Dear members,
As the year draws to a close, the society ends the year with some of its most highly regarded events, featuring the finest wines the world has to offer.
The society is proud to announce that it will host Stephane Barlerin, Export Director for M. Chapoutier at a dinner featuring their renowned single vineyard Hermitage wines from the famed 2000 vintage. During this dinner, guests will enjoy from the society’s own cellar the parker 100 point white Ermitage Cuvee de L’Oree Blanc and the 99 point Ermitage L’ermite Rouge 2000 . These exquisite wines have been carefully paired with the refined Cantonese cuisine of the chef of the Golden Peony Restaurant, in a 6 course gourmet menu.
Mr Parker says of the : Ermitage Cuvee de L’Oree Blanc 2000
“These wines usually flirt with perfection, which is the case with the 2000 Ermitage Cuvee de l’Oree. It boasts an amazing nose of licorice, minerals, acacia flowers, honeysuckle, and a hint of butter. Unctuously-textured and full-bodied, with great intensity and purity, yet remarkably light on its feet, it can be drunk over the next 3-4 years, then forgotten for a decade, after which it will last for 40-50 years.”
Ermitage L’ermite Rouge 2000
‘ It reveals notes of liquid minerals intermixed with kirsch liqueur and blackberries… The extraordinary 2000 flirts with perfection. A provocative wine with great minerality, finesse, and delineation, it blew me away when I tasted it from bottle.’
Maison M. Chapoutier, is a winery and négociant business situated in Tain-l’Hermitage in the Rhone region in France. Chapoutier produces wine from appellations across the Rhone region, but it is typically their top Hermitage wines, both red and white, that receive the most attention and accolades. Chapoutier's wine labels are distinctive because of their inclusion of Braille writing on all labels since 1996 .
The Chapoutier vineyards are all managed to produce biodynamic wines. A further characteristic of Chapoutier is a preference for single-variety wines, also from those appellations where blends are common. Thus, Chapoutier's Côte-Rôties are Syrah only (with no Viognier), the white Hermitages are all Marsanne only (with no Roussanne) and several of the Châteauneuf-du-Papes are Grenache Noir only.
The society is grateful to Culina for making this memorable event possible.
Joyce Chang
President
IWFS of Singapore
The Society proudly presents ….
Date: November 26 2011 (Saturday)
Venue: Grand Salon
Address: Conrad Centennial Hotel
Time: 7:30 pm (Aperitif Reception), 8:00 pm (Dinner)
Price: Member (S$190) Guests (S$220)
Dress Code: Lounge suit/ cocktail dress
Wine Selection:
Aperitif – M. Chapoutier Cotes du Rhone Belleruche Blanc 2010
M. Chapoutier Crozes Hermitage La Petite Ruche Blanc 2009 RP 87
M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Meal Blanc 2000 RP 97.
M. Chapoutier Ermitage Cuvee de L’Oree Blanc 2000 RP 100
M. Chapoutier St Joseph Les Granits Rouge 2008 RP 91
M.Chapoutier Cote-Rotie La Mordoree Rouge 2000 RP 90
M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Meal Rouge 2000 RP95
M. Chapoutier Ermitage L’ermite Rouge 2000 RP99
M. Chapoutier Banyul 2009 WA 9
Menu Selection:
*For non-meat & vegetarian options, a special menu can be arranged upon request.
The Chapoutier Dinner
Saturday, 26 November 2011
Aperitif – M. Chapoutier Cotes du Rhone Belleruche Blanc 2010
鱼 翅 灌 汤 饺
Double-boiled Shark’s Fin Dumpling with Superior Stock
M. Chapoutier Crozes Hermitage La Petite Ruche Blanc 2009 RP 87
红 烧 鲍 鱼 袋 伴 时 蔬
Braised Abalone filled in Golden-fried Beancurd with Rich Brown Sauce
served with Seasonal Vegetables
M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Meal Blanc 2000 RP 97.
M. Chapoutier Ermitage Cuvee de L’Oree Blanc 2000 RP 100
蒜 香 焗 排 骨
Baked Spare Rib with Garlic Sauce
M. Chapoutier St Joseph Les Granits Rouge 2008 RP 91
牡 丹 焗 羊 扒
Golden Peony Signature Baked Lamb Chop with
Black Pepper and Tomato Sauce
M.Chapoutier Cote-Rotie La Mordoree Rouge 2000 RP 90
M. Chapoutier Ermitage Le Meal Rouge 2000 RP95
荷 叶 腊 味 糯 米 饭
Fragrant Fried Glutinous Rice with Chinese Sausages
wrapped in Lotus Leaf
M. Chapoutier Ermitage L’ermite Rouge 2000 RP99
金 瓜 露 朱 古 力 雪 糕 拼 朱 古 力 糯 米 糍
Chilled Cream of Pumpkin topped with Chocolate Ice Cream
Glutinous Rice cake filled with Chocolate
M. Chapoutier Banyul 2009 WA 90
Limited to 50 pax
Bookings and reservations: Please email: C T Chen at ctchen@acieslaw.com for reservations.
PLEASE NOTE: Reservations WILL NOT be considered confirmed unless the Booking Form together with Payment
is received by 19th November 2011.
