We recently gathered 20 "well-heeled" and very curious females in an intimate ladies-only Champagne tasting at Wine Depot, Alabang. Thomas Begault of the house of Duval Leroy, one of the only few remaining family owned Champagne makers in France came for a visit and poured the Champagne famous the world over for being the choice of Michelin Star Chefs and restaurants.
Thomas and the ladies. (Clockwise L-R) Sylvia Alejandro, Mongsie Wulff,Tina Fiedler, Angie Laborte, Natalie Chifton, Butch Lopez and Sonia Rodriguez.
The Champagne: Duval Leroy Brut, Chardonnay, Rose de Saignee, and Demi Sec
The winemaker tells the interesting story of each bottle poured
Of course, nothing less than delicious pairings for the bubblies known for its gastronomic qualities. Foie Gras and sweet onion pate to complement the Demi Sec.
Salmon lemon and caviar crespelle
Vegetable Salad Roll
Stuffed mushroom with stilton and dark chocolate
Margaret Davies and Natalie Chifton enjoy the sweet Demi Sec
Natalie Buijs, Dina Hourihan and Wakanyi Hoffman
Josephine Melrose, Stephanie Linguist, Marilyn Duncan Webb and Sarah Benerle share a toast
Til the next ladies event, we're going to keep these bottles nice and chilled.
