Fall – Burgundy Dinners
France’s Iconic Wines Bloom at Clifton Inn this Fall with Prix-Fixe Dinners
Nearly 225 years ago, Thomas Jefferson, the country’s founding oenophile, squeezed in a five day jaunt through France’s Burgundy region amidst his obligations as an official envoy from America researching architecture, agriculture and engineering projects. For contemporary aspiring wine connoisseurs seeking to swill and savor as Jefferson once did, only with out the transatlantic three month-long voyage, Clifton Inn is bringing the best Burgundy bouquets to Charlottesville, where Jefferson once tried his hand at viticulture near Monticello, with a prix-fixe fête beginning in September.
From October through December 2010, the restaurant at Clifton Inn [which overlooks Monticello Mountain and was once where Jefferson’s daughter, Martha and her husband Thomas Randolph Mann made their home] will regale guests with a prix-fixe, four course dinner inspired by Jefferson’s epicurean palate and paired with a flight of Burgundies with varietals from the Burgundy Region of France. In keeping with his legacy of sustainable agriculture and vegetable cuisine, the evening menu will depend on the growing season and the wine pairings will vary accordingly – offering guests the opportunity to explore an assortment of vintners. Dinner for two is $225, or linger a little longer and stay the night with a one-night package which includes dinner, accommodations and made-to-order breakfast for $350*.
*Based on double occupancy and availability. Package available Sunday- Thursday.
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Jeffersonian Burgundy Wine Menu for October
First Course
Pan Roasted Chesapeake Bay Striped Bass with Buttered Lump Crab, Cioppino Broth and Saffron Rouille
Second Course
Pappardelle with Duck Confit, Pea Shoots, Butternut Squash Nage, Cracklin’s and Parmigiano Reggiano
Third Course
Rosemary Rubbed Shenandoah Valley Lamb, Dijon-Potato Gnocchi and Butter Glazed Local Mushrooms
Fourth course
Apples Albemarle
Free Form Albemarle Pippin Tart with Cream Cheese Ice Cream and Salted Caramel
