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By Ward Mary

Entertaining French Style

On Saturday, February 25, Panorama Executive Chef and General Manager Ivy Magruder presented French cuisine concepts and Mike Ward from Ward on Wine paired those dishes with the perfect French wines. It truly was a memorable event. With many delicious wines and such amazing food, how could it not be a hit. The Farrell Auditorium was decorated with beautiful tablescapes from Editor-in-Chief of St. Louis At Home Magazine, Veronica Theodoro.

The menu was as follows:

Paris Menu

Escargots a’ la Bourguigonne

Paired with Gimonnet-Gonet Champagne

Frisée and Grape Salad with Verjus and Blue Cheese

Paired with The Furst Pinot Blanc, Alsace

Potato Wrapped Sea Bass with Thyme Creamed Leeks, Roasted Garlic Red Wine Sauce

Paired with Joseph Drouhin Pinot Noir, Burgundy

Crème Custard Napoleon with Strawberries, Caramel, Vanilla Whipped Cream, Chocolate Shavings

Paired with Sables D’Azur Rosé , Cote De Provence

Country Menu

Duck Confit Salad with Arugula, Dried Cherries, Blue Cheese and Toasted Walnut Vinaigrette

Paired with Jacques Pelvas Rosé Sparkling, Provence

Provencal Vegetable Soup with Baseil Pistou

Paired with Les Carteresses Cote Du Rhone

Traditional Marseilles Bouillabaise with Rouille, Grilled Baguette

Paired with Chapoutier Bila Haut Rouge, Rhone

Classic Tarte Tatin with Cinnamon Ice Cream, Vanilla Crème Anglaise

Paired with Chateau Pleytegeat Sauternes

Featured in this Article

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Champagne Gimonnet-Gonet Tradition

Grape Variety:: French Sparkling
Vintage:: Non Vintage
Origin:: France, Champagne
Tasting Notes:: Baking Spice, Citrus Notes, Green Apple, Lemon Zest, Melon, Pear, Crisp Acidity, Elegant, Fine Bubbles, Lemongrass
Food Pairing:: Antipasto, Charcuterie, Calamari, Oysters, Scallops, Shellfish, Shrimp, Sushi, Cheese (Light), Fresh Cheeses, Hard Cheeses, Soft Cheese, Duck, Turkey

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The Furst Pinot Blanc

Grape Variety:: Pinot Blanc
Vintage:: 2014
Origin:: France, Alsace
Tasting Notes:: Apricot, Citrus Notes, Dried Fruit, Gooseberries, Lemon Zest, Lychee, Orange Peel, Crisp Acidity, Elderflower, Medium Bodied, Wet Stone
Food Pairing:: Charcuterie, Vegetables, Potatoes, Calamari, Grilled Fish, Oysters, Scallops, Shellfish, Shrimp, Sushi, Caprese Salad, Summer Salad, Chicken, Duck, Game Birds, Turkey, Soft Cheese

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Wine Name:

Joseph Drouhin Laforet
Bourgogne Pinot Noir

Grape Variety:: Pinot Noir
Vintage:: 2014
Origin:: France, Burgundy
Tasting Notes:: Balanced Acidity, Medium Acidity, Blackberry, Cassis, Cherry, Currant, Dried Fig, Plum, Raspberry, Red Fruits, Dried Herbs, Dried Spices, Light Bodied, Medium Bodied, Medium Alcohol, Mushrooms, Rose Petal, Soft Tannins
Food Pairing:: Pasta, Pasta Red Sauce, Vegetables, Eggplant, Grilled Vegetables, Cheese (Bold), Hard Cheeses, Chicken, Duck, Game Birds, Turkey, Lamb, Pork, Smoked Meat, Veal

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Wine Name:

Sables D’Azur Rose

Grape Variety:: Rosé
Vintage:: 2015
Origin:: France, Côtes de Provence AOC
Tasting Notes:: Bright Acidity, Brioche, Cassis, Cherry, Cranberries, Raspberry, Strawberry, Watermelon, Dried Spices, Ginger, Jasmine, Lavender, Medium Alcohol, Medium Bodied
Food Pairing:: Risotto, Caprese Salad, Cheese (Bold), Chicken, Duck, Fresh Berries, Grilled Fish, Salmon, Shrimp, Sushi, Grilled Vegetables, Margherita Pizza, Pork

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Wine Name:

Jacques Pelvas Brut Rose

Grape Variety:: French Sparkling, Grenache, Rosé
Vintage:: Non Vintage
Origin:: France, Provence
Tasting Notes:: Brioche, Crisp Acidity, Medium Bodied, Raspberry, Red Fruits, Soft and Luscious, Violets
Food Pairing:: Aperitif, Asian, Nuts, Risotto, Calamari, Grilled Fish, Oysters, Scallops, Seafood, Sushi, Caprese Salad, Cheese (Light), Hard Cheeses, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Duck, Fresh Berries, Margherita Pizza, Pastries, Roasted Tomatoes, Roasted Vegetables

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Les Carteresses Cotes Du Rhone

Grape Variety:: French Red Blend
Vintage:: 2015
Origin:: France, Cotes-Du-Rhone
Tasting Notes:: Black Olives, Blackberry, Cassis, Currant, Raspberry, Dried Cherry, Dried Herbs, Rosemary, Dried Spices, Fine Tannins, Medium Acidity, Medium Bodied
Food Pairing:: Antipasto, Mexican, Pizza, Stew, Brisket, Cheese (Bold), Duck, Turkey, Eggplant, Grilled Vegetables, Roasted Vegetables, Vegetable Bruschetta, Grilled Meat, Lamb, Pork, Smoked Meat, Pasta Red Sauce, Salmon

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Chapoutier Bila Haut Rouge

Grape Variety:: French Red Blend
Vintage:: 2011
Origin:: France
Tasting Notes:: Dried Spices, Full Bodied, Red Fruits
Food Pairing:: Lamb, Pork, Pasta Red Sauce

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Chateau Pleytegeat Sauternes

Grape Variety:: French White Blend
Vintage:: 2012
Origin:: France, Bordeaux, Sauternes
Tasting Notes:: Butterscotch, Caramel, Crème Brûlée, Dried Fig, Lemon Zest, Honeysuckle, Lemongrass, Medium Acidity, Medium Alcohol, Medium Bodied
Food Pairing:: Soft Cheese, Vanilla Ice Cream

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