Exclusive Pop-Up Dinners Invite You to Indulge in French Wine & Culture Through Extensive Vintage Tastings at Top New York Restaurants
NEW YORK, OCTOBER 17, 2023 – New Yorkers seeking to explore the finest châteaus and domaines of France need go no further than the island of Manhattan to experience an exquisite vintage collection from two of the country’s finest producers, thanks to Pressoir, the team behind the premier French wine festivals La Fête Du Champagne, La Tablée and La Paulée. Tickets are now available for the November schedule of pop-up dinners, each providing wines from rarefied collections and cellars paired with the cuisine of New York’s finest restaurants for once-in-a-lifetime culinary experiences.
With a passionate mission to transport guests to the vibrant regions of France’s most distinguished wineries, the team behind Pressoir believes that unforgettable experiences happen when the best wines from the finest estates and most talented winemakers are brought together with a dedicated community of wine enthusiasts in a setting infused with generous spirit. With this mission in mind, Pressoir has curated exclusive dinners in collaboration with acclaimed wineries and New York’s award-winning restaurants.
CHÂTEAU RAYAS AT LEGACY RECORDS DRAWING ROOM
Thursday, November 9, 6:30-9:30pm
Considered by many to be one of the most elegant wines of Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Chateau Rayas is truly unique. Its famous sandy terrain imparts great finesse in these pure Grenache gems. Join Pressoir for a memorable dinner with the unique opportunity to taste twelve wines from the hallowed estate, with vintages spanning from the past three decades.
- Location: Legacy Records Drawing Room, 517 West 38th Street, New York
- Cost: $1,705 (+ tax)
- $1,500 for Pressoir Club Members
- Tickets can be purchased here
DOMAINE LEFLAIVE AT CROWN SHY
Tuesday, November 14, 6:30-9:30pm
Tasting a wine from Domaine Leflaive is always a special moment. But, the opportunity to drink thirteen pristine bottles of the famed Puligny-Montrachet producer will certainly make for an unforgettable experience. The Pressoir team has carefully curated extremely rare wines that include a deep five-vintage vertical of the famed “Les Pucelles” back to 1989 as well as four vintages of Chevalier Montrachet back to 1983, all from Domaine Leflaive.
- Location: Crown Shy, 70 Pine Street, New York
- Cost: $3,330 (+ tax)
- $2,900 for Pressoir Club Members
- Tickets can be purchased here
Founded by celebrated wine expert Daniel Johnnes, whose influence on the wine and hospitality industry is recognized far and wide, Pressoir is the country’s leading wine organization honoring the Burgundy, Champagne, and Rhône Valley regions. Pressoir originated with the first La Paulée event held in the U.S. in 2000, designed to bring the wine and culture of Burgundy to American wine lovers. Since then, the Pressoir team has built an organization that is dedicated to showcasing French wine and culture through a range of events and services. To learn more about Pressoir and its ongoing calendar of exclusive events, visit: https://www.pressoir.wine/.
