On Sunday at 6pm, Nellcôte / RM Champagne Salon is hosting a 5-course dinner where I’ll walk attendees through the history of Champagne with 8 incredible wines.
Tickets are a steal at $144 and include tax and gratuity. For a seat (just 16 available!) email to Charles Ford at cford@nellcoterestaurant.com.
Menu is as follows:
COURSE ONE:
Venison Tartare. smoked egg yolk. preserved lemon. quinoa. mustard.
Salmon Tartare. jalapeño vinaigrette. scallion.
Wine: 2010 Olivier Horiot. Rosé des Riceys “En Valingrain”
COURSE TWO:
Duck Rillettes. frisée. pickled red onion. grilled bread.
Wines:
NV Vilmart & Cie “Grand Cellier”
NV Chartogne-Taillet Cuvee “Sainte Anne”
COURSE THREE:
Classic Neopolitan Style Margherita Pizza. san marzano tomatoes. basil. extra virgin olive oil. buffalo mozzarella.
Wines:
2009 Larmandier-Bernier “Terre de Vertus”
NV Bérêche et Fils “Les Beaux Regards”
COURSE FOUR:
Seared Scallops. heirloom tomato. fregola. kale. saffron. pork lardo
Wine: 2007 J. Lassalle “Special Club”
COURSE FIVE:
French Macarons & Miniature Caramel Apples.
Wines:
NV Billecart-Salmon Demi-Sec
Dumangin Ratafia de Champagne
Note to the moderators: I’m assuming this isn’t promotional, as I’m not making any money at this dinner – and I’m not quite sure how the restaurant is, either!