Domaine des Deux Clés Wine Dinner

Domaine des Deux Clés is situated among the high elevation rocky valleys of the Hautes-Corbières, just 25km from the Mediterranean Sea in Southern France. Gaëlle and Florian Richter are producing some of the most distinctive and soulful wines coming out of the Languedoc today. Gaëlle, a Burgundian, trained to be an enologist in Dijon. Florian, the son of a German wine importer, studied international wine business at Geisenheim University. The two met in 2009 while working at Maison Champy in Burgundy and have been inseparable ever since. It was at Maison Champy where they first experienced working with Biodynamics. This early exposure to Biodynamic viticulture would prove instrumental in the decision to employ Biodynamics at their own Domaine.

In 2015 the stars aligned, and they were able to purchase 12.5 hectares of old vines on the rough hillsides near Fontjoncouse. These unique vineyards are spread over several valleys, with multiple exposures and varying altitudes of 250-350m. Today, all vineyards are Demeter certified or in the conversion process. Work in the vineyards is dominated by meticulous manual labor, as the narrow vine rows of the older plantings make working with a tractor impossible. Gaëlle and Florian are in the vines daily and intimately understand each parcel they farm.

The couple have a firm belief that this understanding is necessary in order to craft wines as singular and unique as the terroirs from which the wines are produced.

In the cellar the focus is on elegance and freshness. Both great lovers of Burgundy, Gaëlle and Florian believe that the unique micro-climate of Fontjoncouse lends itself nicely to a finesse driven style reminiscent of their favorite Burgundies.

Still in their early 30’s, we do not think it’s a stretch to believe that one day Domaine Des Deux Clés will be considered a benchmark producer not just in Corbières, but the entire Languedoc.

We are incredibly honored for the opportunity to host Florian Richter at Mallard for an intimate wine dinner. Florian will join us for a special 4-course meal by Chef Hamilton Johnson prepared to pair with wines from Doaine des Deux Clés to shed more light on his wines and his and Gaëlle's story as winemakers.

We will be serving the following wines with our dinner:

1. Domaine des Deux Clés, Corbières Blanc, Macabeu / Grenache Blanc / Grenache Gris / Vermentino, Languedoc, France, 2022
2. Domaine des Deux Clés, Jeux de Clés Rouge, Grenache, Vallée du Paradis, Languedoc, France, 2022
3. Domaine des Deux Clés, Reserve Rouge, Carignan / Grenache, Vallée du Paradis, Languedoc, 2020
4. Domaine des Deux Clés, Clés en Main Rosé, Syrah / Mourvèdre / Carignan, Languedoc, France, 2022

$25 of all ticket sales will go directly to our service team as gratuity

Due to the nature of this menu, we will not be able to make large changes to the menu to accomodate allergies. Small changes will be approved by chef on a case by case basis. Please email Wine Director, Erin Dudley - [email protected] - if you have any questions or requests

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