Bistro Provence’s Spring Wine Dinner with Jean-Marc Espinasse

The day after spring officially begins, Bistro Provence owner Genevieve Guy is presenting a multi-course French dinner paired with a selection of exclusive wines from Houston’s French Country Wines. The guest of honor is French wine expert, Jean-Marc Espinasse, a winemaker, former owner of several vineyards both in Provence and Bandol, wine consultant and a broker in helping small French wineries export their wines to the United States.

Bistro Provence is in West Houston and features the foods, ingredients and cooking styles of France’s famed region of Provence. Cost is not inclusive of tax and gratuity. A $40 deposit via PayPal is required.

Call (713) 827-8008 for reservations or send an email.

Genevieve Guy, owner of Bistro Provence. Photo by Phaedra Cook.

The Menu

Amuse Bouche: Domaine de la Mongestine- Coteaux d’Aix en Provence- Rosé 2017

First Course: Petits poivrons farcis au fromage de chèvre (Sweet bell peppers stuffed with goat cheese and black olives)

paired with

Les Vignobles Gueissard- Côtes de Provence –“G” Blanc 2017

Second Course

Lasagnes Provençales, coulis tomate et basilic (vegetable lasagna, tomato and basil coulis)

paired with

Domaine Rouge Bleu – Côtes du Rhône Village Ste Cécile- Mistral 2016

Third Course

Navarrin d’agneau aux petits légumes de printemps (Lamb Navarrin with spring vegetables)

paired with

Châyeau de Pibarnon – Bandol Rouge 2014

Dessert

Crème brulée à la lavande et au miel (Lavender and Honey Crème Brulée)

paired with

Nicolas Brunet Vouvray Brut Pétillant 2016