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Tita Trillo’s birthday celebration was dubbed “Simply French”
for the reason that Pierre Clerget from Castel, the largest wine
producer in France, introduced simple wines from Lanquedoc in
Southwest France, and spruced up the dinner with great wines that
truly captivated everyone’s heart.
It was a bash for a cause. Instead of
gifts for the birthday celebrant, Tita’s dearest friends and
guests came with envelopes bearing personal checks and cash for the
Orphans of Mother Theresa in Tondo, a charity organization that
cares for children abandoned by their parents. Tita was so touched
with their thoughtfulness and generosity for taking heed of her
request.
Before the sit-down dinner, guests were
enjoying Paul Valmeras Rose, a great appetizer wine that is fresh
and fruity, so easy to drink.
The dinner wine degustation which was planned by
her daughter Roselyn, a Cordon Bleu Chef, started with Terrine de
Foie de Vollaille- Salad de persil, menthe et capres, toast (Parsely,
mint salad with capers, toast) followed by Soupe de Champignons- Crème
de champignons avec Parmesan et croutons (Cream of mushroom soup
with Parmesan, croutons). The wine Sommelier paired it with Paul
Valmeras Blanc, a wine so delicate and lively on the palate.
The main course was a choice between
Roulade de Saumon et Crevettes- Puree de pommes de terre et rucula,
tomates sechees avec bulgur, asperges avec sauce au vin rouge (with
arugula-mashed potato, dried tomato bulgur, asparagus in red wine
sauce) or Confit de Canard et Agneau-Duo decanard et d’agneau
confit, rissoto safranne, pommes poches avec reduction de raisin et
vinaigre balsamique (Duo of duck and lamb confit with saffron
rissoto, poached lady apple and balsamic grape reduction). The big
surprise was the pairing of the Cuvee Jerome, a perfect blend by
Tita Trillo and Pierre Clerget which offered a range of harmonious
and well-balanced fresh wines from the Herault region in Lanquedoc,
a perfect accompaniment with the Roulade de Saumon and the Confit de
Canard. As the party carried on, the guests enjoyed the jazz
music by the Soulful Band.
We were so charmed with the extravagantly
prepared dinner when Clerget came up with another bash of two select
wines that he personally hand-carried from France. First, we had
Saint-Chinian AOC from the foothills of the Pyrenees mountains in
Lanquedoc—a wine so supple and fleshy with aromas of red fruit,
laurel and touch of spicy notes, perfect for our cheese platter. The
dessert Tarte Aux Pommes-Frangipane de noix et butterscotch (with
walnut frangipane and butterscotch) came with Seduction de La
Beaugraviere, a sweet wine that ended our dinner with sweet songs in
our hearts.
What a wonderful birthday bash indeed!
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