On a sun drenched fall afternoon, across from the hallowed halls of Yale University in New Haven, Connecticut the Fairfield Confrerie des Chevaliers du Tastevin came together for the annual Paulee de Mersault at the Union League Cafe.

The mood was festive as the group enjoyed delicious wines and gourmet french food,  once again in each other’s company. Pernand-Vergelesses Sous Fretille Premier Cru 2017, along with  Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru 2014 were presented upon silver trays as the group arrived, mingling and celebrating being amongst one another and sharing stories of travels to come and wines to drink.

 

For the reception, the first course was a mouthwatering soufflé’ de corvettes, so rich in flavor yet so light and airy done in the best of french style. This was followed by a a delicious fillet of sole topped with truffle shavings (“la sole salvage de Douvres et sa truffle bourguignonne”), a hearty and perfectly cooked pheasant en croute (“la tarte as paisan, agrementee de foie gras”), and two excellent cheeses and petit fours.

 

As farewells were exchanged and the membership departed for their uber lifts home another exquisite Tastevin outing came to a close as the sun went down.-

- Joanie Carter