For the third consecutive year, Business France is partnering with renowned sommelier and wine expert Christy Canterbury, Master of Wine, to highlight the remarkable range of French wines and spirits available under the Taste France brand. Ms. Canterbury, MW blind tasted wines from our exhibitors to arrive at her final selection of 33 top bottles which will be available for an open tasting session during the show, This year, the selection goes beyond wine, taking advantage of France’s gastronomic offer also present onsite June 23-25^th  at the Summer Fancy Food Show. In conversation with esteemed French-American Chef Rougui Dia, Ms. Canterbury,MW paired 16 wines with a menu of bouchées, meticulously crafted by Chef Dia using products from the French Pavilion at the Summer Fancy Food Show.

“It was a pleasure to collaborate with Chef Dia on the Taste France selection this year, “ says Ms. Canterbury, MW. “With this collection, we wanted to showcase the rich tapestry of French gastronomy, marrying flavors from food producers with wines from all over France. Our menu intends to spark conversation and inspiration around French cuisine and French wines while also celebrating this storied tradition.”

Starting Monday June 24^th, from 11am through 3pm, visitors can sample Chef Dia’s menu in conversation with Christy’s pairings which include:

Chaource Cheese Bites featuring products from Fromagerie Lincet and Panacéa
Paired with: Champagne Pierre Mignon NV Champagne Brut Prestige & Dumnacus 2023 Touraine Sauvignon

Crunchy Turnips with a Granny Smith apple core featuring products from Fromagerie Delin
Paired with: Château de Lastours 2023 Corbières Blanc & Château Barthès 2023 Bandol Rosé

Ceviche de Dorade featuring products from Maison Martegale and Vinaigrerie Artisanale de Baune
Paired with: Vinobles Foncalieu 2023 Sillages d’Albarino Pays d’oc IGP & Château Pech de Jammes 2023 Chardonnay Petit Jammes Côtes du Lot IGP

Mini Veal Confit and Foie Gras Burger featuring products from Rougie
Paired with : Château Treviac 2022 Corbières Légende é Domaine Ray-Jane 2020 Bandol Le Falun Veille Vigne

Agou and Eggplant Delight featuring products from Interval
Paired with: Domaine de Tournelles 2020 Malbec Cabernet Cuvée de la Reine Franc Buzet & Domaine Serre Besson 2023 Rosé de Macération Vin de France

Lamb Shoulder with Dijon Mustard Cream featuring products from La Moutarderie Fallot
Paired with: Calmel & Joseph 2022 Vieux Carignan La Fabrique & Chateau de Rouanne 2021 Vinsobres les Côtes

Truffle Cream Shortbread with Fresh Fruits featuring products from Chocolat Mathez
Paired with : Marrenon 2023 Côte de Provence Sainte-Victoire Rosé Triniti & Pure Altitude 2023 Pinot Noir Haute Vallée de l’Aude IGP

Nougat millefeuille featuring products from Chabert & Guillot
Paired with : Champagne Pierre Mignon 2013 Champagne Grand Vintage Année de Madame & Maison Sinnae 2022 Laudun Côtes-du-Rhône Villages Excellence