Two months ahead of Loire 2024 by ombiasy, organized and led by Annette Schiller, Annette and I attended a fantastic winemaker dinner with Clément Berthier, Sancerre, at Bastille Brasserie in Alexandria. We will spend the last 2 nights of the tour in Sancerre and hopefully also visit Clément& Florian Berthier.
This outstanding wine dinner was organized by Marc Lotterie of Elite Wines.
This vineyard stretches from one end of the Loire’s riverbanks to the other, from Sancerre to the Coteaux du Giennois. Clément and Florian Berthier combine traditional and modern-day practices to carry out the mission conferred upon them by their father, to preserve the family heritage with the same diligence. The three grape varieties cultivated here are the Sauvignon Blanc for the white wine and Pinot Noir & Gamay for the reds and rosés.
- Appellation: Coteaux du Giennois, Sancerre, Pouilly Fumé and Menetou Salon
- Owner: Clement & Florian Berthier
- Winemaker: Clement & Florian Berthier - 5 Generations
- Varieties Grown: Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Noir, Gamay
- Hectares/Age of Vines: 50
- Altitude/Soil: Between 200-400 meters above sea level. Limestone, Silex, and Marne.
- Farming Methods: Organic - Certified | Biodynamic
Bastille Brasserie
Chefs
Christophe & Michelle Poteaux opened Bastille in 2006. Christoph
and Michelle were both working at the Watergate Hotel before they opened
Bastille.
Five Wines + Five Courses
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 | 6:30pm | $115 pp ++
APERITIF
Amuse
Gougères au Chèvre
L’Instant, Sauvignon Blanc, VDF 2022
PREMIER
“Marmite de Fruits de Mer”
Bay Scallops | Clams | Mussels | Lemon | Crème Fraiche | Brioche
Coteaux du Giennois, Sauvignon Blanc, 2022
DEUXIÈME
“Flétan de l’Atlantique” GF
Atlantique Halibut | Cauliflower | Beurre Blanc aux Fines Herbes
Sancerre, Sauvignon Blanc, 2022
TROISIÈME
“Lapin au Poivre Rose” GF
Braised Amish Rabbit | Pink Peppercorn Sauce | Lardons | Broccolini
Coteaux du Giennois, Pinot Noir - Gamay 2021
QUATRIÈME
“Galette au Chèvre”
Herbed Goat Cheese | Caramelized Onion-Orange | Thyme | Flatbread
L’Instant, Pinot Noir, VDF 2022
DOUCEURS
Mignardise
The Wines
Chef Christophe Poteaux
Bye-bye
See: Announcement: Loire Valley 2024 by ombiasy WineTours (Sunday, June 09 - Thursday June 20, 2024)