President Macron on a State visit attended a State Banquet at Windsor on 8th July, along with 160 guests. Mick Jagger wineand partner and Elton John and partner were amongst those present.
It was very much an occasion for the haves rather than the have nots
One notable and expected twist was that the toast was given with a glass of English sparkling wine produced however by a French champagne maker..
Selection of Pre-Dinner Canapes
A Selection of Tender Summer Vegetables from the Gardens of Le Manoir with Sage, Raw Tomato and Extra Virgin Olive Oil Dressing
Supreme of Rhug Estate Chicken with Norfolk Asparagus and Tarragon Cream
Le Cassis Iced Blackcurrant Parfait on a Blackcurrant-soaked Sponge with Elderflower Jelly
Guests each have five glasses, and the wine list includes Domaine Evremond, Classic Cuvee, Edition I, NV; Corton-Charlemagne Grand Cru, Etienne Sauzet, 2022; Chateau Haut-Brion; 1er Grand Cru Classe Pessac-Leognan, 1996; Louis Roederer, Carte Blanche, NV. The English sparkling wine will be used for the toast.
Following dinner, guests will be served Taylor’s 1977 Vintage Port and a 1948 Grande Champagne Cognac by Frapin & Co. The drinks were selected to reflect the years in which President Macron and the King were born.
A special cocktail has also been created for the occasion. The ‘L’entente’ combines British gin with lemon curd and French pastis. It is also garnished with dried French cornflowers and English roses.
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