Inspiring Women of Champagne

This was the first event of its kind in the world. Four inspiring women of champagne were invited to a seminar to explain about their roles in champagne and how they have achieved their success.

The ladies included:

Alexandra Pereyre de Nonancourt, Member of the Management Board, Champagne Laurent-Perrier

Evelyne Roques-Boizel, Brand Ambassador, CEO until 2018, Champagne Boizel

Alice Paillard, Manager, Champagne Bruno Paillard

Vitalie Taittinger, President, Champagne Taittinger

The seminar was led by Kate Chilton-Goodman (BBC Food and Drink Programme).

The seminar was very well received with many people being inspired by their commitment and motivation to achieve and how far things have progressed in terms of accepting women in senior roles in Champagne.

This was followed by the usual 4 course dinner, with Champagnes from the ladies vineyards, most of which were in magnums.

Champagne Reception

Canapes

Foie Royal, brioche & balsamic jelly

Grants of Cumbria smoked salmon, potato cake & lemon Lancashire cream

Blushed cherry tomato bruschetta, black olive & crispy basil

Laurent-Perrier Brut Vintage 2012*

Taittinger Prestige Brut Rose*

TO START

Noro wrapped Atlantic Cod, sea beet oil @ Sevruga caviar

Peruvian potato, clam & Lancashire cream sauce

Bruno Paillard Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut*

SECOND COURSE

Church Hill farm chicken pressing, Eryngi mushroom puree & pearl onion

Chicken liver cigar, pistachio, lack truffle vinaigrette & sorrel

Taittinger Cuvee Prelude Grands Crus

MAIN

Leven of Yorkshire duck breast, confit leg & potato spaghetti

Chervil root puree, Romanesco, roasted heirloom carrot & duck sauce

Boizel Grand Vintage 2012

DESSERT

Rhubarb entremets

Clotted cream mousse, confit rhubarb, ginger streusel, hazelnut nibs, textures of rhubarb micro mint

Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rose*