Oceanique To Host Dourthe Bordeaux Wine Dinner, September 30

EVANSTON, Ill. - Sept. 23, 2013 - PRLog -- Oceanique Restaurant, located at 505 Main Street, Evanston, Illinois (847-864-3435), will host a special wine dinner at 7:30 p.m., Monday, September 30, 2013, featuring the wines of the highly acclaimed Vins & Vignobles Dourthe  from Bordeaux, France. Patrick Jestin, President of Dourth, will be the special host, discussing the history of the winery and the uniqueness and quality of the wines. The dinner will feature a 6-course menu prepared by chef/owner Mark Grosz. The price is $195 per person, excluding tax and gratuity.

Dourthe was founded in 1840 and is considered by many to be one of the finest in the Bordeaux region of France. The winery was honored in 2007 as Best Producer of French wine by the international competition of Wine & Spirits. With vineyards in the Médoc, Saint-Estèphe, Pessac-Léognan and Saint-Emilion areas of Bordeaux, Dourthe produces distinctive wines using sustainable methods, with the goal of being standard bearers of the appellation.

“This is going to be an exciting and unique experience,” said Oceanique’s wine director, Philippe André. “Dourthe is a very special Bordeaux winemaker in that they own vineyards in several areas of Bordeaux, unlike most Bordeaux vintners who have only one vineyard. Because the Dourthe team is so familiar with the variances in soil and climate of the entire Bordeaux region, they are able to bring subtle knowledge to the process of blending. The result is a collection of wines that are the ultimate expression of Bordeaux.”

 
Dourthe Wine Dinner Menu
Reception
Heirloom Tomato Amuse
Wine: N.V. Thienot Brut

First Course
Wild Maine Lobster
Buffalo Mozzarella        Basil      Avocado
Wine Pairing : 2011 Dourthe La Grande Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc

Second Course
Wild Maine Day Boat Scallops
Lobster-Soy Broth        Kimchi        Cilantro
Wine Pairing : 2010 Château La Garde Blanc – Pessac-Léognan

Third Course
Organic Faroe Islands Salmon
Butternut Squash     Turmeric     Leeks    Port Essence
Wine Pairings : 2010 Château La Garde Rouge – Pessac-Léognan & 2010 Château Belgrave – Haut-Médoc

Fourth Course
Litchi Sorbet

Fifth Course
Prime Filet Mignon
Belgian Endive     Spinach    Chanterelles
Wine Pairings : 2005 Essence de Dourthe & 2008 Essence de Dourthe

Sixth Course
Warm Raspberry Tarte
Lemon Balm Ice Cream