NEW ORLEANS – Galatoire’s Restaurant announced two upcoming wine dinners each hosted by family members of the Trimbach and Drouhin estates.
The dinner organizers share the Trimbach Wine Dinner, taking place on Monday, Sept. 15, is a limited-seating experience featuring four elegant courses, artfully paired with wines from the Trimbach Winery. The dinner will be hosted by Jean Trimbach, 12th generation Trimbach Ambassador, and will be held at Galatoire’s Restaurant (209 Bourbon St.), with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. The menu for the evening includes:
Hand Passed Hors D’oeuvres
Paired: Pinot Gris Réserve 2018, Pinot Noir Réserve Personnelle 2017
Grilled Andouille Sausage
Caramelized Onion Crostini, Grain Mustard and Sauerkraut Vinaigrette
Demi Crab Au Gratin
DINNER MENU
1st Course
Paired: Mandelberg Grand Cru Riesling 2019
Baked Oysters
Tasso, Muenster Cheese, Piquillo Peppers
2nd Course
Paired: Gewurztraminer Seigneurs de Ribeaupierre 2015
Summer Truffle and Lobster Risotto
Preserved Lemon Frisée
3rd Course
Paired: Riesling Frédéric Emile 2016
Duck Schnitzel
Polenta with Gruyère, Fried Quail Egg, Wild Mushroom Demi Glace, Duck Crackling
4th Course
Paired: Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives 2018
Ginger Cake, Poached Pears, White Chocolate Mousse, Almond Streusel
Tickets for the Trimbach Wine Dinner are $150 per person inclusive. For more information and to purchase tickets call 504-525-2021.
On Tuesday, Sept. 30, Galatoire’s presents their Joseph Drouhin Wine Dinner, hosted by Drouhin family ambassador Laurent Drouhin at Galatoire’s Restaurant. Enjoy an indulgent five-course culinary journey, elevated by meticulously chosen wines from the acclaimed Joseph Drouhin collection. The night begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. The menu includes:
Hand Passed Hors D’oeuvres
Paired: Drouhin-Vaudon Chablis 2023
Fried Oysters
Brie Crostini and Satsuma Apple Chutney
Crab Maison
Phyllo Crisp
DINNER MENU
1st Course
Paired: Pouilly-Vinzelles 2021
Coppa
Arugula, Luxardo Pickled Peaches, Whipped Feta
2nd Course
Paired: Meursault 2023
Gratiné de Coquillage
Lobster, Jumbo Lump Blue Crab au Gratin, Époisses de Bourgogne
3rd Course
Paired: Santenay 2022
Roasted Quail
Fois Gras Cornbread Stuffing, Butternut Squash, 5 Pepper Cane Syrup Gastrique
4th Course
Paired: Pommard 2022
Prime NY Strip
Sauce Bourgogne, Vegetable Pearls, Potatoes Dauphinoise
5th Course
Paired: Café Brûlot
Dark Chocolate Doberge, Satsuma Ganache, Candied Hazelnuts
Tickets for the Joseph Drouhin Wine Dinner are $175 per person inclusive. For more information and to purchase tickets call 504-525-2021.