On Sunday Nov 6, 2011 Villa St Benedict catered a fundraising event for the Benedictine Education Foundation. The event included 6 courses, cocktail hour and high end wine pairings with each course. This event highlighted French wines with a French inspired cuisine. This the 2nd year we have hosted this event. We will also be hosting it again in 2012.
Course One
Sesame Crusted-Pan Seared Nairagi filet served over a Sesame Seaweed Salad finished with a Lemon Grass Beurre Blanc
2008 Puligny Montrachet La Garenne 1er Cru Sauzet Burgundy
Course Two
Homemade Ravioli filled with Roasted Butternut Squash and Goat’s Cheese served over a Forrest Mushroom Fricassee, sautéed in a Porchini White Truffle Butter
1970 Leoville Las Cases 2nd g Bordeaux
Course Three
Pan Roasted Duck Breast complimented with Blood Orange Glaze accompanied by a Duck Fat Roasted Purple Potato and Caramelized Leek, Fennel and Cranberry Timbale
1997 Griotte Chambertin Grand Cru LeClerc Burgundy
Course Four
Roasted Peppercorn Medley Rubbed Rack of Lamb Chop complimented with a Lingon Berry Demi Glace served with Sauteed Rainbow Chard and Bacon Infused Salsify
1996 D’Armailhac 5th g. Bordeaux
Course Five
Assorted Cheeses and Berries: White Stilton with Cranberries, Herb Infused Brie and Gorgonzola garnished with Raspberries and Blackberries
2003 Sudirault Sauternes
Course Six
Homemade Apple Charlotte Tart served with fresh Cinnamon-Vanilla Ice Cream and Toffee Sauce
