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A “France Vs. California” Four-Course Anniversary Wine Luncheon

Cost: $106 (Per Person; Excludes Tax & Gratuity), For a Total of $140 Per Person.

Spectacular wines are made all over California now, and we think it would be fun to put some up against similar French wines in blind competition. So please join us Thursday, April 23rd at 11:30am for another in our series of tasting lunches, pitting wines by Denner Vineyards in Paso Robles against two from France! Vinous has called Denner “one of the area’s iconic wineries” and “among the very best of California.”

Vinous has called them “one of the area’s iconic wineries” and “among the very best of California.” Previously only available by mailing list, we have received a limited allocation of two new wines for Virginia, exclusively available in top restaurants like L’Auberge Chez François.

Two courses will each feature two wines, one by Denner and one from France, accompanied by a dish specially designed by Chef Jacques to complement them both. Our head sommelier, Alex Bardsley, will be joined by Jeff Dixon of Lux Wines, representing Denner, as we taste each wine blind and assess them: which one do you like better, and why? Which one pairs better with the food?

Discuss them with your friends and table-mates, and at the end of each course we will reveal the two wines and say a few words about where they come from and why they taste the way they do. A more engaging wine-tasting experience is hard to imagine!

Jeff is also bringing a delightful rosé from California to launch the event, Les Fruits Rouges Rosé by the Language of Yes, to enjoy with our seasonal canapés before the tasting on a lovely spring day. We hope to see you then!

France vs. California Menu & Line Up

Our Seasonal Canapés

The Language of Yes, Rosé “Les Fruits Rouges” 2025 Central Coast

Second Course

Veal Scaloppini with Virginia Ham & Gave-Aged Gruyere Cheese, Grenache Reduction, Housemade Spetzels

Two wines from France and California

Third Course

Creekstone Farms Natural Peppered Filet Mignon, Béarnaise Sauce, Seasonal Vegetables

Two Wines from France and California

Dessert Course

50th Anniversary of Papa’ Famous Grand Marnier Souffle

Julius Meinl Coffee Service, Selection of Harney & Sons Fine Teas

Event Price: $106 (Per Person; Excludes Tax & Gratuity), For a Total of $140 Per Person. 

Tickets non-refundable. Patrons will be able to purchase this afternoon’s wines at a very special price. We are happy to accommodate guests’ dietary concerns. Please email chezlauberge@aol.com or call 703-759-3800 with special requests. If sold out, please ask to join our wait list.

Please remember to sign up early, as seating for our grand 50th month events is limited. If we are sold out, please call to join our wait list. Merci! Patrons will have an opportunity to purchase these delectable wines at a very special price this afternoon.

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