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Mondiale Champagne Brunch at John Mocker’s – June 2, 2019

Chevalier, John Mocker, the vice president of Lally Pipe as well as a member of the CVG board of directors graciously opened his home for Cincinnati Mondiale’s European Brunch on June 2, 2019. Sipping champagne complemented by Funky’s Catering specialties led to members toasting the beautiful sun-splashed day.

Vice Echanson Provincial Midwest, Mary Horn, presented six dazzling French champagne selections, commencing with Veuve Fourny Blanc de Blancs made from old organic vines in the village of Vertus.  Champagnes that followed, Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque 2011, Taittinger Prélude Grands Crus, Piper-Heidsieck Rare 2002, and J. Lassalle Spécial Club 2008, sparked lively conversation about the range of notes savored with each offering.

  • Marilyn and Don Buckley
    Marilyn and Don Buckley
  • George Elliott, Marj Valvano, and Don Buckley
    George Elliott, Marj Valvano, and Don Buckley
  • The selection of Champagnes
    The selection of Champagnes
  • George Elliott, Bill and Mary Jane James
    George Elliott, Bill and Mary Jane James
  • Barbara and Michael Lancor
    Barbara and Michael Lancor
  • The Brunch Buffet
    The Brunch Buffet
  • Ken Kenniston and George Elliott
    Ken Kenniston and George Elliott
  • Jean Haynes and Pamela Reis
    Jean Haynes and Pamela Reis
  • Pat Gaito, Irwin Weinberg, Chuck Hong
    Pat Gaito, Irwin Weinberg, Chuck Hong
  • Larry Huston, Flavia Bastos, John and Jeannine Winkelmann, and John Mocker
    Larry Huston, Flavia Bastos, John and Jeannine Winkelmann, and John Mocker
  • John Mocker, Mary Horn, and George Elliott
    John Mocker, Mary Horn, and George Elliott

With desserts of assorted macaroons and cannolis, Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé, the most recognized rosé champagne in the world and one of the few rosés still made by the saignée method, offered a spectacular finish.

Chambellan Provincial and Bailli, George Elliott, awarded two Mondiale members, Chevalier Bill James and Chevalier Ken Kenniston with ten-year Commandeur pins, extending congratulations for their years of Chaîne membership.

Those in attendance expressed appreciation for the generosity of Chevalier John Mocker in sharing his gorgeous home, Vice Echanson Provincial Midwest Mary Horn for her expertise in choosing the delicious champagnes, and Michael Forgus of Funky’s Catering for providing the excellent brunch. Elegant champagnes and superb cuisine, further enjoyed while admiring exquisite art, sculpture, and a serene outdoor setting, captured the spirit of a grand afternoon.

Jeane Elliott

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!