Best of France

We are delighted to invite you to one of Indianapolis’ premiere homes to taste some of France’s premier wines and Cognacs, in a special event for the American Pianists Association. To buy tickets for the tasting or to reserve your spot at a very exclusive intimate dinner with Laurent Drouhin and Benedicte Hardy, please click HERE.
Don’t miss the chance to meet Laurent Drouhin of Drouhin wines and Benedicte Hardy from the house  of Hardy Cognacs, hear them talk about their offerings and taste their marvelous wines and cognacs.
 
Hosted at the remarkable home of Dr. Margaret Watanabe as a fundraiser  for the American Pianists Association, the evening is divided into two events.
 
THE TASTING
 
Meet Laurent Drouhin and Benedicte Hardy, hear them speak about their vineyards and taste some of  their finest offerings.
Tasting opportunities include:
 
Drouhin Rully 2011
Drouhin Chablis Secher 2011
Drouhin Santenay 2011
Drouhin Gevrey Chambertin 2011
 
Hardy VSOP
Hardy XO
Hardy Noces d’Or
 
Attendees will be treated to a short performance by American Pianists Association’s 2013 DeHaan Classical Fellow Sean Chen.
 
THE DINNER
 
A limited number of tickets are available for an intimate dinner with Laurent and Benedicte beginning at 9:00 PM. Catered by renowned Indianapolis chef Trish McIlroy, the dinner will feature 5 courses paired with the finest from the Drouhin and Hardy houses – including the opportunity to taste  Hardy’s  Perfection (there are only 3 bottles of this rare pre-phyloxera cognac in the United States).
Dinner offerings include:
 
Hardy Rosebud
Hardy Privilege
Hardy Perfection
 
Drouhin Clos de Mouche Blanc 2011
Drouhin Vosnee Romanee 2010
 
Join us for an exciting once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in a beautiful setting!