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Mondiale Bordeaux Tasting at Heidelberg Distributing – June 23, 2015

Cincinnati Mondiale members were treated to an extraordinary wine experience by Vice Echanson Mike Monnin in collaboration with Bailli George Elliott. On June 23, 2015, Mike brought in renowned speaker and Bordeaux wine expert extraordinaire Dan Greathouse to share his wit and wisdom with our bailliage at the cozy Heidelberg tasting facility just across the river in Hebron, Kentucky. Mr Greathouse, just back from a trip to Vinexpo 2015 in Bordeaux, joined the Heidelberg Distributing Co. in 1988 and currently seeks out fine wines throughout the world to bring to the Ohio and Kentucky market. He has been seen on numerous television wine shows and is the auctioneer for the prestigious Cincinnati International Wine Festival.

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We started with a very interesting Nicolas Idiart Blanc de Blanc Brut from the Loire Valley. Mr. Idiart was the youngest graduate from the Bordeaux winemaking school Blanquefort at age 19 and his talents were evident in this sparkler. Our wines were a comparison of first and second label bottlings, primarily from Margaux. As Mr. Greathouse entertained and educated us, a splendid buffet dinner was served by Michael “Funky” Forgus including a Black Angus NY strip au poivre which paired nicely with six Bordeaux selections including a 2008 Château Margaux. The combination of Mr. Greathouse’s wine knowledge, the sumptuous buffet, and “over the top” wines made for a delightful evening. As a final parting gift to all of us, Vice Echanson Monnin brought out a rare magnum of 2011 Château d’Yquem which was enjoyed by all. What a memorable evening!

Graig W. Smith, Vice Chargé de Presse

Welcome to the Cincinnati Bailliage of the Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs!

Chaîne Cincinnati includes local businessmen and women, doctors, lawyers, chefs, wine distributors and retailers as well as others in the food and wine fields. Our Bailliage unites professional and amateur gastronomes in a private, not-for-profit society committed to promoting the culinary arts and those of enology and hospitality through example, education and camaraderie.

As an example, we foster the development of the culinary arts among our community's promising chefs by contributing to the Cincinnati Freestore Foodbank’s culinary education program called Cincinnati Cooks. We raise money for this purpose by asking for voluntary donations from our members annually, holding an annual wine auction and having special fundraising events.

Additionally, the Cincinnati Chaîne is home to an active chapter of Société Mondiale du Vin, an organization dedicated to enjoying and learning about the world of fine wine and spirits. Over the last few years our members have toured internationally renowned wine destinations to further their understanding of those areas and their wines.

The Bailliage de Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Cincinnati is affiliated with the Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, Bailliage des Etats-Unis (United States Chapter), which is associated with the International Headquarters in Paris.

Salut and Vive la Chaîne!