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By Tom Fitzmorris
Originally published September 7, 2007

The Wines Of Faiveley, The Food Of Herbsaint

Faiveley has long been one of the more reliable major negotiants of Burgundy wines, particularly in the red half of the spectrum. I know I've had many good ones over the years. Chef Donald Link and his staff at Herbsaint have a wine dinner planned for Friday, September 14 featuring those wines with the French-tinged restaurant's food.

The price is $125, plus plus (meaning somewhere in the neighborghood of $160 per person). The food goes to the outer limits of country French cookery, bringing some rarely-seen items to the table. But the value will be in the wines, which include some very serious juice. Here's the menu:

Brandade
(Pureed salt cod with garlic, olive oil, and cream; chefs have been trying to get us to like this for years, without any notable luck)
With Tomato Confit and Leek Vinaigrette
Montagny Blanc Domaine de la Croix Jacquelet 2004
 
Epoisses Tart
(Epoisses is a powerfully aromatic, intense cheese from Burgundy)
With Figs and Prosciutto
Nuits-St-Georges Les Lavieres 2004
 
Oeufs en Meurette
(A classic French dish of eggs poached in red wine, with bacon and onions in a sauce of reduced red wine and stock)
Chambolle-Musigny 1er Cru  La Combe D'Orveau 2004
Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru La Combe Aux Moines 2004
 
Roasted Duck
With Olives and Pomme Puree
Corton Clos des Cortons Grand Cru 2004
 
Gateau du Riz

Herbsaint. 701 St. Charles Ave. 524-4114.
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