Join PJ Wine on Monday, March 8, 2004 at the Mark Hotel and meet Clive Coates, Master of Wine and Burgundy expert extraordinaire, as he leads us in a dinner celebration of Burgundy. With his unique access to each clos and domaine, and to individual négociants and vignerons, Coates may know more about the Côte D'Or and its wines than any other living writer.

Based in England, Clive has spent over 15 years exploring, visiting, and tasting the best of Burgundy, and is the author of Côte d’Or, described as "a work of love and passion, a volume of praise and criticism, but also a book of understanding and scholarship." Guests are invited to purchase a personally autographed copy of Côte d’Or through PJ Wine following the dinner.

The event will consist of a reception with Clive, followed by a 4-course pairing menu developed by the master chefs at the Mark Hotel. Under Clive’s guidance we have selected two wines per course from the 2002 White Burgundy ("…an outstanding vintage") and 2001 Red Burgundy ("unexpectedly good") vintages. Further details to come in the following days.

2002 White Burgundy
"It’s an outstanding vintage, featuring top-quality wines across the board." —Clive Coates, MW

2001 Red Burgundy
"Unexpectedly Good. Somewhat surprisingly, the 2001 red Burgundy harvest has turned out to be really very good, especially in the Côte de Nuits. There is more substance, definition and character than in the 2000s." –Clive Coates, MW

Where: The Mark Salon (2nd Floor) at the Mark Hotel (Madison Avenue at E. 77th Street)

When: 7pm Monday, March 8, 2004

Cost: $175.00 per person

RSVP: Spacing is limited and reservations are required. Register Online or for further information call 212 567-5500.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Selection of passed hors d’oeuvres
2002 Goisot Sauvignon de St. Bris
2002 Terres Dorees Beaujolais L’Ancienne V.V.

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Jumbo Lump Crab Cake with Stone Ground Mustard Aïoli & Blue Moon Mixed Greens Salad
2002 Jean Paul Droin Tete de Cuvee Chablis
2002 Henri Boillot 1er Cru Meursault "Les Bouchères"

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Grilled Halibut with Herb Beurre Blanc
2002 Paul Pernot Puligny Montrachet
2002 Verget Pouilly Fuisse "Terriors de Vergisson La Roche"

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Roasted Rack of Lamb with Garlic and Rosemary Reduction
1999 Joseph Roty 1er Cru Gevery Chambertin "Champs-Chenys"
1999 Domaine Vincent Girardin Grand Cru Chambertin "Latricieres"

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Chef’s Assortment of Intl. Cheeses, served with accompaniments and Walnut Bread
2001 Nicholas Potel 1er Cru Nuits St. George "Les Boudots"
2001 Mongeard-Mugneret Grand Cru Echezeaux "Vieilles Vignes"