Please join us Thursday, October 10th at 6pm, as Steven Plant of Plant Wines leads us on a journey to discover the wines of Savoie in eastern France. Bordered by the Rhône Valley to the west, Switzerland to the north, Italy to the east, and Provence to the south, the region is a mecca for tourists and skiers, and famous for its cheeses, as well as Dolin Vermouth and Chartreuse liqueur. But unless you went to the Winter Olympics in Albertville, you may never have tasted Savoie’s unique wines – because those tourists and skiers drink most of it! (well, the locals help.)

Steven Plant’s company features artisanal growers and families working with minimal intervention to produce wines of real character and sense of place. We will try enchanting wines by four different producers from distinctive local varieties like gringet, verdesse and syrah’s close relative mondeuse, as well as the Rhône’s roussanne, known locally as bergeron. Steven will tell us how the mountains that surround the vineyards bring freshness to these fascinating Alpine wines. And Chef Jacques will offer dishes that showcase their unique flavors. So come for a food and wine experience you will find nowhere else!

Chef Jacques’ Canapes

Domaine Famille Montessuit Sparkling Grande Reserve NV

Corbeille de Pain (Bread Basket)

Multi Grain & Sourdough Breads, Local Butter

Second Course

“Fondue Savoyarde” Classic Regional Swiss Fondue, Medley of Melted French Alpine Cheeses, French Baguette

Domaine Partagé Chignin-Bergeron ‘Les Fripons’ 2021

Domaine des Rutissons Coteaux du Gresivaudan Verdesse

Alpine Cider Sorbet

Main Course

Creekstone Farms Natural Rib Eye, Roasted Butternut Squash, Savoie Style Pasta,

Domaine Giachino, ‘Frères Giac’ 2021

Domaine Partagé, Vin de Savoie ‘la Deuse’ Mondeuse 2023

Savoyard Dessert

“Farcement” Traditional Savoie French Bread Pudding with Dark Rum, Saffron, Cloves and Cinnamon

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

Event Price; $160 (excluding tax & gratuity); for a total of $205 per person.

Tickets non-refundable. We are happy to accommodate guests’ dietary concerns, so all may join the festivities. We are happy to accommodate guests’ dietary concerns, so all may join the festivities. Please email chezlauberge@aol.com or call 703-759-3800 with special requests.

Patrons will have an opportunity to purchase these wines at a special price this evening.