Fredéric Lornet Wine Dinner - Jurassic Wines vs. Modern Cuisine in March 2009

Dear Wine and Food Lover,

We invite you to join us in the second of our new series of ‘Discoveries Winemaker Tours’, a joint programme by m.a.x. concepts, wine merchant Cottage Vineyards (International) and local wine instructor, Damon Yuen, where the visiting winemaker and Damon, will lead you to discover each month some of the world’s most exciting and unusual wines paired to a range of exquisite cuisine in various m.a.x. concepts outlets.

Our second tour, entitled, “Jurassic Wines, Modern Cuisine” 25-28^th March, 2009, will star the wines of Fredéric Lornet from Jura, France’s smallest AOC region (1,800 hectares) and the producer of the mysterious Vin Jaune (Yellow Wine), made from the controlled oxidation of the Savagnin white wine.  Fredéric’s rare wines will be paired to (1) European continental, (2) Thai/Vietnamese cuisine, and (3) fusion canapés.

The special highlight of this tour will be the pairing of the Fredéric Lornet Vin Jaune 2000 to (1) E-mian noodles in a Tom Yum sauce with Crab Claw and Jumbo Prawn or with (2) Baked Rock Lobster with Black Truffle and Morel Mushrooms.

Choose to join our tour in one of the three destination events listed below (Menus below and attached):

1. Fredéric Lornet at MEZZ:  ‘Modern Classics’ Dinner (Wednesday 25^th March, 2009, from 7:00pm):  $598.00 NET per person


2. Fredéric Lornet at LIAN:  ‘Fiery Thai, Fiery Wines’ Dinner (Thursday 26^th February, 2009 from 7:00pm):  $468.00 NET per person


3. Fredéric Lornet at PEARL ON TH PEAK:  ‘Jurassic Wines, Modern Cuisine’ Afternoon Paired Wine-tasting Seminar (Saturday 28^th March, 2009 from 3:30pm to 5:30pm):  $298.00 NET per person

ADVANCED TICKET PURCHASE IS REQUIRED.  Tickets (available for sale) from 25^th February, 2009 can be purchased from Cottage Vineyards (International).  Call Tel.  2395 1293 or email tastings@cottagevineyards.com.

Tickets can also be purchased at the following m.a.x. concepts locations:

1. MEZZ:  Shops M20-M28, Mezzanine Floor, Prince’s Building, Central, Hong Kong (Tel.  2523 8989)


2. LIAN:  Shop 2004, Podium Level 2, ifc mall Central, Hong Kong (2521 1117)


3. PEARL ON THE PEAK:  Shop 2, Level 1, The Peak Tower, Hong Kong (2849 5123)

Hope to see you at our events.  A description of Fredéric Lornet and his wines are also attached to this email.

Yours sincerely,

Ada Leung

Managing Director

Cottage Vineyards (International) Limited

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Fredéric Lornet at MEZZ/Dinner

‘Modern Classics’

Wednesday 25 March, 2009, 7:00pm

HK$598.00 NET per person

Apéritif

Fredéric Lornet Crémant du Jura Rosé (95%Poulsard/5%Pinot Noir)

Starter

Fredéric Lornet Crémant du Jura Rosé (95%Poulsard/5%Pinot Noir)

Salami with Grilled Bellpepper • Seared Scallop with Caviar, Cucumber and Cheese • Baked Clam with Herbs and Garlic

精選意式雜錦頭盤

Salad

Fredéric Lornet Vin de Paille 2003 (50%Savagnin/30%Poulsard/20%Chardonnay)

Seared Foie Gras with Mâche Leaves and

Coriander Dressing

香煎法國鵝肝

Soup

Fredéric Lornet Arbois Chardonnay Messagelins 2007 (Chardonnay)

Seafood Consommé

海鮮清湯

Entrée

Fredéric Lornet Arbois Trousseau des Dames 2006

Roasted Duck Breast Risotto with Shallots and

Wilted Radicchio

烤鴨胸意大利飯

Main

Fredéric Lornet Arbois Vin Jaune 2000

Baked Rock Lobster with Black Truffle and

Morel Mushrooms

黑松露摩利菌扒龍蝦

Dessert

Fredéric Lornet Macvin du Jura Blanc

Tiramisu with Roquefort Ice-cream

意式軟芝士餅‧芝士雪糕

 

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Fredéric Lornet at LIAN/Dinner

‘Fiery Thai, Fiery Wines’

Friday 27 March, 2009, 7:00pm

HK$468.00 NET per person

Apéritif

Frédéric Lornet Crémant du Jura Rosé (95%Poulsard/5%Pinot Noir)

Appetizer

Fredéric Lornet Crémant du Jura Rosé (95%Poulsard/5%Pinot Noir)

Spicy Salt and Pepper Squid

香辣椒鹽魷魚

Salad

Fredéric Lornet Arbois Trousseau des Dames 2006

Thai Beef Salad

泰式牛肉沙律

Soup

Fredéric Lornet Arbois Chardonnay Messagelins 2007 (Chardonnay)

Vietnamese Crabmeat Vermicelli in Seafood Consommé

越式鮮蟹肉湯檬粉

Entrée

Fredéric Lornet Macvin du Jura Blanc

Wok Fried Pork Neck with Thai Spice and Shrimp Paste

泰式蝦醬爆豬頸肉

Main

Fredéric Lornet Arbois Vin Jaune 2000

E-mian Noodles in Tom Yum with Crab Claw and Jumbo Prawn

冬蔭大蝦蟹肉伊麵

Dessert

Fredéric Lornet Vin de Paille 2003 (50%Savagnin/30%Poulsard/20%Chardonnay)

Crispy Salty Duck Yolk on Pandan Leaf Napolean

香蘭葉雪糕千層‧鹹蛋黃

 

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Fredéric Lornet at PEARL ON THE PEAK/Dinner

‘Fiery Thai, Fiery Wines’

Saturday 28 March, 2009, 3:30pm to 5:30pm

HK$298.00 NET per person

1st Taste
Fredéric Lornet Crémant du Jura Rosé (95%Poulsard/5%Pinot Noir)
Grilled U.S. Kurobuta Pork with Sun-dried Tomato Pesto 烤美國黑豚肉伴風味香茄醬

2nd Taste
Fredéric Lornet Arbois Naturé 2007 (Savagnin)
Hokkaido Scallop Sashimi with Asparagus Purée
北海道帆立貝刺身伴露筍蓉

3rd Taste
Fredéric Lornet Arbois Chardonnay Messagelins 2007 (Chardonnay)
Steamed Fillet of Mandarin Fish with Lemongrass
清蒸香茅白魚串

4th Taste
Fredéric Lornet Vin de Paille 2003 (50%Savagnin/30%Poulsard/20%Chardonnay)
Cognac-Infused Foie Gras Terrine with Pistachio crumbs on Toast
法國鵝肝醬多士

5th Taste
Fredéric Lornet Arbois Pinot Noir 2006
Smoked Salmon Roll with Herb Pesto
香草三文魚卷

6th Taste
Fredéric Lornet Arbois Trousseau des Dames 2006
Beef Tartare with Rocket Shoots and Fillo
生牛肉韃靼

7th Taste
Fredéric Lornet Arbois Vin Jaune 2000
Yabbie Custard topped with Sea Urchin
小龍蝦燉蛋伴海膽

8th Taste
Fredéric Lornet Macvin du Jura Blanc

Dark Valrhona Sea-salt Chocolate Ginger Ice-cream
黄薑黑朱古力雪糕