This year the Bailliage of Calgary was invited to share World Chaîne Day as part of “La Paulée de Calgary”. The two associations have some membership overlap. Extending the invite to the rest of our Bailliage the opportunity was too good to miss, namely celebrating World Chaîne Day at a Chaîne establishment (The Ranchmen’s Club in Calgary) as well as enjoying the company of fellow epicureans.

La Paulée de Calgary traces its roots to an ancient tradition of Burgundy, when winemakers and vineyard workers gathered to celebrate the harvest. This provided an opportunity to share their experiences, enjoy the fruits of their labour, and forge bonds within the community.

Burgundy Week in Calgary features a series of events, culminating with the celebration of the Grand Tasting and La Paulée Gala Dinner, where attendees can taste an array of exceptional Burgundy wines and savour gourmet cuisine, prepared by Executive Chef Douglas King, Maître Rotîsseur.

RECEPTION

Gougères and charcuterie
Crémant du Jura - Domaine Rolet

MENU

Salade gourmand de foie gras ‘Michel Guérard’
summer truffle, artichoke
haricots vert, Miner’s lettuce

Lobster Thermidor ‘Alain Ducasse’
Swiss chard, blackcurrant
Tellicherry black peppercorns
(Ed: from India’s Malabar coast)

Beef bourgignon ‘Chateaubriand’

Cheese selection

Crème brûlée style tart
raspberry, blueberry, passion fruit

Chronicle Roasters coffee
Premium tea selection

Burgundy connoisseurs and guests alike, are encouraged to dive into their cellars, sharing their best bottles with fellow guests. With one rule: only the person who brought the bottle can pour it. You are not allowed to ask that person to try their wine. You are offered the wine that they are pouring. Once a bottle is empty, it is added to a table at the end so everyone can admire what has been sampled.

Burgundy Week / La Paulée de Calgary has become the largest celebration of Burgundian food, wine and culture in Canada.

Attendees celebrated both the tradition of World Chaîne Day along with La Paulée, sharing delicious food, remarkable wines, and promoting friendships of the Chaîne and Burgundy.

Ashley James
Vice Chargée de Presse