Some of the most innovative and satisfying meals of my life have been organized around one type of wine. For example, I had a 6-course all Riesling wine dinner in Germany once, and a 5-course Madeira wine lunch on the island of Madeira in Portugal.
In interviewing Mathieu Roland-Billecart, the CEO of Billecart-Salmon Champagne House in France, for a Forbes article, he shared this enticing 5-course all Champagne dinner. Even more interesting, he said that it is quite common in the Champagne towns of Epernay and Reims to enjoy these types of meals. Cheers!
First Course – Champagne Brut Nature with Appetizers
- Example: Shrimp and/or Caviar & Dill on Toast
Second Course – Champagne Blanc de Blanc Grand Cru with Seafood
- Example: Smoked Salt Turbot
Third Course – Champagne Cuvee Nicholas Francois 2007 with Poultry
- Example: Bresse Roast Chicken with Chanterelle Mushrooms
Fourth Course – Champagne Brut Sous Bois (Oak Aged) with Cheese
- Examples: Langres, Chevre, Vignotte Triple Cream
Fifth Course – Champagne Elizabeth-Salmon Brut Rosé 2008 with Dessert
- Examples: Pecan Pie, Apple Tart or the Champagne Itself as Dessert
