A week in the USA

The original plan was to honor the invitation of Alan Frishman for a classy dinner event organized by the New York chapter of the Commanderie de Bordeaux on Monday, January 31 for 60 guests at The Modern, the famous restaurant of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMa). The theme was on the Terroiristes, with Valandraud and La Mondotte – cult wines, presented by Mr and Mrs von Niepperg, and myself with the help of my translator and friend Christian Dalbavie.
I want to thank all the guests, the Commandeurs, Maitre Emerite, Maitre and regent for the great meal, and to drink all our wines:

Les Vins

Champagne, Vicomte de Castellane, NV, Brut Rosé
Château de Fieuzal, 2001
Pessac-Léognan
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Château Blanc de Valandraud N°1, 2007
Bordeaux blanc

Château La Mondotte, 2001
Saint-Emilion

Château Valandraud, 1998
Saint-Emilion

Château La Mondotte, 1996
Saint-Emilion

Château Valandraud, 2003
Saint-Emilion

Special Thanks to :
Stephan von Neipperg - Château La Mondotte
&
Jean-Luc Thunevin - Château Valandraud

The menu :
Hors d'Oeuvres

Pâté de Foie Maison avec Moutarde à l'Ancienne
Tartare de Saumon au Sésame et à l'Oignon Vert sur une Petite Gauffre de Pomme de Terre
Fritte de Pois Chiche à l'Oseille
Croquette de Poulet au Cassis et à la Sauge
Souris d'Agneau au Cumin, aux Dattes de Madjool et Pois Chiches

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La Matière

Panna Cotta de Céleri aux Truffes Noires de Petits Oignons

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Tartare de Boeuf Wagu au Liseron d'Eau
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Filet de Veau Poché, Marmelade de Truffes et Topinambour
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Pot-au-Feu "Modern" et Nage aux Truffes Noires
Selection de Fromages Affinés
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Petits Fours et Chocolats

Executive Chef : Gabriel Kreuther

Wine Director : Belinda Chang
Director Special Events : Heather Whitney

Special Events Coordinator : Michelle Starrs
Private Dining Room Maitre 'D : Emiliano Turrini

Seeing friends like Mr and Mrs Colin Ferenbach from Château La Vieille Cure in Fronsac, Alan Frishman involvement and Donald Zilkha (who speaks remarkably well French) who organized a private dinner the night before at his home with a group of friends who brought the following bottles :
La Mondotte 1995, Valandraud 1992 and 1995, Trotanoy 1992, Belair 1992, Lafleur 1995, Angélus 1995, La Conseillante 1995, Lafleur Gazin 1982, La Conseillante 1990, La Mondotte 1998, Valandraud 1998, Yquem 1986
Also present, a talented chef (Christian Delouvier from the restaurant La Mangeoire in New York) helped me deal with my jetlag.
Thank you for all and hope to see all these new friends in Saint Emilion.
Vive Facebook and my American friends like Brent in New York