La Fête du Champagne
in Houston
November 3-4, 2023
We were thrilled to bring a first edition of La Fête du Champagne to Houston, November 3-4, 2023.
Seven of Champagne’s finest producers will present their wines over the course of this bubbly weekend hosted by our co-founder Peter Liem in one of the great wine cities in the US.
Billecart-Salmon • Delamotte • Larmandier-Bernier • Laurent-Perrier • Leclerc-Briant • Pierre Paillard • Salon
Program of Events
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Friday, November 3
Champagne Pierre Paillard Lunch
with Quentin Paillard
12:00pm | Friday, November 3
Navy Blue - 2445 Times Blvd, Houston, TX 77005
$425
La Fête du Champagne in Houston will kick off with a special lunch featuring Champagne Pierre Paillard at Navy Blue. Quentin Paillard, who co-manages their family estate in Bouzy with his brother Antoine, will present six wines that showcase some of the best terroir in the Montagne de Reims. Following an introduction to Bouzy with two base 2019 wines, “Les Parcelles” and “Les Terres Roses,” we will discover the single vineyard “Les Maillerettes,” one of the finest in the village. Quentin will then feature his and Antoine’s newest project - an exploration of terroirs in the Montagne de Reims outside of Bouzy, starting with newly released 2018 vintage wines from Verzenay and Ludes. We will finish with the great 2012 vintage of “La Grande Récolte,” a blend of Paillard’s best old-vine terroirs in Bouzy. The wines will be paired with Chef Aaron Bludorn’s modern American seafood-driven cuisine at Navy Blue.
Champagne Pierre Paillard, Bouzy Grand Cru “Les Parcelles” XIX
Champagne Pierre Paillard, Bouzy Grand Cru “Les Terres Roses” XIX
Champagne Pierre Paillard, Bouzy Grand Cru “Les Maillerettes” Blanc de Noirs 2018
Champagne Pierre Paillard, Verzenay Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes Pinot Noir 2018
Champagne Pierre Paillard, Ludes 1er Cru Vieilles Vignes Meunier 2018
Champagne Pierre Paillard, Bouzy Grand Cru “La Grande Récolte” 2012
Champagne Salon & Champagne Delamotte Dinner
with Cristian Rimoldi
6:30pm | Friday, November 3
Pappas Downtown - 1200 McKinney Street, Houston TX 77010
$950
Champagne Salon is described by Peter Liem as a “jewel of a house... unique in Champagne in that it has always only produced a single wine, made from a single village, grape variety and vintage,” while sister house Delamotte has been producing renowned wines from the Côte des Blancs since the 18th century. This dinner highlights Le Mesnil Chardonnay at some of its most pure and dazzling heights. Cristian Rimoldi, Export Director of both Salon and Delamotte, will be in attendance to present a superb lineup of wines from the twin houses, including two coveted vintages of Salon. The wines will be paired with a tasting menu at the legendary Pappas Bros. in downtown Houston.
Champagne Delamotte, Brut NV en magnum
Champagne Delamotte, Blanc de Blancs NV en magnum
Champagne Delamotte, Blanc de Blancs 2014 en magnum
Champagne Delamotte, Blanc de Blancs 2007 en magnum
Champagne Delamotte, Rosé NV en magnum
Champagne Salon 2013
Champagne Salon 2002
Saturday, November 4
La Fête Tasting
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Bludorn - 807 Taft Street, Houston, TX 77019
$165
The La Fête Tasting will offer guests a selection of wines from each participating producer, accompanied by a selection of small bites from Chef Aaron Bludorn in the beautiful setting of his eponymous restaurant in the heart of Montrose. Discover the magic of the terroir of Champagne, from the Côte des Blancs, through the Vallée de la Marne, to the Montagne de Reims, through these specially curated wines from seven of Champagne’s top producers.
Wines:
Champagne Billecart-Salmon, Brut Réserve NV
Champagne Billecart-Salmon, Brut Sous Bois NV
Champagne Billecart-Salmon, Blanc de Blancs NV
Champagne Delamotte, Brut NV en magnum
Champagne Delamotte, Blanc de Blancs NV
Champagne Delamotte, Blanc de Blancs 2014
Champagne Larmandier-Bernier, Longitude 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut NV
Champagne Larmandier-Bernier, Terre de Vertus 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature 2016
Champagne Larmandier-Bernier, Vieille Vigne du Levant Grand Cru Extra Brut 2013
Champagne Laurent-Perrier, Millésimé 2012
Grand Siècle par Laurent-Perrier, Itération Nº26
Grand Siècle par Laurent-Perrier, Itération Nº23 en magnum
Champagne Leclerc-Briant, Vintage 2018
Champagne Leclerc-Briant, Montferrés 2018
Champagne Leclerc-Briant, Rosé NV en magnum
Champagne Pierre Paillard, Bouzy Grand Cru “Les Parcelles” XIX
Champagne Pierre Paillard, Bouzy Grand Cru “Les Terres Roses” XIX
Champagne Pierre Paillard, Bouzy Grand Cru “Les Maillerettes” 2018
Champagne Piere Paillard, Verzenay Grand Cru Vieilles Vignes Pinot Noir 2018
Champagne Pierre Paillard, Ludes Premier Cru Vieilles Vignes Meunier 2018
Champagne Salon 2013
and featuring a selection of wines from Bouchard Pere & Fils
Gala Dinner
6:30pm
Bludorn - 807 Taft Street, Houston, TX 77019
$775
The culmination of La Fête du Champagne, the Gala Dinner celebrates the region like no other event. Chefs Aaron Bludorn, Chase Voelz, and their team will create a uniquely luxurious, Champagne-friendly, multi-course menu. In addition to enjoying the special bottles provided by all attending producers, guests are invited to bring bottles of Champagne from their own cellars to share throughout the room, with wine service conducted by an all-star team of sommeliers led by the La Fête team & Bludorn Wine Director Molly Austad. This is sure to be a Champagne-soaked celebration with the region’s finest wines.
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