Menu from an evening at Gauthier Soho to taste a selection of the best wines from Pays d’Oc IGP in the South of France followed by dinner prepared by the chef (Read my profile on Languedoc Wines here):
Mas des Dames Blanc 2011
Domaines Paul Mas, Mas des Tannes Réserve Blanc 2011
Domaine d’Aigues Belles, l’Autre Blanc 2011
Gérard Bertrand, Cigalus Blanc 2010
Domaines Paul Mas, Vermentino 2011
Domaine Bégude, Pinot Rosé 2011
Domaine Gayda, Figure Libre Cabernet Franc 2010
Domaine de Brau, Pure Petit Verdot 2011
Domaine de Gourgazaud, Quintus 2010
Le Grand Noir, GSM 2010
Les Vignes de l’Arque, Saveur d’Automne 2010
A selection of hot and cold canapés
Almond, foie gras and red plum, celery and ginger cream, port jus reduction
Black winter truffle risotto, brown butter
Roast loin of highland venison, celeriac and truffle puree, caramelized pumpkin and poached Williams pear, venison jus
Domaine Gayda, Chemin de Moscou 2010
Le Louis de Noël, roll of crunchy praline, soft biscuit and white chocolate, vanilla and gold coat
Mas de Madame, Elégance 2006
Coffee, mince pies and chocolate truffles
