On Monday October 19th at 7pm, please join Spec’s in welcoming a trio from Bordeaux in Stephan von Niepperg (Ch. Canon La Gaffeliere as well as Ch. d’Aiguilhe and Clos de l’Oratoire), Patrick Maroteau (Ch. Branaire Ducru), and Ludovic Frandin (Ch. Smith Haut Lafitte) to Houston for a Bordeaux Trio Dinner at the new Houston Club featuring wines from these great properties and Houston Club chef Doug George’s wine-friendly menu.
Aperitif: Passed Daikon Lobster Rolls / Rosemary Ginger Aioli
Toasted Almond & Parmigiano Crostini
Ch. Smith Haut Lafitte Blanc 2012
1st: Silky Leek & Red Wine Soup with Gruyere Croutons
Ch. d’Aiguilhe, Castillon, 2009
Duluc de Branaire, St. Julien, 2006
2nd: Alder Wood Smoked Moulard Duck Breast / Baby Arugula / Shaved Fennel / Dried Cherry Gastrique
Clos de l’Oratoire, St. Emilion, 2012
Ch. Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge 2012
Ch. Branaire Ducru, St. Julien, 2012
3rd: Grilled Venison Chop / Creamy Blue Corn Grits / Balsamic Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Ch. Canon la Gafelliere, St. Emilion, 2011
Ch. Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge, Pessac Leognan, 2011
Ch. Branaire Ducru, St. Julien, 2011
Cheese: Artisan Cheeses
Ch. Canon la Gafelliere, St. Emilion, 2006
Ch. Smith Haut Lafitte Rouge, Pessac Leognan, 2006
Ch. Branaire Ducru, St. Julien, 2006
Dessert: Bittersweet Chocolate Raspberry Terrine / Honey Truffle / Chocolate Dipped Grapes
This unique Bordeaux Trio Dinner will cost $185 per person all inclusive.
The Houston Club is located on the 49th floor of One Shell Plaza (910 Louisianna, 77002).
Gentlemen are requested to wear a Jacket and Tie.