Veuve Clicquot Winemaker Pierre Casenave visited Connecticut for a series of pairing dinners and education on the renowned Champagne brand. Slocum & Sons in North Haven hosted a presentation by Casenave, who led guests through a tasting that included Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, Rosé, Vintage 2008, Vintage Rosé 2008, La Grande Dame and Demi-Sec. After the tasting session, Casenave signed bottles for guests during the May 2 gathering. Two pairing dinners with Casenave were hosted at Max’s Oyster Bar in West Hartford on May 1 and May 2, enabling consumers as well as trade guests to taste through and enjoy the Champagnes. Guests enjoyed a six-course menu prepared by Chef Hunter 4Morton alongside the six varietals of Veuve Clicquot, sponsored in conjunction with The Wise Old Dog.
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- A 1.5 L bottle of Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label alongside branded value-added packs and gift boxes.
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- Trade guests sampled Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label, Rosé, Vintage 2008, Vintage Rosé 2008, La Grande Dame and Demi-Sec.
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- All with Slocum & Sons except where indicated: Alex Meier-Tomkins, Key Account Manager; Marcia Passavant, Senior Brand Manager; Pierre Casenave, Winemaker, Veuve Clicquot; Christen LaRochelle, Regional Manager, Eastern CT; Noah King-Smith, Key Account Manager; and Sherrie Glynn, Sales Information Director.
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- Casenave signed bottles for trade guests after the tasting.
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- Sam Shah, Owner, Sammy’s Buy Rite Liquors in Wethersfield and Rashmikant Patel, Manager, Oxford Liquors.
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- Christen LaRochelle, Regional Manager, Slocum & Sons pours.
