Bastille Day may be seven months away, but something French is in the air in Baltimore. On Jan. 30, the Charleston Group is hosting two Chateauneuf-du-Pape events. For those of us with lighter wallets,
's Chateauneuf-du-Pape tasting offers a chance to sample more than 50 wines from the 2007 vintage for $39 from 4 to 6
p.m.
At 7
p.m.
,
hosts a Chateauneuf-du-Pape dinner featuring five courses, 16 wines, and half a dozen winemakers in attendance for $199 per person.
On Sunday, Feb. 8 at 6
p.m.
, the
in Hampden hosts a seven-course French dinner in collaboration with visiting French chef Philipe Aubertin. The menu includes Galen's Foie Gras Cappuccino, Shellfish Boullabaise, and Traditional Duck Cassoulet. It's $125 per person including tax, tip, and wine.