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Thu. June 8th: Domaine Weinbach, Alsace @ Le Paradou

Do not miss this unforgettable experience pairing Alsatian wines from the world famous Domaine Weinbach and the exquisite cuisine of Chef Yannick Cam at Le Paradou. $100/pers., $90 for FWS members.

Tasting Menu:

Carpaccio de Coquille Saint Jacques, Jus de Noix de Coco, Galanga, Basilic Thaï Carpaccio of Scallops, Coconut Milk, Galanga, Thai Basil Domaine Weinbach Pinot Blanc Reserve 2004 ****** Terrine de Foie Gras Canard, Confit Tomates, Artichauts et Truffes, Coulis fin de Tomates de Jardin Duck Foie Gras Terrine, Tomato Confit, Artichokes with Truffles, Coulis of Garden Tomatoes Domaine Weinbach Riesling GC Schlossberg 2004 ****** Soupe Crèmeuse de Grenouille, Mousseline de Volaille Frog’s Legs Soup and Poultry Mousse Domaine Weinbach Tokay Pinot Gris Cuvee Saint Catherine 2004 ****** Homard du ‘Maine’ Rôti, Zestes d’Oranges Sanguines Roasted ‘Maine’ Lobster with Blood Orange Sauce Domaine Weinbach Gewurztraminer Altenbourg Cuvee Laurence 2004 ****** Bugnes au Chocolat ‘Manjari’, Sauce Caramel Passion, Fraises et Nougatine, Glace à la Verveine ‘Manjari’ Chocolate ‘Bugnes’ with Strawberries, Passion Fruit and Caramel Sauce and Verbena Ice Cream Domaine Weinbach Gewurztraminer Mambourg Vendanges Tardives 200

Yumm! These are a must do if you’re in Washington, DC., on a Thursday!

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Here’s the rest of the scheduled Thursday Events:

Thu. June 15th: Robert Kacher's Burgundies @ Le Pigalle

Join us at a brand new French Bistro for a food and wine tasting featuring fine Burgundy wines selected by renowned importer Bobby Kacher. Le Pigalle's owner/chef David Barigault, famous for the mussels and steaks he cooked up at Bistro du Coin . . . where he was chef for the past three years . . . will prepare a traditional French amuse bouche for each wine. $55/pers., $45 for FWS members.

Featured wines:

2004 chassagne-montrachet 1er cru “virondots”, Domaine marc morey
2004 puligny-montrachet 1er cru “clos mouchere”, Domaine Jean Boillot
2004 Cotes-de-Nuits Villages, Domaine Chauvenet-Chopin
2003 Hauts Cotes de Beaune, Domaine Jayer-Gilles
2003 Gevrey Chambertin AOC, Domaine Serafin

Thu. June 22nd: Biodynamic French Wines @ Kinkead's

Learn about the philosophy of Biodynamy and taste a sample of biodynamic wines from Alsace, Rhone and Loire, selected by Vintage 59. Food pairing prepared by chef Bob Kinkead. $75/pers., $65 for FWS members

Featured wines:

Alsace: Marc Tempe 03 Riesling St Hippolyte
Alsace : Marc Tempe 01 Pinot Blanc Priegel
Loire : Garreliere 03 Sauvignon Blanc
Rhone : Montirius 03 Gigondas
Rhone : Montirius 04 Cadet

For more information and registrations, please visit our website at: www.frenchwinesociety.org

Membership benefits:

Please note that starting this month, our "individual members" will always benefit from a 10$ discount on tickets for the French Wine Thursdays !!! Join now !!!

A bientot,

Julien Camus

French Wine Society