Crown's newest riverside restaurant, No.8 by John Lawson, will be showcasing world renowned Chapoutier wines' limited 2012 world releases on Monday, 31 March as part of a special, one-off wine dinner. Michel Chapoutier, seventh generation winegrower from The House of Chapoutier, has collaborated with Executive Chef John Lawson to create a delectable six course menu, matched with an exclusive first look at the 2012 world releases, all for $300 per person. Michel will share his insights into Chapoutier's 2012 vintage, contrasting the wines with older vintages as he explains the depth and aging potential of Chapoutier wines.

The Chapoutier family has been creating distinct vintages in the Rhône Valley of Southern France since 1808. The House of Chapoutier is famous for producing the finest Rhône Valley appellations, from the Côte-Rôtie, through l'Hermitage, down to the Côtes du Rhône. Chapoutier's line of vintages only yields between 300 and 800 cases each, making each variety exceptionally exclusive. The Chapoutier wine dinner at No.8 will focus on the world release of the 2012 Selections Parcellaires, showcasing the wine's power and finesse which combines the rich textures from 2010 varieties and the fragrant elegance of the 2011s.

The Chapoutier wine dinner menu will include -

Canapés:

Jicama ravioli, chicken liver parfait on toast

Condrieu ; Coteau de Chery 2011 (97 by Wine Advocate)

First Course:

Butter poached yabbies, wild mushrooms and brown butter

Ermitage Whites;

L'Ermite 2012 (100 by Wine Advocate)

De l'Oree 2012 (99 by Wine Advocate)

Le Méal 2012 (98 by Wine Advocate)

Second Course:

Milawa duck breast, red wine lentils and butternut squash

Verticale Cote Rotie:

La Mordorée 2006 (92 by Wine Advocate)

La Mordorée 2010 (93+by Wine Advocate)

La Mordorée 2012 (93-95+ by Wine Advocate)

Third Course:

Yarra Valley Venison loin, celeriac fondant and spiced red cabbage

Ermitage Reds:

Le Pavillon 2012 (98-100 by Wine Advocate)

L'Ermite 2012 (97-100 by Wine Advocate)

Le Méal 2012 (97-99 by Wine Advocate)

Les Greffieux 2012 (95-97 by Wine Advocate)          

Cheese selection and dessert:

Vin de Paille 2007 (97 by Wine Advocate)

Coffee & Petit Fours

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