Description
We're excited to announce we have a terrific evening planned late next month (Wednesday 26th March) over at Montrachet Restaurant, with the pristine champagnes from Larmandier-Bernier at the centre!
A house renowned for growing their fruit entirely on organic premier & grand cru vineyards in the Côte des Blancs (holding a particular emphasis on Chardonnay), bringing wines with an entirely unique sense of minerality and purity, helped along by their low dosage approach and the Campanian chalk soils on which their vines have aged (with some having reached around 80 years of age). Arthur and Emilie Larmandier from the house will be there on the night as hosts - we have met numerous members of the family before, and they’re as passionate for their craft as they are pleasant to chat to.
This will be paired with the food from the great new chef and team at Montrachet, which was sampled in the last few weeks to best suit each bottle. These are bubblies that emphasise detail, clarity and precision over sheer power or richness, and will match wonderfully with this curated menu. Please find the full lineup of bottles and food below:
Upon arrival
Latitude Blanc de Blancs NV (Base 18 Disg. Oct 2022) 3000ml JEROBOAM - $950 RRP
w/ Les amuse-buches -
Tartelette of smoked trout mousse, lemon gel
Goat’s cheese Boursin, Beetroot choux pastry
Duck liver parfait, cherry gel, grilled brioche
Cold entrée
Latitude Blanc de Blancs NV (Base 21 Disg. Apr 24) - $145 RRP
Longitude 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs NV (Base 20 Disg. Feb 24) - $175 RRP
w/ Le duo de Poisson
Sliced Kingfish carpaccio and tartare, smoked crème fraiche, pickled apple, cucumber and salmon roe
Main course #1
Terre de Vertus 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs 2017 (Disg. May 23) - $250 RRP
Grand Cru Vieille Vigne du Levant 2013 (Disg. Sep 22) - $425 RRP
w/ Souffle au crab et au Comte
Double baked soufflé with crab meat and Comte cheese, finished with a light cream bisque
Main course #2
Blanc de Noirs 1er Cru 2015 (Disg. May 2022) - $330 RRP
Les Chemins d'Avize Grand Cru 2015 (Disg. Sep 2022) - $425 RRP
w/ La ballotine de volaille
Smoked free range chicken ballotine, corn three ways, tarragon jus
Dessert
Rosé de Saignée 1er Cru NV (Base 20. Disg. Feb 23) - $230 RRP
w/ Dessert du saison
Chef’s surprise seasonal creation
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The Finer Details
When - Wednesday 26th of March (6pm arrival)
Tickets - $350 per head
Where - Montrachet (30 King St, Bowen Hills, 4006)
Dress code - Smart casual
