Le Meurice launches new series of winemaker dinners

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Restaurant Le Dalí at Dorchester Collection’s Le Meurice in Paris has announced it will host ‘les Jeudis de Vignerons’, a series of four dinners highlighting specific wine growers from different regions of France. Curated by the hotel’s wine director, Gabriel Veissaire, and supported by Michelin-starred chef Alain Ducasse, each event will highlight one estate and offer an opportunity to meet the winemaker through a bespoke dining experience.

A SERIES OF FOUR DINNERS

Across four dates throughout the year, each dinner will open with a guided tasting of four cuvées from the featured producer. Guests will be introduced to the grower’s philosophy and approach, with each cuvée discussed in detail before the dining experience begins.

A four-course menu will then be served, crafted by Alain Ducasse’s teams, with each dish paired to the estate’s cuvées. The winemaker will remain present throughout the evening, offering guidance and further insights.

After each dinner, the featured cuvées will be available for two months on the wine lists at both Restaurant Le Dali and Restaurant Le Meurice Alain Ducasse, presented as a dedicated ‘Coup de Coeur’ selection.

FOUR FEATURED WINE ESTATES

Le Meurice has selected four distinguished wine estates for the series, each representing a unique terroir. The series will commence on March 19, when Jérôme Bretaudeau will present Domaine de Bellevue (Loire Valley) and its acclaimed Muscadet wines. This will be followed in May by Géraldine Godot, who will showcase Domaine de l’Arlot (Burgundy, Nuits‑Saint‑Georges), featuring Pinot Noir and Chardonnay from the Côte de Nuits.

In October, Charles Perrin will introduce Château de Beaucastel and its celebrated Châteauneuf‑du‑Pape wines from the Rhône Valley. The series will conclude in December with Xavier Monnot, who will present a selection of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from his Burgundy estate.

Speaking of the upcoming series, wine director Gabriel Veissaire comments: “Wine is a lifestyle. Our goal is to provide guests with an opportunity to meet, engage and interact with producers from key wine regions in France, bringing to life the storytelling behind these wines, within a setting that is marked by history, culture and gastronomic excellence.”  

The wine estate dinner experience will be priced at €150 per person, including a guided tasting, a four-course menu and wine pairings. The experience will be offered on Thursdays March 19, May 21, October 15 and December 3, 2026. Reservations can be made by email at ledali.lmp@dorchestercollection.com, by phone on +33 1 44 58 10 44, or via the hotel website.