lardons
Puligny Montrachet, Vieilles Vignes 2007
3rd Course
Roasted Lamb Loin
Baby Vegetable “Cassoulet”, Lamb Sausage, Lemon-Mint Salad
Volnay, Vieilles Vignes 2007
4th Course
Truffle Crusted Quail
Potato Puree, Maderia Wine Sauce, Parsley Salad
Vosne Romanee, Vieilles Vignes 2005
5th Course
Camembert Tarte Tatin
Pistachio Crumble, Spiced Fuji Apples, Salted Caramel
Chateau Rieussec, Sauternes 1989
Price is $175 per Person
Reservations: rikki [at] krish [dot]com [dot] sg
Vincent Girardin vineyards include 22ha biodynamically farmed.
He gets high notes first and foremost for his whites.
I have not tasted any of the wines served at this dinner.
Sante!
(* You all noticed the Sauternes with dessert, I am sure)