Tuesday, June 26, 2012

A French Wine Dinner at MLH for Celebrons le Francaise


Every so often the culinary skills of a renowned chef are married to the extraordinary experience of the best wines from a country, at MLH. The month of June was host to many innovative events at MLH and one indeed was the French Wine Dinner that MLH celebrated as the French Spring in Sri Lanka was at its peak. With amazing wines and delectable cuisine prepared by Chef Jerome and Laure-line Gros the evening was exalted at the Maitland State Room.

They marked the occasion with some of the world’s finest wines and the amazing menu inspired collaboration between Chef Jerome and Executive Chef Indika of MLH was truly tasty.

The experience began at 7.30pm at the Maitland State Room with wines and an introduction to the food of the evening, presented by Chef Jerome and Mr Anura Dewapura – General Manager of MLH, followed by a five-course dinner served at 8.30pm. Each course of the dinner was introduced by Chef Jerome which added a nice touch to the already wonderful evening.

The Menu Gastronomique was the following that was served to the wine dinner enthusiasts:
Asperges Royale
Asparagus Custard with Crab

Arlequin de Langouste, Vinaigrette au Miel et sa petite salade
Chilled Shoe Lobster with Honey Vinaigrette and Petite salad
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Rouget En Croute de Pomme de Terre, reduction de Bouillabaisse
Potato Crusted Rouget with Bouillabaisse reduction
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Sorbet de Mangue au Piment et Coriandre
Mango and Chillie Sorbet with Cilantro

Magret de Canard, Pommes de Terre aux Truffes,
Quenelle de Champignon et Son Jus au Poivre Long
Seared Duck Breast with Truffle Mash, Quenelle of Mushroom and Javanese Pepper Infused Jus

Le Caprice de Laure
Whipped Ganache, Rum-Coffee Granite and Chocolate Ice

With great wines as stated below, to complement the meal:
·         Louis Jadot Bourgogne Chardonnay 2010
·         Domaine Schlumberger Reisling 2006
·         Louis Jadot Pouilly Fuisse 2010
·         Maison Louis Jadot Brouilly 2008
·         K.W.V. Tawny Port N/V













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