Earlier this month we announced that Dhall and Nash will be the new exclusive agent in New Zealand for Paul Jaboulet Aîné. To celebrate this new addition to our portfolio we invited Gwenaële Chesnais, Paul Jaboulet’s Regional Director for Asia Pacific, to visit NZ and help host three fantastic dinner events showcasing their Rhône Valley wines.
Auckland Dinner Event
at Paris Butter
Tuesday 8th May
Menu:
Bread and truffle butter, sourdough velouté egg cup, sutra french caviar and cauliflower, salmon pot and its roe, mahurangi oyster and rhubarb
Paired with Paul Jaboulet Aine 2016 Parallele 45 Blanc
Sashimi crayfish and kiwifruit, poached crayfish, almond gazpacho, bisque jelly, grapes
Paired with Paul Jaboulet Aine 2016 Domaine Mule Blanche
Olliff Farm 64ºC egg, grilled mushroom mousse, local mushrooms, truffle gel, saucisson, parmesan custard
Paired with Paul Jaboulet Aine 2015 Les Jumelles
Charcoal duck breast, beetroot and vanilla, cabbage, radish, raspberry, sherry
Paired with Paul Jaboulet Aine 2012 La Petite Chapelle
Lemon meringue
Paired with Paul Jaboulet Aine 2014 Muscat de Beaumes de Venise
Wellington Dinner Event
at Sofitel Wellington
Wednesday 9th May
Menu:
Herb panna cotta, beetroots, soft goats curd, freekeh, walnuts
Paired with Paul Jaboulet Aine 2016 Parallele 45 Blanc
Atlantic scallops, saffron bisque, pickled green lip mussels, flageolet beans, baby vegetables
Paired with Paul Jaboulet Aine 2016 Domaine Mule Blanche
Pork belly from the rotisserie, Parisienne sweet potato, pickled mustard seeds, Bosc pear, amaretti crumb
Paired with Paul Jaboulet Aine 2015 Les Jumelles
Lamb backstrap cooked on Manuka wood, ash baked onions, almond cream, salsa verde
Paired with Paul Jaboulet Aine 2012 La Petite Chapelle
Feijoa, cinnamon and white chocolate mousse, roasted banana ice cream
Paired with Paul Jaboulet Aine 2014 Muscat de Beaumes de Venise
Christchurch Event
at St. Germain
Thursday 10th May
Menu:
Lamb sweetbread terrine, herb chantilly
Paired with Paul Jaboulet Aine 2016 Parallele 45 Blanc
Monkfish, petits legumes, squid ink tuile, saffron sauce
Paired with Paul Jaboulet Aine 2016 Domaine Mule Blanche
Anchovy stuffed lamb belly, persillade sponge, lentil ragout, thyme jus
Paired with Paul Jaboulet Aine 2015 Les Jumelles
Duck breast, plum sauce, pumpkin purée, celeriac purée
Paired with Paul Jaboulet Aine 2012 La Petite Chapelle
Poached pear, beetroot sorbet, meringues and crumble
Paired with Paul Jaboulet Aine 2014 Muscat de Beaumes de Venise
The Wine List
2016 Paul Jaboulet Côtes du Rhône Parallèle 45 Blanc
An attractive bouquet with citrus and floral notes. Fresh, balanced and juicy.
2016 Paul Jaboulet Crozes Hermitage Domaine Mule Blanche
Fresh with mineral and fruity notes giving very fine balance and length.
Robert Parker, Wine Advocate | 90 points
2009 Paul Jaboulet Côte Rôties Les Jumelles
Notes of peony, potpourri and black olives with a rich, velvety mouthfeel.
2009 Paul Jaboulet Hermitage La Petite Chapelle
A mineral streak highlights nuances of violet, berries and spice.
Antonio Galloni, Vinous | 93 points
2014 Paul Jaboulet Muscat de Beaumes de Venise
Dense and rich but enhanced with a beautiful freshness. A wine of great flavours.
