Huge Value Loire Valley Wine Dinner at La Cote d'Or!

Reserve Wednesday, May 28 Here (Seats Remain!)

Reserve Thursday, May 29 Here (SOLD OUT)

We like to think all of the wine dinners we do with Chef Jacques at La Cote d’Or are great value. But Chef clearly has a serious case of late spring fever. Because he’s created a stunning six-course menu matched with six Loire Valley wines from Wine Traditions and priced it at just $125 per person including tax and tip!  (Eventbrite fees extra).  So plan now to join Chef Jacques, importer Ed Addiss and us as we take a delicious tour of the “Garden of France” on Wednesday and Thursday, May 28 and 29.

The wines are delicious, representative, and come from Loire Valley regions famous (Vouvray, Saumur, Muscadet) and decidedly less well known (Cotes du Forez, Saint-Pourcain, Bourgueil). And the menu digs into classic dishes of the Loire Valley with a touch of Chef Jacques’s magic so that each pairs perfectly with the wines.  The menu:

Vol au vent filled with mushroom and goat cheese
Grosbot-Barbara Methode Traditionelle Brut 0 2023

Oyster, salmon Gravlax, granny smith apple, mustard cream sauce,
crispy baguette
Delaunay Vignerons Muscadet Chateau Thebaud 2015

P.E.I mussels, saffron white wine broth, potato gnocchi, zucchini, chive
Dom du Pas St. Martin Saumur Blanc Jurassique 2022

Pork shoulder braised 6 hours, cabbage vinegar confit, Mâche salad, crispy potato
Verdier-Logel Cotes du Forez Poycelan 2023

Coated black peppercorn, grilled Bavette beef steak,  
Pomme Pont neuf, tomato red wine sauce, summer savory, wilted spinach
Dom du Changeon Bourgueil Les Passagers 2020

Kumquat and apple Tatin, crème fraiche, honey pineapple sorbet
Christophe Thorigny Vouvray Cuvee Prestige 2014

Ok, so kumquats don’t grow in the Loire Valley and potato gnocchi feels a little Italian (although they’re often served in Nice!). But I ate the mussel dish with Jaques while preparing the menu and, trust me – one taste and you won’t care where it’s from!

We like to have fun at these dinners with Ed sharing the stories of each wine and Jacques explaining how I was wrong to suggest that Muscadet wouldn’t match Gravlax. And you enjoying great company, food and wine.  All at an absurdly low $125 per person price.

To join us, just reserve your seats through Eventbrite right now.  If your plans change, you can cancel for a refund up to 4 days in advance through Eventbrite as well.  If you have any food allergies or special needs, just note them while reserving or email us at the shop so we can let Chef know.

La Cote d’Or Restaurant is located at 6876 Langston Blvd, Arlington, VA 22213, just off Rt. 66 and within walking distance of the East Falls Church Metro station.  Parking is available next to the restaurant in the motel lot (ignore the signs – you can park anywhere!).  Dress is casual but the evening will be serious fun. Join us!