Part of the Local Wine School Network

Cafe Rouge French Wine Evenings

We are very excited to announce that we have teamed up with Cafe Rouge to bring you an exclusive evening of French food & wine. There are 2 options available:

OPTION A - FRENCH WINE TASTING with 'PETITS PLATS' - 6 wines paired with 7 dishes - 7pm to 8.30pm - £27.50

Your evening starts at 7pm with a tutored tasting of 6 delicious French wines-each one carefully selected by your local wine school to illustrate the amazing range of tastes & flavours that good French wines can offer. We will show you how good these wines can taste when matched with the right food. You will taste a range of 6 excellent French wines (Picpoul, Chenin Blanc, Pinot Gris, Pinot Noir, Bordeaux, & Cotes du Rhone) with a selection of 'petit plats' (little dishes of - olives, feta cheese with red peppers, artichoke tapenade, houmous/flatbread, duck & smoked chicken pate, saucisson, cured pork loin, & spicy Merguez sausage). You will discover the different grape varieties & wine regions of France, & learn how to taste wine like a professional! You will also be presented with a 'pocket guide to French wines' to take away with you.

OPTION B - FRENCH WINE TASTING with 'PETITS PLATS' 7pm to 8.30pm as above - followed by your choice of ANY main course - only £39.00

This superb evening comprises a full tutored tasting of 6 wines with 7 'petit plats' as above, followed by your choice of any main course on the Cafe Rouge menu - a great opportunity to test out your new food/wine matching knowledge! For only an additional £11.50 you can take your choice of the following classic French dishes including:

Steak Rouge 250g (normally £16.75) - signature 28 day aged prime rib-eye steak off the bone marinated in rosemary & garlic served with French fries and melted garlic beurre maison
Pavé 225g (normally £15.75) - 28 day matured prime single muscle rump steak served with French fries and melted garlic beurre maison
Boeuf Bourguignon (normally £13.95) - classic beef stew with onions, mushrooms and bacon braised in red wine, served with French beans and creamy dauphinoise potatoes topped with Gruyère cheese
Confit de Canard (normally £13.95) - crispy duck confit with a plum sauce, French beans and creamy dauphinoise potatoes topped with Gruyère cheese
Coq au Vin (normally £12.50) - classic chicken & red wine stew with smoked bacon lardons, button onions and mushrooms served with a buttery herb mash
Pavé d’Agneau (normally £14.25) - pan-roasted rump of lamb served with leek & potato mash with French beans and a thyme jus
Moules Marinières (normally £12.95) - mussels steamed with garlic, shallots, white wine and cream, served with French fries
Bouillabaisse (normally £13.95) - a classic fish stew of mussels, delicate red mullet and dory fillets in a tomato & vegetable broth, flavoured with saffron & pastis served with rouille, Gruyère cheese and French bread
Sole Limande (normally £14.25) - whole lemon sole pan-fried with caramelised lemon butter, served with new potatoes, courgettes and carrots
Gratin d'Aubergine - Layers of grilled aubergine baked with cheese and a rich tomato sauce, topped with melted brie and served with a herb & toasted seed salad dressed in a light vinaigrette plus other vegetarian options.