There is no better way to start the New Year than an exclusive Champagne open bar evening at the Residence of the Ambassador of France. We invite you to the 5th annual La Soiree Champagne presented by the French-American Chamber of Commerce! The event will be hosted in the private Residence of the Ambassador of France, Philippe Etienne, in his presence. This is the perfect occasion to enjoy a rare opportunity to taste different Champagnes from France's leading houses, while at the same time mingle with the Chamber's Board of Directors as well as distinguished guests, high-ranking diplomats and VIPs.
In addition to an open-bar serving Champagne, there will be an upscale finger-food cocktail prepared by the Residence's Chef, to pair with the Champagne! The Soirée will also feature live music and art.
The Champagne: just like last year, we will have some of the best Champagne in the world.
Champagne Roger-Constant Lemaire Cuvée Trianon
Champagne Roger-Constant Lemaire Rose de Saignée
Champagne Roger-Constant Lemaire Collection Cuvée Roger-Constant Lemaire (Retail value $685)
Champagne CARBON Special Edition 2002 Bugatti Anniversary 110th (Retail value $485)
Tastings of a few special ultra-premium “designer” spirits: Distillerie de Paris, and master distiller Nicolas Julhes
ABOUT CHÂTEAU DE POMMARD
Founded in 1726 by Vivant Micault, secretary to King Louis XV, Château de Pommard remains one of the most iconic and visited wine estates in Burgundy. Clos Marey-Monge, at the heart of the domain, has been producing one of the greatest expressions of Pinot Noir for more than two millennia. The 20-hectare clay and limestone rich terroir make it the largest and most interesting monopole vineyards in the Côte d’Or. In July 2015, UNESCO declared the Clos a world heritage protected climat of Burgundy. The Carabello-Baum family of San Francisco purchased the domain in 2014 and became just the fifth family to guide the estate in almost 300 years. The family has transformed the estate into the ultimate wine education destination where anyone can experience the phenomenon that is Burgundy.
White Win
Famille Carabello-Baum Chassagne-Montrachet 2017
Red Win
Nuits-Saint-Georges 2015
Pommard Clos Marey-Monge 2016
Enjoy Light Fare by the Ambassador's Chef.
Delightful Music.
The musical ensemble Bergamot Rose Duo will be performing original music and world jazz, featuring vocals in French, Italian, Spanish and English. The duo features Jennifer (Scott) Bergamot-Rose on piano and vocals and Cristian Perez on guitar. Jennifer's debut album, Le temps de l’amour, reached the Top 40 on the jazz charts and has been played on radio stations world-wide. The ensemble is delighted to return to the French Ambassador’s Residence to perform at La Soirée Champagne. More information on the group is available at www.bergamotrose.com.
The Residence: From a portrait of Lafayette to a bust of Benjamin Franklin to Empire-style couches, neo-classical tapestries and other works of contemporary art, the residence is home to numerous treasures. Some of the residence’s featured works of art came from the collections of the Louvre museum, while others were donated by diplomatic officials or other French ambassadors over the 80 years that the home has belonged to the French government.
Click here to view a virtual tour of the Residence.
Please note that this exclusive event is presented as a fundraiser for the French American Chamber of Commerce, a 501c6 nonprofit organization. The event is presented as a cocktail reception with champagne and appetizers and not a seated function or dinner event. Kindly note that the Ambassador's presence is subject to change based on his official duties and responsibilities. In the event the Ambassador is called away on official business, another high ranking official from the embassy will welcome you to the event.