Once again, we return to one of our members’ favourite haunts for our traditional’ Grouse Supper – L’Escargot.
The start of the autumn season is hailed as the ‘Glorious 12th ’’ and the Grouse season, in particular, is relatively short – lasting only till 10th December.
Pictures from last year here: https://gastronomes.org/photo-gallery/
Game shooting is a powerful illustration of how human activity can positively impact the environment and rural economy. By embracing sustainable practices and conservation efforts, the shooting community plays a vital role in preserving natural habitats, supporting local economies, and upholding cherished traditions. This symbiotic relationship between game shooting, the environment, and rural communities exemplifies the potential for harmonious coexistence between human activity and the natural world (Acreage rural 2023)
We do not debate the pros and cons but await each year for the season of new produce for our culinary delight.
You will know the excellent format and quality that fellow Gastronomes Brian Clivaz and Head Chef James ‘Jimmy’ Tyrrell always provide:
MENU
- Champagne Reception
with Canapés (Saumon fumé, L’Escargots en croûte Tapenade) - Terrine de foie gras Chutney d’abricots épicé
- Roast Grouse with traditional accompaniments
Dauphinoise potatoes & Haricots verts - Bande aux pêches Crème fraiche
- Coffee & Madeleines
We are also featuring wines by Altas Quintas:
Born in the 2004 harvest, the brand Altas Quintas has the vineyard and winery in the hillsides of the mountain of São Mamede, where take advantage of a terroir influenced by altitude to produce wines that combine quality and uniqueness.
The vineyards Altas Quintas are placed in the heart of Natural Park of the mountain of São Mamede, in an altitude of about 600 meters. This is the terroir most unique of the AOC Alentejo-Portalegre and is there where Altas Quintas combines Nature and the Human being to produce differentiating wines, intense, elegant, fresh, wines with longevity, that express the land that saw them born.
The cultural richness, the millennial historical heritage that surrounds it and its traditions are contagious, we feel an intense passion from the people who insist on working and caring of the land, rising wines of excellence, always accompanied by a rich, meticulous, and distinctive gastronomy
VINS
- Viuva Le Cocq Sparkling Wine 2020
- Altas Quintas White Wine 2023
- Altas Quintas Talha Red Wine 2021
- Quinta da Corrieira 2012 AOC Carcavelos
Please book here asap: https://gastronomes.org/members-area-new/
The password to access the members’ area and Bookwhen log-in has been sent under a separate email twice previously – please check you have this and let us know if an issue
Kind regards
The President
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