Subject Line: Tour 6 in the Discoveries Winemaker Tour, The Sustainable Romance of Chateau Roubine Provence Cru Classe, 3 events 釀酒師巡禮旅程六 – “普羅旺斯的無盡浪漫”品酒晚宴及品酒會
Dear Wine and Food Lover,
We invite you to join us in the 6th tour of our new series of ‘Discoveries Winemaker Tour’, a joint programme by m.a.x. concepts, wine merchant Cottage Vineyards (International) and local wine instructor, Damon Yuen, where each month, a visiting winemaker and Damon, will lead you to discover 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 sixth tour, entitled, “The Sustainable Romance of Provence Cru Classé”, spanning 14th, 15th, and 19th July, 2009, will star the sustainable agriculture wines of elite Provence Cru Classé estate, Château Roubine, led by Château Roubine’s winemaker and owner Mrs. Valérie Riboud.
And thus we enter Provence, one of the most romantic regions in the southeast of France, conjuring up images of lavender, olive trees, sunshine, and of course, its dry, zesty rosé wines, where this style of wine was born.
The breathtaking scenery has inspired artists throughout the centuries, particularly the Impressionist painters Cézanne and Renoir.
The region also possesses the oldest vineyards in France , with the Romans growing vines there not far away from the Marseille port.
The most well made examples of Provençal wine, including the famous rosés have flavours and aromas that conjure up the garrigue landscape of the region which includes wild lavender, rosemary, and thyme.
Blessed with this miraculous scenery, the winemaking philosophy at Château Roubine Provence Cru Classé, thus, has not only been (1) to capture the beauty of its living landscape, but (2) to also ensure the sustainability of this landscape. For this reason, Valérie decided to have the winery certified under the “Agriculture Raisonnée” (“Sustainable Agriculture”) accreditation, receiving this accreditation March 2008.
Sustainable agriculture incorporates respect for nature, from the growing of the grapes to the bottling of the wines. Main points required to get the certification include: (1) respecting the environment, (2) controlling sanitary risks, (3) ensuring hygience and safety of workers and animals.
The result are delicate, yet flavourful wines, balanced and elegant, reflective of the Provence landscape and our charming winemaker.
Experience the sustainable romance of Provence by joining our tour in any of the three destination events listed below (Menus below and attached):
1. Roubine at MEZZ: ‘Provençal Cuisine, Provençal Wines’ Winemaker Dinner (Tuesday 14th July, 2009 7:00pm – 10:30pm): $538.00 NET per person = $458 after 15% off for Cottage Vineyards E-mail list members
2. Roubine at SIMPLYLIFE (IFC): ‘Organic Cuisine, Sustainable Wines’ Winemaker Dinner (Wednesday 15th July, 2009 7:00pm – 10:30pm): $428.00 NET per person = $363 after 15% off for Cottage Vineyards E-mail list members
3. Roubine at PEARL ON THE PEAK: ‘The Sustainable Romance of Provence ’ Afternoon Paired Wine-tasting Seminar (Sunday 19th July, 2009, 3:30pm – 5:30pm): $328.00 NET per person = $278.00 after 15% off for Cottage Vineyards E-mail List members
ADVANCED TICKET PURCHASE IS REQUIRED. Tickets (available for sale) from 22nd June, 2009 can be purchased from Cottage Vineyards (International). Call Tel. 2395 1293 or email tastings@cottagevineyards.com.
Visit the following URLs to see the work-in-progress Food and Wine Shots for the Event:
Hope to see you at our events.
Yours sincerely,
Ada Leung
Managing Director
Cottage Vineyards (International) Limited
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各位朋友：
首先多謝各位的支持，我們在釀酒師巡禮旅程五(Domaine Josmeyer-Alsace France)所舉辦的品酒會及晚宴反映非常熱烈， 入場劵迅速售罄。看到你們的擁躍參予，我們定必把日後的品酒活動舉辦得更吸引更高水準，以答謝各位的支持.
我們誠意邀請閣下參加釀酒師巡禮旅程六 -- 美心集團旗下的m.a.x. concepts， 村鄉葡萄園(國際)有限公司及葡萄酒培訓講 師袁錦強 先生每月都會邀請世界各地不同的釀酒師來臨香港。 與各位一同欣賞他們與別不同的葡萄酒之餘, 再配合由m.a.x. concepts製作的美食, 讓各位經歷一個充滿色、香、味的旅程。
2009年7月14日，15日及19日，法國普羅旺斯羅賓堡酒莊(Provence Cru Classe estate, Chateau Roubine 的女主人Mrs Valerie Riboud會跟大家一同享受第六個旅程 --“普羅旺斯的無盡浪漫”， 感受一處享有“可持續農業”證書榮譽的酒莊所釀製的葡萄酒。
我們會進入這一個在法國東南部最具浪漫情懷的地區， 感受一瓶瓶充滿薰衣草、橄欖樹和陽光氣息的葡萄酒。 在這個迷人景色下， 培養出非常富層次及出色的玫瑰紅酒。
十九世紀兩位傑出的畫家保羅塞尚及雷諾瓦也被這處幽雅怡人的風景吸引著，啟發出無限靈感，繪畫出很多經典的畫作。
此外， 在遠古的時候， 羅馬人把葡萄由馬賽的港口帶到這裡， 使這處擁有法國最古老的葡萄園。
這處滿佈野生的薰衣草， 迷迭香及百里香的土地像施展法術般， 令聞名於世的玫瑰紅酒充分表現細緻的味道及迷人的香氣， 絕對是普羅旺斯的代表作！
羅賓堡酒莊深明這個美得令人心醉的地方是得來不易，她們不單止將這個自然的美景保存得絲亳無損, 還要將這處的生態環境保持, 以確保可繼續種植葡萄。就是這兩個堅持, 女主人Vlerie要令她的葡萄園得到“可持續農業”證書(Sustainable Agriculture)的認可資格, 終於在2008年3月獲得這個榮譽。
“可持續農業”的意義在於對天然環境的一種尊重，由種植葡萄直到葡萄酒入樽的每一刻都沒有一絲鬆懈。要得到這個榮譽要具備以下條件: (1) 尊重天然環境 (2) 控制生態危機 (3) 確保工人及動物的衛生及安全
因為他們釀製的葡萄酒擁有豐富的口感，平衡的酒體以及幽雅氣息， 反映出當地的美麗自然景色及酒莊內的迷人釀酒師。
想感受普羅旺斯的無盡浪漫情懷可參予七月份舉辦的三場不同主題的品酒會或晚宴(可參考附件的菜單):
1. Roubine at MEZZ: “普羅旺斯的烹調靈感”晚餐
( 2009年7月14日星期二 7:00pm-10:30pm):
每位原價$538.00 八五折價錢: $458
2. Roubine at SIMPLYLIFE(IFC): “有機美食遇上普羅旺斯葡萄酒”晚餐
( 2009年7月15日星期三 7:00pm-10:30pm):
每位原價$428.00 八五折價錢: $363
3. Roubine at PEARL ON THE PEAK: “普羅旺斯的無盡浪漫”午間品酒會
( 2009年7月19日星期日 7:00pm-10:00pm):
每位原價$328.00 八五折價錢: $278
(註:所有村鄉葡萄園(國際)有限公司之電郵名單內客戶均享有八五折優惠)
有興趣參加品酒會或晚宴的朋友可於2009年6月22日開始，致電村鄉葡萄園(國際)有限公司購買入場劵， 電話: 2395 1293或電郵: tastings@cottagevineyards.com
希望你能參予我們的酒會!!
Ada Leung
董事總經理
村鄉葡萄園(國際)有限公司
Mezz / Dinner
Discoveries Winemaker Tour – Château Roubine
Tuesday 14th July 2009, 7:00 – 10:30 pm
Shops M20-M28, Mezzanine Floor, Prince’s Building, Central, Hong Kong
(Tel. 2523 8989)
HK$538 NET per person
Apéritif
Château Roubine Provence Cru Classé Cuvée Classique Rosé 2007 (Cinsault/Grenache/Cab. Sauv.)
1st Course
Château Roubine Provence Cru Classé Cuvée Classique Rosé 2007 (Cinsault/Grenache/Cab. Sauv.)
Salad Niçoise with Seared Tuna, Anchovies Dressing,
Artichoke Hearts and Black Olives 輕煎吞拿魚配尼斯沙律
2nd Course
Château Roubine Provence Cru Classé Cuvée Classique Blanc 2007 (Ugni-blanc/Sémillon/Rolle/Clairette)
Gravlax Salmon Carpaccio with Thinly Sliced Young Ginger
and Wasabi Dressing 北歐三文魚薄切配子薑山葵汁
3rd Course
Château Roubine Cru Classé Cuvée Prestige Terre de Croix Blanc 2006 (Sémillon)
Foie Gras Mousse with Black Truffle, Roasted Walnut
and Rocket Salad 黑松露鵝肝慕絲配烤合桃。紫花藍芥沙律
4th Course
Château Roubine Cru Classé Cuvée Tête de Cuvée InSpire Rosé 2008 (95%Tibouren/5%Clairette)
Bouillabaisse Consommé with Lobster, Sea Bass, Shrimp
and Black Mussels Scented with Saffron, Fennel and Basil, Served with Croutons 馬賽海鮮湯
5th Course
Château Roubine Provence Cru Classé Cuvée Classique Rouge 2006 (Syrah/Cab. Sauv./Grenache, Carignan)
Pan-fried Duck Breast with Blueberry and Cherry Brandy Sauce, Truffle Mashed Potato 香煎鴨胸配藍莓。黑松露薯蓉
6th Course
Château Roubine Cru Classé Tête de Cuvée InSpire Rouge 2005 (Syrah/Grenache/Cabernet Sauvignon)
Roasted Lamb Loin Served with Olive Ratatouille, Stewed Prunes and Rosemary Jus 迷迭香焗嫩羊柳配法式燉雜菜
7th Course
Château Roubine Cru Classé Cuvée Douceur d’Automne (Late Harvest Sémillon)
Lemon Filling Meringue with Lavender Cream 香檸夾心焗蛋
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SimplyLife / Dinner
Discoveries Winemaker Tour – Château Roubine
Wednesday 15th July 2009, 7:00 – 10:30 pm
Shop 1081, IFC Mall Podium 1, Central, Hong Kong
(Tel. 2234 7356)
HK$428 NET per person
Apéritif
Château Roubine Provence Cru Classé Cuvée Classique Rosé 2007 (Cinsault/Grenache/Cab. Sauv.)
1st Course
Château Roubine Provence Cru Classé Cuvée Classique Rosé 2007 (Cinsault/Grenache/Cab. Sauv.)
Parma Ham, Pear and Peach with Spinach Salad
意大利風乾火腿。梨子香桃嫩波菜沙律
2nd Course
Château Roubine Provence Cru Classé Cuvée Classique Blanc 2007 (Ugni-blanc/Sémillon/Rolle/Clairette)
Cucumber Gazpacho with Nashi Pear Sorbet and Thin Ginger Slices 西班牙黄瓜凍湯
3rd Course
Château Roubine Cru Classé Cuvée Prestige Terre de Croix Blanc 2006 (Sémillon)
Organic Risotto with Wild Mushrooms, Chervil and Truffle Sauce 松露汁野菌有機意大利飯
4th Course
Château Roubine Provence Cru Classé Tête de Cuvée InSpire Rosé 2008 (95%Tibouren/5%Clairette)
Saffron Infused Black Cod with Black Truffle and Fennel
香煎紅花黑鱈魚。橙煮茴香
5th Course
Château Roubine Provence Cru Classé Cuvée Classique Rouge 2006 (Syrah/Cab. Sauv./Grenache, Carignan)
Roast Game Hen Flavoured with Herbs of Provence , Sautéed Asparagus, Grilled Shiitake Mushrooms and New Potatoes
香燒春雞。嫩蘆筍。烤日本香菇。炒新薯
6th Course
Château Roubine Provence Cru Classé Tête de Cuvée InSpire Rouge 2005 (Syrah/Grenache/Cab. Sauv.)
English Minced Lamb Pie flavoured with Rosemary, Beet Root Salad 英式羊肉批。紅甜菜沙律
7th Course
Château Roubine Cru Classé Cuvée Douceur d’Automne (Late Harvest Sémillon)
Banana Pie and Chocolate Semifreddo with Lavender Cream
香蕉批。朱古力凍軟餅。薰衣草忌廉
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Pearl on The Peak / Tasting Seminar
Discoveries Winemaker Tour – Château Roubine
Shop 2, Level 1, The Peak Tower , Hong Kong (2849 5123)
Sunday 19th July 2009, 3:30 – 5:30 pm
HK$328 NET per person
Apéritif
Château Roubine Provence Cru Classé Cuvée Classique Rosé 2007 (Cinsault/Grenache/Cab. Sauv.)
1st Taste
Château Roubine Provence Cru Classé Cuvée Classique Rosé 2007 (Cinsault/Grenache/Cab. Sauv.)
Soft-boiled Quail Egg Wrapped in Aromatic Ball of Baby
Spinach Topped with Gruyère Cheese 嫩波菜包芝士鵪鶉蛋
2nd Taste
Château Roubine Provence Cru Classé Cuvée Classique Blanc 2007 (Ugni-blanc/Sémillon/Rolle/Clairette)
Salmon Sashimi Topped with Dill Weed and Fresh Horseradish
三文魚剌身配刁草辣根
3rd Taste
Château Roubine Provence Cru Classé Tête de Cuvée InSpire Rosé 2008 (95%Tibouren/5%Clairette)
Pan-fried Hokkaido Scallop on Shell in a Chive, Dill Weed and Fennel Sauce 香煎北海道帶子配刁草茴香汁
4th Taste
Château Roubine Provence Cru Classé Cuvée Prestige Terre de Croix Blanc 2006 (Sémillon)
Foie Gras with Black Truffle Canapé Topped with Cardamom and Pistachio Powder 黑松露鵝肝小餅
5th Taste
Château Roubine Provence Cru Classé Cuvée Classique Rouge 2006 (Syrah/Cab. Sauv./Grenache, Carignan)
Pan-fried Veal Roll in Basil, Rosemary and Juniper Herbs, Topped with Thyme Gravy 香草煎小牛肉配百里香燒汁
6th Taste
Château Roubine Provence Cru Classé Tête de Cuvée InSpire Rouge 2005 (Syrah/Grenache/Cab. Sauv.)
Crispy Roasted Duck Breast on Black Truffle Mashed。
Creamed Kohlrabi with Thyme, Rosemary and Basil 煎脆鴨胸。松露薯蓉。忌廉煮芥菜頭
7th Taste
Château Roubine Provence Cru Classé Cuvée Douceur d’Automne (Late Harvest Sémillon)
Mini Lemon Cheese Cake Served with Apricot Honey Sauce
香檸芝士餅配杏甫蜜糖
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