2022 Wine Circle

LYCÉE FRANÇAIS DE SAN FRANCISCO

NOV 11 2022

event

The French Club • Le Cercle de l’Union de San Francisco



The LFSF Board of Directors
Chris ALLEXANDRE
President of the Board & Event Co-Chair
Pierre-Yves LESAICHERRE
Trustee & Event Co-Chair
Emmanuel TEXIER
Head of School
and Nathalie HAUTAVOINE, Director of Advancement present
the second edition of the

THANK YOU
The French Club, Cercle de l’Union de San Francisco
and Chef Lionel BALBASTRE
VOLUNTEERS
Gregory GALIN, Master of Ceremony
Charles SORRIE & Meriem FAIDI-CURTIL, Auctioneers
Eric DROUILLY and Valérie VAISSE

EVENING PROGRAM

6:00 PM

Welcome
Hors d’oeuvres and champagne

7:00 PM

French five course dinner with wine pairing
Wine Auction
The LFSF Financial Aid Endowment Fund, Paddle Raise

From left to right
Tommy FOGARTY Jr., f rom THOMAS FOGARTY WINNERY
Julien FAYARD and Camille GAÏO, f rom FAYARD WINEMAKING
Eglantine CHAUFFOUR and Alberto BIANCHI, from ENA WINES

Juan Pablo TORRES-PADILLA, f rom SULLIVAN RUTHERFORD ESTATE
Frederick BOELEN, f rom LA CAVE
Jean Noël FOURMEAUX and Matthew REGAN, f rom VGS CHATEAU POTELLE

Thank you to our Wine Collector and
Vintners for their generous selection of the
wines to be poured.

PAIRED WINES

LA CAVE
Frédérick BOELEN

Champagne Guilleminot Pinot Noir

ENA WINE
Eglantine CHAUFFOUR & Alberto BIANCHI

Pinot Noir 2020

FAYARD WINEMAKING
Julien FAYARD and Camille GAÏO

Julien Fayard McGah Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2018

SULLIVAN RUTHERFORD ESTATE
Juan Pablo TORRES-PADILLA

J.O. Sullivan Founder’s Reserve Merlot 2014
J.O. Sullivan Founder’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

THOMAS FOGARTY WINERY
Tommy FOGARTY, Jr.

Thomas Fogarty Winery Langley Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2019
Thomas Fogarty Lexington Wine Co. Gist Ranch Estate
‘Apex’ 2015

VGS CHÂTEAU POTELLE
Jean-Noël FOURMEAUX & Matthew REGAN

VGS Château Potelle Fourmeaux Chardonnay 2014
VGS GSC Terroir Collection 2016

MENU

Reception – Hors d’Oeuvres
An assortment of passed Canapé & Tsar Nicoulai Golden
Reserve Caviar

1st Course
Tuna Carpaccio, Roasted Red Peppers, Arugula & Olives with
Lemon Vinaigrette

2nd Course
Seared Sea Scallops, Braised Leeks, Classic Beurre-Blanc

Main Course
Veal Medallions Au Poivre, Mushrooms, Potato Gratin &
Haricots-Verts

Cheese
Selection of the Chef

Dessert
Yuzu Lemon Tarte

All dishes are prepared with the freshest
ingredients.
The menu is subject to change according
to Chef BALBASTRE’s selection at market.

LIVE AUCTION

1| LET’S WARM UP!
A selection of wines from a few of our vintners

LA CAVE
One Beaujolais Régnié from Domaine Dufour, Gamay aged in barrels
for 2 years
One Saint Emilion grand cru, Insouciance from Château Vieux
Fournay, (Merlot sulfate free)
Donor: Frédérick BOELEN, Owner of LA CAVE

ENA WINES
One ENA Sauvignon Blanc 2021
One ENA Eurica 2021
Donor: Eglantine CHAUFFOUR & Alberto BIANCHI, owners ENA
Wines

FAYARD WINEMAKING
One Sleeping Lady Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018
Donor: Julien FAYARD, FAYARD Winemaking

LIVE AUCTION

2| A FINE-TUNED WINE EXPERIENCE
with Frédérick BOELEN

Treat 10 guests to an in-home tasting of boutique French
wines. Frédérick will tailor this experience to your expecta-
tions with wines you will select beforehand with him. This
tasting is typically reserved for wine club members only. You
will enjoy wines such as:

Champagne Guilleminot Brut Blanc de Noirs
Chardonnay Hautes Côtes de Beaune, Lucien Rocault
Chenin Blanc, Saumur Blanc AOP, Domaine de Rocheville
Rhône Blend, Plan de Dieu Village, Domaine des Favards
Insouciance, Lussac-St-Emilion, Vieux Fournay

Inclusions:
In-home wine tasting for 10.

Restrictions:
Limited to 10 adults, age 21 and older,
Offer limited to the Bay Area region
Dates to be mutually agreed upon
Expires November 11, 2023

Donor: Frédérick BOELEN, Owner of LA CAVE

LIVE AUCTION

3| THE BESPOKE LFSF WINE CIRCLE COLLECTION
OF 2022

Wine Circle Co-Chair Chris ALLEXANDRE composed the perfect
selection of 6 red wines from 2010 from his personal collection
for this evening’s special guests.
The 2010 vintage enjoyed a spectacular year, with legendary
wines coming from Bordeaux and the Rhône region.

Bordeaux 2010 Château Beychevelle Saint Julien
Deep garnet, this wine comes roaring out of the glass with
bombastic scents of baked blackcurrants, plum preserves and
Black Forest cake, plus touches of potpourri, cedar chest and
iron ore.

Bordeaux 2010 Château Léoville Poyferré Saint Julien - Grand
Cru Classé
Dark ruby-red color holds right to a purple rim. Dark fruit on
the nose is defined by cedary & toasty oak.

Bordeaux 2010 Château Brannaire Ducru St Julien - Grand
Cru Classé
Opaque ruby-red color. On the nose, ripe mulberry & red currant
fruit is paired with lifted, cedary notes of toasty new oak.

LIVE AUCTION

Bordeaux 2010 Château d’Issan Margaux - Grand Cru Classé
Ruby-red color, holds right to the rim. The nose is classic, with
redcurrant f ruit & dusty/cedary aromas.

Bordeaux 2010 Château Giscourd Margaux - Grand Cru Classé
Medium to deep, dark ruby red. On the nose, red fruits show a
violet-scented perfume that is lifted by toasty oak.

Châteauneuf du Pape 2010 Clos des Papes
A stupendous effort that seamlessly marries full-bodied richness
with a sense of lightness and ease, this complex, elegant mas-
terpiece should continue to drink well for another decade and
then some.

In addition, should bidding reach $5,000, the winner will
take home a Magnun of Alex Gambal Puligny Montrachet
1er cru 2016.

Inclusions:
Wines listed above, descriptions based on DCAMW 11/14 and
Robert PARKER’s Wine Advocate
Restrictions:
Limited to adults, age 21 and older
Donors: Audrey & Chris ALLEXANDRE

LIVE AUCTION

4| DINNER AT MICHELIN-STARRED
LA TOQUE RESTAURANT AND &
VGS CHÂTEAU POTELLE WINE TASTING

You and your 5 guests will start the experience treated to what
many proclaim as THE most intimate and delicious food bites
& wine pairing in all of Napa Valley. You will discover six of the
most sought after VGS & the award-winning, record-breaking
Fourmeaux wines, (the Fourmeaux Red Wine was the most expensive
barrel lot sold at the past two Napa Valley Auctions).

Next, feast on a carefully composed tasting menu at Chef Ken
FRANK’s restaurant, LA TOQUE, paired with VGS CHÂTEAU
POTELLE wines. Having earned a Michelin Star every year,
they have been awarded in Wine Country; they are also the
recipient of Wine Spectator’s highest honor, the Grand Award,
for their wine list and service excellence.

Inclusions:
Food bites & wine pairing at VGS Château Potelle.
Dinner at LA TOQUE Restaurant.
Restrictions:
Limited to 6 adults, age 21 and older
Dates to be mutually agreed upon
Expires November 11, 2023
Donors: Jean-Noël de FOURMEAUX du SARTEL, owner &
founder VGS CHÂTEAU POTELLE
Ken FRANK, LA TOQUE Restaurant

LIVE AUCTION

5| THOMAS FOGARTY WINERY:
TOUR AND TASTING WITH TOMMY FOGARTY, JR.

2017 Rapley Trail Vineyard Pinot Noir magnum (1.5 liters)
signed by the winemaker and … Tommy FOGARTY, Jr. will
guide you and 3 friends through this exceptional private
estate. You will gain insight into the vineyard’s history of
organic farming practices, and be treated to unforgettable
views, sounds, and smells. You will be driven across this excep-
tional Santa Cruz domain comprised of 8 beautiful estates that
span 25 acres of Burgundian-style varietals.

You have the exclusive opportunity to taste wines directly f rom
the barrel that perfectly embodies the best characteristics of
this unique appellation. Sit down with Tommy in the Salon for
an afternoon tasting of library wines and charcuterie.

Inclusions:
One 2017 Rapley Trail Vineyard Pinot Noir, Signed by Wine-
maker (Magnum)
Half-day winery experience for 4 guests with Tommy FOGARTY, Jr.
Restrictions:
Limited to 4 adults, age 21 and older
Dates to be mutually agreed upon
Expires November 11, 2023
Donor: Tommy FOGARTY, Jr., THOMAS FOGARTY WINERY

LIVE AUCTION

6| VIP WINE TASTING IN THE ALLEXANDRE’S WINE
CELLAR

There’s nothing quite like a VIP wine tasting in the ALLEXANDRE’s
private cellar. Surrounded by exceptional bottles preserved
and presented in the best conditions, enjoy a convivial moment
around a charcuterie and cheese platter to accompany some
of Chris’ favorite wines.

Restrictions:
Limited to 4 adults, age 21 and older
To be scheduled on a mutually agreed upon date
Expires November 11, 2023

Donors: Audrey & Chris ALLEXANDRE

LIVE AUCTION

7| THE ROYAL, OR RATHER IMPERIAL TREATMENT WITH
JEAN-NOËL DE FOURMEAUX

The winner and up to 7 friends will get to spend 3 hours at the
winery with Jean-Noël himself to discover wines, and for a barrel
tasting which gives you not only a sneak peek into what’s to come,
but also a unique chance to meet the winemaker, lock in futures,
and gain a whole new perspective on the winemaking process. An
imperial experience!!!

Inclusions:
Barrel Tasting for 8 guests

Restrictions:
Limited to 8 adults, age 21 and older
Dates to be mutually agreed upon
Expires November 11, 2023

Donor: Jean-Noël de FOURMEAUX du SARTEL, owner & founder
VGS CHÂTEAU POTELLE

LIVE AUCTION

8 | SULLIVAN RUTHERFORD ESTATE: ICONIC WINES &
PRIVATE MICHELIN STAR CHEF DINING EXPERIENCE

Private Estate Tour with the Proprietor & 3-course Pairing with Reserve
Flight for Four Guests with Michelin-star Chef.

Half-case allocation of our highly acclaimed J.O. Sullivan Reserve
Wines presented in wooden boxes
• 3 bottles of 2014 J.O. Sullivan Founder’s Reserve Merlot
• 3 bottles of 2016 J.O. Sullivan Founder’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Begin with a private audience with Juan Pablo TORRES-PADILLA.
Enjoy learning the history of this iconic RUTHERFORD WINERY as
you tour the grounds, vineyards and the residence. Following is an
experience usually exclusive to our Founder’s Reserve Members. In
Juan Pablo’s private residence, enjoy a flight of their reserve-tier
wines paired with dishes presented by Michelin Star chef, Daniel
GOMEZ SANCHEZ, formerly of French Laundry and Cyrus.

Inclusions:
Private Estate Tour for Four guests with the Proprietor
3-course Pairing with Reserve Flight with Michelin-star Chef
3 bottles of 2014 J.O. Sullivan Founder’s Reserve Merlot
3 bottles of 2016 J.O. Sullivan Founder’s Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Restrictions:
Limited to 4 adults, age 21 and older
Dates to be mutually agreed upon
Expires November 11, 2023

Donor: Juan Pablo TORRES-PADILLA, SULLIVAN RUTHERFORD

LIVE AUCTION

9 | SHARE TONIGHT’S WINES WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY
We invite you to bid on the collection of wines that
were served this evening.

9A

LA CAVE : Guilleminot champagne, 100% Pinot Noir
ENA WINES : ENA Sauvignon Blanc 2021
FAYARD WINEMAKING : Julien Fayard McGah Vineyard Sauvignon
Blanc 2018
SULLIVAN RUTHERFORD ESTATE : J.O. Sullivan Founder’s Reserve
Merlot 2014
THOMAS FOGARTY WINERY
Thomas Fogarty Winery Langley Hill Vineyard Chardonnay 2019
Thomas Fogarty Winery Windy Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 2019

9B

LA CAVE : Guilleminot champagne, 100% Pinot Noir
ENA WINES : ENA Eurica 2021
FAYARD WINEMAKING : Julien Fayard McGah Vineyard Sauvignon
Blanc 2018
SULLIVAN RUTHERFORD ESTATE : J.O. Sullivan Founder’s Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
THOMAS FOGARTY WINERY : Lexington Wine Co. Gist Ranch Estate
‘Apex’ 2015

Donors: Frédérick BOELEN, LA CAVE
Eglantine CHAUFFOUR & Alberto BIANCHI, ENA Wines
Julien FAYARD, FAYARD WINEMAKING
Juan Pablo TORRES-PADILLA, SULLIVAN RUTHERFORD ESTATE
Tommy FOGARTY Jr., THOMAS FOGARTY WINERY

LIVE AUCTION

10| THE ENDOWMENT FUND
Financial Aid

The Board of Directors established this fund in 2019. LFSF
commits to providing financial aid to students in need. The
purpose of the Financial Aid Endowment Fund is to finance
this commitment in the long term.
Gifts ensure that an LFSF education will continue to be available
to a socioeconomically diverse and vibrant group of students into
the future.

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The LFSF Financial Aid Endowment is about
living our core values of inclusion and
diversity.
Your generosity towards the kids who
need it most will open the door to an
outstanding LFSF education.
– Chris ALLEXANDRE, Event Chair & Trustee

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LFSF • WINE CIRCLE 2022

at the French Club, Le Cercle de l’Union de San Francisco
414 Mason St # 801, San Francisco, CA 94102