French Ambassador becomes an honoured Chaîne member
Given that Canada celebrated its 150 years as a nation this year, the Baillis’ and Members’ Luncheon within the programme for the National Bailliage’s Annual Grand Chapitre in the country’s capital city was a special treat: a visit to the French Embassy.
The midday event was highlighted by the induction of Her Excellency Kareen Rispal, the Ambassador for France to Canada, into the Chaîne as Chevalier d’Honneur.
Attendees were greeted by a magnificently set dining room, with a menu and wines to match.
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Pressed foie gras with roasted Jerusalem artichokes
pickled beets and lovage sorbet
Lobster “bouillabaisse” style
Noisette of young lamb in a truffled parcel
niçoise stuffing, thyme and garlic jus
Destructured vacherin with Caribbean chocolate
WINES
Côtes du Rhône Blanc 2015 - Domaine des Chanssaud
Côtes du Rhône Rouge ‘Charles de Valois’ 2015
Domaine des Chanssaud
What a wonderful occasion it was!
Eric Jones
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