Following the tradition of previous years, the Bailliage held its 2015 Chapitre at the 5-star Grand Deluxe Hotel Gran Meliá Caracas.

The Gala event commenced with the Induction Ceremony presided over by Wolfgang Gutmann, our own Bailli Délégué Honoraire in his capacity as a Member of the Conseil Magistral. He was assisted by Bailli Délégué Fabian Ponce.

After the welcoming reception and cocktails the members and their guests enjoyed an excellent seven-course Gala Dinner in the hotel’s “Gran Via Room”.

The menu was a masterpiece of fine Gran Meliá Caracas cuisine. The kitchen and service brigades delivered a perfect performance.

RECEPTION

Gran Meliá Caracas appetiser selection
Cava Vilarnau Rosé
Whisky Chivas Regal 18 year old
Vodka Grey Goose


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Amuse bouche

Cured salmon, Parmesan crisp, mustard, dill and yogurt
2013 Placido Pinot Grigio – Veneto, Italy

Duo of meat and poultry with Paul Bocuse style black truffle cream
Sandeman Tawny Port – Douro Valley, Portugal

Scallop and lobster aromatised by bacon and black garlic
2014 Apaltagua Sauvignon Blanc –Central Valley, Chile

Red snapper with mussels, potatoes and saffron
2013 Albariño Vanidade – Rias Baixas, Spain

Apple and Calvados sorbet

Magret of duck, confit in millefeuille, dates and sweet potato
2011 Luna Malbec – Mendoza, Argentina

French Brie with walnuts and warm peach purée
Borges Ruby Port – Oporto, Portugal

Christmas Stollen “Grand Meliá Caracas style
Cava Vilarnau Rosé – Catalonia, Spain

Coffee and petits fours
Digestifs

The dinner was complemented by entertainment from a quartet and the singer Hana Kovayashi.

It was an evening full of traditional Christmas spirit and Chaîne camaraderie.

Fabian Ponce
Bailli Délégué