Each year, Noble Rot Lambs Conduit Street hosts a grand celebration for Beaujolais Nouveau Day, inviting a guest chef or restaurant to take over their kitchen for the occasion. Last year’s guest was The Four Horsemen from Brooklyn, while this year’s event featured Vantre from Paris, with proprietor Marco Pelletier and chef Satria Vue at the helm. Their collaboration provided an impressive food experience perfectly paired with Beaujolais wines served in large formats, making it a truly remarkable event.
This year also marked the tenth anniversary of Noble Rot Lambs Conduit Street, a milestone that brought back fond memories of the restaurant’s opening. The event showcased a delightful selection of dishes, including:
- Belaun Kintoa Ham
- Native oysters accompanied by pig trotter terrine with poireaux vinaigrette, honey mustard, and white truffle oil
- Scallops with endive, kumquat, and sheep’s ricotta
- Venison tartare flavored with juniper and Jerusalem artichoke
- Autumn vegetable gado gado with aioli
- Wild fowl and foie gras Wellington served with braised radicchio and jus de salmis
- Hen of the woods mushrooms with vin jaune, venere rice, cauliflower, and walnut praline
- A pear and kiwi pavlova topped with fennel flower ice cream
The Wines Featured
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Yann Bertrand ‘Dynamite Morgon’ 2023, Beaujolais (magnum)
A supple, bright wine with grainy texture showcasing lovely acidity and elegant style. Scored 94/100. -
Château Thivin ‘La Chappelle’ 2023, Beaujolais (magnum)
Vivid and rich, with fresh black cherry and blackcurrant fruits, this wine combines depth with freshness. Scored 94/100. -
Jean Foillard Morgon Côte du Py 2022, Beaujolais (double magnum)
Slightly cloudy, rich, and juicy, featuring good acidity and brightness. Scored 93/100. -
Philippe Viet Régnié Haut Ronze 2021, Beaujolais (magnum)
Elegant with bright red cherries and cranberries, showcasing nice tension and juiciness. Scored 94/100. -
Saint Cyr Terroir de Bellevue 2021, Beaujolais (magnum)
Bright red cherry and redcurrant notes with mineral qualities and juiciness. Scored 94/100. -
Château Thivin Les Griottes de Brulhé 2023, Côte de Brouilly (magnum)
Juicy and vivid with crunchy raspberry and red cherry flavors. Scored 94/100. -
Justin Dutraive Plan B 2022, Beaujolais (magnum)
Fresh and tensile, with raspberry and cherry fruit and a sappy edge. Scored 95/100. -
Saint Cyr Terroir de Lachassagne Beaujolais Blanc 2022 (double magnum)
Spectacular single vineyard wine with mineral and taut qualities, exhibiting precision and complexity. Scored 95/100. -
Domaine Chapel Fleurie Charbonnières 2022, Beaujolais (double magnum)
Juicy and expressive, featuring lovely black cherries and blackberries with herbal notes. Scored 95/100.
This celebration not only honored the Beaujolais Nouveau but also the decade-long journey of Noble Rot, reinforcing its status as a beloved institution in the wine and culinary community.