L’Espalier raises a glass of sparkling to the small growers of the Champagne region with a dedicated wine dinner on Thursday, June 2nd. Sommelier Lauren Daddona has four wines that deviate from the big house styles, showcasing their individual terroir with unique expressions. To match the special fizz, chef Frank McClelland and team have a six-course prix fixe of equally decadent dishes: caviar, oysters, roasted duck breast and more. See the menu below, available for $160 per person, and call 617.262.3023 to make a 7:00pm reservation.

AMUSE BOUCHE
Siberian caviar
with new potato and onion. Ramp mayonnaise

FIRST
Cold Spearpoint oysters
variations of cucumber, lemon balm and sorrel
NV Petitjean-Pienne, Blanc de Blancs, Grand Cru, Cramant, Champagne

MAIN
East Coast halibut
with little spring vegetables, Begonia blossoms and whey
NV Eric Rodez, Blanc de Noirs, Grand Cru, Ambonnay, Champagne

THIRD COURSE
Roasted duck breast
with Bing cherry and oil cured olive jus
2005 J. Lassalle, Blanc de Blancs, Premier Cru, Chigny-Les Roses,Champagne 

FROMAGE
Selection of artisanal cheese
NV François Secondé, Brut Rosé, Grand Cru, Sillery, Champagne

DESSERT
Black Forest
Chocolate cake, Balsamic cherries, Whipped Ganache, Black Cherry ice cream