50 Anniversary Gala Dinner
- Celia Hay
ASI Association of Sommeliers celebrated its 50th Anniversary in Reims with a Gala Dinner at the Palais de Tau, palace of the Archbishop of Reims and where the French kings would celebrate their coronation with a feast.
L-R With Edwin Raben (Netherlands), Doug Frost MW, MS (USA), Celia Hay, Christian Aaro (Denmark), Annemarie Foidl (Austria), Kristel Nommik (Estonia), Tim Vollerslev (Denmark) enjoying the Piper-Heidsieck Rare 2006.
Menu
Royale de chou-fleur at Saint-Jacques, vinaigrette de truffes
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Piper-Heidsieck Rare Champagne Millesime 2006
Torres Chardonnay Gigi Jean Leon, Vi de Finca 2016, Penedes
Pluma de Cochon Iberico Bellota, polenta cremeuse, legumes d'automne
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Champagne Piper-Heidsieck Millesime 2012
Domaine de Clos des Tourelles 2015, Gigondas, France - Famille Perrin Trapiche Terroir Series Ambrosia 2010
Vieux Gouda et Vieux Comte, fouillis de salade
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Champagne Piper-Heidsieck Millesime 1982
Soalheiro Reserva 2017, Alvarinho / Quinta do Cerrado Reserva Blanc
Castello d'Alba Vighas Vielhas 2017, Duoro / Quinta do Crasto Superior, Douro
Eclair crumble mangue passion, sorbet et tuile coco
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Piper-Heidsieck Rare Champagne 1998 en Magnum
Domaine Cazes, Rivesaltes 1969
Café & Chocolat
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Graham's 20-year-Old Tawny Port
Scallops with truffle vinaigrette. Main course - Iberico pork and polenta
Domaine du Clos des Tourelles Gigondas Trapiche Ambrosia Malbec 2010
A special treat to taste Piper-Heidsieck Brut Savage 1982 had all those delicious toasted hazelnut, caramelised brioche notes. Crasto Superior from the Douro DOC with Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, fresh blackberries, ripe tannins and easy to enjoy.
Dessert: Eclair with mango and passionfruit. Piper-Heidsieck Rare Champagne 1998 - 70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir.
Domaine Cazes Rivesaltes, deliciously rich and full of honeyed raisins and caramel. Grahams 20 Year Tawny Port. Fun to pour.