Just when you thought Wine Mondays at L’Espalier couldn’t get any better chef Frank McClelland goes and designs a five course meal around the legendary winery Château de Beaucastel. Chef McClelland’s rich fall flavors will be accompanied by the revered wines from the Southern Rhone for this all out dining experience scheduled for Monday, October 16th. Dinner begins at 7:00pm and costs $88 per person. For more information or to make a reservation call 617.262.3023.

Amuse Bouche
Fresh shrimp with rouille
2016 Chateau Miraval Cotes de Provence Rose

First
PEI mussels, turnip and fall squash and crab bisque
2014 Coudoulet de Beaucastel Blanc

Second
Monkfish and pork belly with braised cabbage
and shallots, eggplant purée
2014 Coudoulet de Beaucastel Rouge

Third
Grilled squab and figs in Fall herbs with ragout of forest
mushrooms and leeks, spinach
2014 Chateau de Beaucastel Chateauneuf du pape Rouge

Cheese
2014 Famille Perrin Gigondas “La Gille”

Dessert
Almond pear tart with St. Germain sorbet