Join Bistro Barberet & Bakery for the Georges Duboeuf Wine Dinner on Thursday, September 14, at 6 p.m. Enjoy a five-course meal all paired with, of course, wine! Apres dîner, some of Georges Duboeuf’s closest collaborators will be giving a wine presentation.
Georges Duboeuf is easily one of the most recognized wine merchants in France. His nickname is “le roi du Beaujolais” (“the king of Beaujolais”). He was born into the wine business—his family owned a few acres of Chardonnay vines—and started helping out since age six, when he would crank the manual grape crusher. He took over his family’s winemaking business at just 18 years old and ran with it, or to be more literal, biked with it. He would deliver wines from his family’s vineyards by bicycle from producers to top local restaurants and convince them to carry his family’s wines.
In 1964, Duboeuf founded his own wine merchant company, Les Vins Georges Duboeuf. Today, he produces more than 2.5 million cases of wine annually, has won numerous awards and is credited for popularizing the Beaujolais noveau trend. Beaujolais noveau is a wine made from Gamay grapes and fermented for only a few weeks before being released in late November. You can tell when you’re drinking a Duboeuf wine not just for its exquisite taste, but for its iconic label—each bottle boasts a colorful floral illustration and the Duboeuf insignia.
Already known for its authentic and succulent French cuisine, Bistro Barbaret is pulling out all the stops for this once-in-a-lifetime event. Take a look at the tres délicieux menu!
Cocktail reception
Mini quiches (Lorraine and leek)
Pairing: Georges Duboeuf Cuvée Blanc (Chardonnay) or Georges Duboeuf Cuvée Rouge (Grenache, Syrah, Carignan, Cinsault and Gamay)
First course
Saucisson cuit de Lyon (Perigolf truffle, Yukon gold potato and cipollini onion)
Pairing: George Duboeuf, Morgon Jean Descombes 2014 (Gamay)
Second course
Salade Lyonnaise au chèvre chaud (frisée, croutons, lardon, poached egg, fried goat cheese, white balsamic vinaigrette)
Pairing: Georges Duboeuf, Fleurie La Madone 2015 (Gamay)
Third course
Bouillabaisse du vieux port (saffron fish and seafood stew, routille, croutons)
Pairing: Georges Duboeuf, Pouilly-Fuissé Flower Label 2014 (Chardonnay)
Fourth course
Coffee-cured tenderloin (celery root puree, chanterelle, demi-glace sauce)
Pairing: Georges Duboeuf, Saint Amour 2015 (Gamay)
Dessert
Thai basil (Mexique “origin” 66% dark chocolate mousse, Thai basil brulée center, flourless chocolate sponge)
Pairing: Georges Duboeuf, Moulin-À-Vent Domaine de la Vigne Romaine 2015 (Gamay)
This special dinner costs $100 per person. Space is limited and seats are sure to snap up quickly, so call and make your reservation as soon as possible. Don’t miss your chance to enjoy excellent food, wine and conversation.
For additional information or updates, check out Bistro Barbaret & Bakery’s website or the event’s Facebook page.
Bistro Barbaret & Bakery is located at 26 E. King St. in Lancaster; phone: (717) 690-2354.
- Featured photo and restaurant photos: Bistro Barbaret & Bakery
- Wine photos: Bigstock
