Almost three quarters of a century ago, Etienne Grangeon left his career working in wines owned by others and started his own, small vineyard in the historic wine region of known as Chateauneuf-du-Pape. In the seven decades and three generations of Grangeons since, the Cristia winery has grown and now produces wines as rich as the history of the lands it comes from.

Now, on Tuesday, Nov. 10, Etoile Cuisine et Bar’s co-owner and master chef, Philippe Verpiand, is inviting everyone to come experience this family of wines as he presents a lavish, four-course dinner paired with them.

The dinner begins at 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10. The cost of the dinner is $122 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required by calling 832-668-5808.

This is only the second in-house wine dinner the restaurant has held since the beginning of the pandemic, so space is very limited due to spacing and reservations are required. For safety measures, masks are required on entering, leaving or moving about in the restaurant.

Etoile Cuisine et Bar is located at 1101-11 Uptown Park Blvd in Uptown. It is open daily lunch and dinner seven days a week. Monday-Thursday: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 5 p.m.-10 p.m.; Friday: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 5 p.m.-10:30 p.m.; Saturday: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 5 p.m.-10:30 p.m.; Sunday: 11 a.m.-3 p.m., 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Free valet service is offered for lunch and dinner daily. For reservations or information, call 832-668-5808 or go to www.etoilecuisine.com.

 

First Course

SOUPE DE POTIMARRON ET FOIE GRAS

kabocha squash veloute, foie gras, brioche croutons

2016 Domaine de Cristia Grenache

 

Second Course

CAILLE DU TEXAS EN FEUILLE DE CHOUX

Texas quail wrapped in savoy cabbage, quail juniper en jus

2015 Domaine de Cristia Vacqueras

 

Third Course

FILET DE VEAU AUX MORILLES

veal tenderloin, morel mushroom sauce, polenta

2013 Domaine de Cristia Châteauneuf-du-Pape

 

Dessert

BRIE AUX TRUFFLES

brie stuffed with truffle mascarpone, truffle honey, greens

2016 Domaine de Cristia, Châteauneuf-du-Pape