I look forward to hosting this dinner at the end of August at Bistro du Vin inside The Fine Wine Experience shop. We’re going to enjoy a dinner featuring some of Bistro du Vin’s classics, and I’ve been having fun working out what we’re going to drink. 

This event weaves together two threads that we will touch on throughout the evening. The first is simply about wines to choose to find nice matches for these delicious Bistro du Vin classics. I’ve always been someone who enjoys setting up wine comparisons, so you’ll see that for the first three courses I have two wines for each dish for you to enjoy side by side. There’s a bit of logic behind finding matches - and we’ll cover that - but it’s also ultimately very personal, it’s about finding your own taste. 

The second thread is really about the headline theme for this dinner - finding value in fine wine. I’ve chosen all of these wines tonight also on the basis that they offer great value for their quality. I share them with you tonight in the hope you might find some that you really like, and that that provides some leads for you to follow as you continue your fine wine experience journey. 

Ultimately though these events are about sharing some fun for an evening in a group. For me, it’s been a while since I had the pleasure of hosting a dinner with you in our Sai Ying Pun space. I’m really looking forward to seeing you. I hope you can make it! 

Menu

Cazé-Thibaut Champagne 'Jossias'  &  2010 Zilliken Saarburger Rausch Spätlese

Charcuterie Board
Homemade Pâté en Croûte, Cured Duck Breast with foie gras, 12 Months Bayonne Ham, Saucisson, Bobosse Cooked Ham, Duck Rillette, Pork Rillette

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2024 Château Grand Village Blanc  &  2021 Schäfer-Fröhlich Vulkangestein Riesling Trocken

Mussels Meunière
 Morisseau Mussels, White Wine, Shallots

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2019 Souillard Cornas 'Les Côtes'  &  2016 Château Clinet, Pomerol

Bavette Frites
Australian Grass Fed Wagyu, Sauce Poivre

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2005 Domaine Huet Vouvray 'Cuvée Constance'

Tarte Tatin with Vanilla Ice Cream
Pink Lady Apple, Toffee Caramel Sauce