Don't miss your chance to meet François-Xavier de Saint Exupéry

Hello again. In an earlier post (Tiregand Blog), I gave you a good description of the de Saint Exupéry family and their wines made at Château de Tiregand. Now, during the week beginning April 23rd,  you have a number of opportunities to meet François-Xavier de Saint Exupéry, taste his wines, and chat about them and the property, and anything else that is on your mind. There are two tasting events listed below, as well as a wine-pairing dinner at Kiki's Bistro. Of course, I will be there, the ever-toiling French wine importer, to add to the festivities. And don't forget the Pastoral Artisan Producers Festival on Saturday, April 28th from 11AM-3PM.

House of Glunz, 1206 N Wells Street, Chicago

April 25th 6:30-8PM

Chateau de Tiregand wine tasting with the winemaker

Have a chance to meet Francois-Xavier de Saint Exupery, the winemaker for Chateau de Tiregand. This family-owned property makes wine in the Pecharmant appellation of the Bergerac region, just about 40 miles east of Bordeaux. The region features the same grapes as used in Bordeaux wines, and represent great values. Francois-Xavier makes consistently great wines and is looking forward to sharing his passion with you. For those who have read the book "The Little Prince" this is the family of the author, Antoine de Saint Exupery.

There will be a charge of $10 for the tasting that can be applied to a purchase of $30 or more.

Kiki’s Bistro, 900 N Franklin Street, Chicago

April 26th 6:30PM

Chateau de Tiregand Wine Dinner with the winemaker

Have a chance to meet Francois-Xavier de Saint Exupery, the winemaker for Chateau de Tiregand. This family-owned property makes wine in the Pécharmant appellation of the Bergerac region, just about 40 miles east of Bordeaux. The region features the same grapes as used in Bordeaux wines, and represent great values. Francois-Xavier makes consistently great wines and is looking forward to sharing his passion with you. For those who have read the book "The Little Prince" this is the family of the author, Antoine de Saint Exupery. We will be tasting first his white wine made from Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, followed by a comparison of the 2005 and 2009 vintages of the Chateau Tiregand Red, and finally the 2007 vintage of the Chateau de Tiregand Grand Millésime, their premium red wine. These three wine flights will be matched by wonderful dishes prepared in the renowned kitchen of Kiki's Bistro. For the last wine, a Monbazillac, made by his neighbor Christian Roche, will be paired with dessert.

email to grapenewsimporting@gmail.com for details. Call Kiki's at 312-335-5454 for reservations.

Webster’s Wine Bar, 1480 W. Webster Ave, Chicago

 April 27th 5:30-7:30PM

Chateau de Tiregand Wine Tasting with the winemaker

Have a chance to meet Francois-Xavier de Saint Exupery, the winemaker for Chateau de Tiregand. This family-owned property makes wine in the Pécharmant appellation of the Bergerac region, just about 40 miles east of Bordeaux. The region features the same grapes as used in Bordeaux wines,

and represent great values. Francois-Xavier makes consistently great wines and is looking forward to sharing his passion with you. For those who have read the book "The Little Prince" this is the family of the author, Antoine de Saint Exupery. You can sample the rich and flavorful hand-crafted wines made at Chateau de Tiregand while learning about the family property and just how the wines are made from the man who makes the wines and manages the vineyards with loving care.

This is a free event and you will be able to purchase the wines shown through Webster's Wine Bar

 Email to grapenewsimporting@gmail.com for details or just show up. We look forward to seeing you there.