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Winemakers Aus France

winemakers' dinner - Australia vs France

Thursday 24 September | 7pm | £79


Journey across France and Australia through a five-course menu that takes inspiration from both countries and the wines that thrive in them - from the Southern Rhône to the Barossa through the lens of Shiraz, Grenache and Mourvèdre. 
Hosted by Liberty Wines - who work with some of the best producers in both countries - you’ll discover the distinct growing conditions and insights into how each produce exceptional fine wines with freshness and finesse.


MENU 
By Mike Kenyon – Executive Chef, The London Carriage Works

ON ARRIVAL
Canapes
NV `A` By Arras Tasmania Premium Cuvée, House of Arras, Australia

AMUSE BOUCHE
Salted cod brandade, grilled kale, lobster sauce (gf)
Cauliflower steak, grilled kale, celeriac, walnut (gf, ve)
2024 `M3` Adelaide Hills Chardonnay, Shaw + Smith, South Australia
2023 Bourgogne Chardonnay, Domaine Fabien Coche, Burgundy, France

STARTER
Pressed duck terrine, blackberries, star anise, brioche (gf*)
Wild mushroom, summer truffle, parfait, walnut, brioche (gf*, ve)
2023 Vacqueyras `Les Christins`, Famille Perrin ‘Les Crus’, Southern Rhône, France
2021 `Plexus` Barossa Shiraz/Grenache/Mourvèdre, John Duval, South Australia

MAIN
Poached and roasted chicken, thigh Kiev, sweetcorn, maple (gf)
Crispy aubergine, romesco, grilled broccoli, almonds (gf, ve)
2024 Coal River Valley Pinot Noir, Tolpuddle Vineyard, Tasmania, Australia
2022 Savigny-lès-Beaune 1er Cru `Les Lavières`, Domaine Tollot-Beaut, Burgundy, France

DESSERT
Baked pear and frangipane tart, confit lemon mascarpone
Poached pear, crumble, vegan caramel, dried raspberries (gf, ve)
2022 Sauternes, Château Laville, Bordeaux, France