November 23, Sunday, at 14.00-20.00
We’ll let you know, once you’re approved for the evening
Dinner powered by Rietumu Bank:
Sublime burgundies secured from the cellars of the one & only Bouchard Père & Fils in cooperation with Balmerk Latvia.
€299, Seats are strictly limited - please contact baiba.boze@necom.lv to secure your place at the table.
Sublime burgundies secured from the cellars of the one & only Bouchard Père & Fils in cooperation with Balmerk Latvia.
What is La Paulée de Riga?
The tradition of La Paulée de Meursault – the end-of-harvest lunch – was started in 1923 by Jules Lafon (great-grandfather of the legendary winemaker Dominique Lafon of Domaine Comtes Lafon). Jules, a passionate collector, lover of art and all things beautiful, and the mayor of Meursault, invited local winemakers and harvest workers to celebrate the end of the vintage. Everyone brought along a few special bottles to share, while Jules made sure there was a hearty feast on the table.
Today, La Paulée has become a cult event – a gathering of growers, négociants, collectors, and Burgundy’s most ardent fans, filled with drinking, feasting, singing, and hedonistic joy, often with 1000 guests in attendance. The tradition has spread to Burgundy-loving corners of the world – including Riga, where together with Andrew Jefford we are ready for our very own La Paulée de Riga!
Over the years, we’ve celebrated La Paulée de Riga with Michael Schuster, then with Jasper Morris, and this year – with Andrew Jefford!
Hearty Sunday lunch & Burgundy treasures!
We’ll provide a hearty Sunday lunch after the great Wine Parade, the company and stories of Andrew Jefford and Aigars Nords, plus a string of outstanding Burgundies brought straight from the Bouchard Père & Fils cellars in collaboration with Balmerk!
The wines are arriving in Riga straight from Beaune, where the spectacular Bouchard Père & Fils cellars are located – and they’ll present us with a mosaic of the very best vineyards and vintages, from the 1980s to today!
White Burgundies – the 2018 vintage across the board:
- Meursault Genevrières Premier Cru 2018
- Meursault Charmes Premier Cru 2018
- Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru 2018
Plus: A surprise white Burgundy from Bouchard cellars …
Red Burgundies – Premier Crus at their peak:
- Volnay Les Caillerets Premier Cru 1989
- Gevrey-Chambertin Les Cazetiers Premier Cru 1997
- Beaune Les Marconnets Premier Cru 1990
Red Burgundies – Grand Crus at their peak:
- Le Corton Grand Cru 2002
- Le Corton Grand Cru 1992
- Bonnes Mares Grand Cru 2001
- Chambertin Clos de Bèze Grand Cru 1999
A fresh “Baby Jesus in Velvet pants” and other surprises to finish…
Grèves Vigne de L’Enfant Jésus Premier Cru 2018
What to bring?
A good mood above all!
And if you wish, a bottle of your own Burgundy – white or red – to show off at the end of the evening, alongside the Bouchard greats.
Seats are strictly limited.
Please contact baiba.boze@necom.lv to secure your place at the table.
The dinner La Paulée de Riga is part of TOP 100 Wines + Chefs
