L’Espalier brings Bordeaux to Boston on Wednesday, October 19th. Guest and wine expert Lionel Labat – Export Director for Bernard Magrez – will stop in for an evening of robust wines and luxurious plates. Six different pours from the renowned region will be paired with seasonal dishes like foie gras with honey and cinnamon, or venison with coffee-glazed pork belly. Labat and the L’Espalier team will walk guests through tastes of four regions and five chateaux—the menu (below) is available for $175 per person by calling the restaurant at 617.262.3023.

First Course 
2008 Château Fombrauge, Saint Emilion
2008 Château La Tour Carnet, Haut-Médoc 
Wild Coho Salmon with foraged West Coast mushrooms and button mushroom jus

Second Course
2013 Château Clos Haut Peyraguey, Sauternes 
Roasted Hudson Valley foie gras with confit orange, honey-cinnamon sponge, and fennel

Third Course 
2008 Château Pape Clément, Pessac-Léognan
2011 Château Pape Clément, Pessac-Léognan
Grilled Denver leg of venison with Puy lentils, coffee glazed pork belly, hay roasted apple and parsnip

Cheese
2010 Château Les Grands Chênes, Médoc 
Selection of artisanal cheese

Dessert
Chef Maureen’s dessert selection