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Wednesday 26 January 2011

Epeigné-les-Bois: 2011 Fête de la Saint Vincent

Danses de la Gidelle

Saint Vincent – Dimanche 30 janvier 2011

The Fête de la Saint Vincent, the saint of wine and wine producers, is celebrated throughout France's wine regions on one of the last Sunday's of January. The centrepiece is usually a long lunch accompanied by appropriate wines offered in modération. Francueil, Epeigné's neighbouring village, marked Saint-Vincent last Sunday. This Sunday is Epeigné's turn.

Already 90 reservations have been taken and the list is now closed.  


MENU
Jambon au sauce Porto
Colin au sauce Beurre Blanc
Sorbet au citron
Aiguillettes de Canard au Sauce Morilles
Fromages et Salade
Profiteroles
Café

VINS
Aperitif
AOC Touraine Rosé Domaine de la Grange, Bruno Curassier
AOC Touraine Sauvignon Blanc, Cave Coop de Francueil
AOC Chinon 1989 – cave of Joël Segret – this year’s St. Vincent
AOC Côtes de Bourg 1996 – cave of Joël Segret – this year’s St. Vincent
Méthode Traditionelle demi-sec, Cave Coop de Francueil


This year two vines will be planted in the courtyard of the Lezard Vert, the village café, bar, grocery and restaurant. M Segret and M. Georges Maurice will plant the vines. M. Maurice was at the heart of the Saint Vincent celebrations for many years and is being honoured for this. M. Maurice also used to produce some fine Gamay until he retired.

2009 Vendange@Epeigné-les-Bois
 

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