After the dignified moment that is Induction Ceremony of the Grand Chapitre when the time came for new and promoted members to be inducted by President Atallah, there followed the Reception and Gala Dinner in the banqueting hall at the Palais de la Bourse.

In the historic city centre of the city the Palais is a masterpiece of 18th century architecture, near the reflecting pool echoing the Garonne River. Created by the Bordeaux Chamber of Commerce and Industry, everyone who sees it is impressed and charmed. And so it was for the 300+ members of the Chaîne and their guests who came together for the culmination of the Grand Chapitre programme.

The evening was in partnership with our Cognac-producing friend and partner ‘La Maison Camus’ which for more than 160 years has been a symbol that embodies aspiration and distinction. Founded in 1863 by the visionary Jean-Baptiste Camus, “La Grande Marque” has become the largest cognac house that proudly maintains its family ownership and independence. [Ed. Now with four generations of membership of the Chaîne!]

The 2024 International Grand Chapitre programme of events therefore closed in style with a spectacular evening in the emblematic place of Bordeaux.

RECEPTION

Canapés
Goat’s cheese and lemon mousse
Confit of aubergine
Onion and black pudding tartlet
Prawn tartare with coconut milk
Stuffed squid with cuttlefish ink sauce

MENU

Green Landes asparagus
peanut and oyster vinaigrette
L'Esprit de Chevalier Blanc 2020 - Pessac-Léognan
Second wine of Domaine de Chevalier

Beef in a bone marrow crust
onions with oxtail and wild garlic stuffing
Bordelaise sauce
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Sablefish
spring herb crumb, Vin Jaune sabayon
bean, pea and morel mushroom compote
Duluc de Branaire-Ducru 2018 - Saint-Julien
Second wine of Château Branaire Ducru

Cheese selection

Chocolate “Camus”
pecan and salted caramel
mushroom ice cream
Camus XO "Intensely Aromatic" Cognac