Five-course degustation with Rhône Valley pairings to showcase La Vieille Ferme and Château de Beaucastel
River House will present an intimate evening of French food, wine and waterfront hospitality when it hosts the La Vieille Ferme x Perrin Family Wine Dinner on Monday 16th March.
The one-night-only event will feature a five-course curated degustation paired with wines from the celebrated Famille Perrin portfolio, including Rhône Valley expressions and the iconic Château de Beaucastel.
Spanning five generations, the Perrin Family is internationally recognised for producing wines of elegance, balance and provenance. Guests will experience the family’s winemaking legacy through a course-by-course pairing designed to highlight the character and terroir of each wine.
Held at the Gold Coast’s newest waterfront dining destination, River House, the evening will begin with Champagne on arrival at 6:00pm, followed by the first course at 6:30pm. Live entertainment will accompany the dinner, creating a premium hosted dining and networking experience.
Award-winning River House Executive Chef Grant Madwick said the menu had been designed to mirror the structure, balance and progression of the Perrin wines, with a strong focus on fermentation and layered flavour development.
“We approached this menu the same way the Perrin family approaches winemaking with patience, respect for ingredients and a focus on natural processes,” Madwick said. “Fermentation plays a key role across several dishes, from the fermented peanut satay with the lamb to the nuanced acidity and umami built into the gravlax and mushroom parfait. Those elements are there to echo the texture, tannin and aromatics of the Rhône varietals.” “Each course has been constructed to move in step with the wines, building from freshness and minerality through to depth, spice and richness, so guests experience the food and wine as one narrative rather than separate components.”
Designed for wine collectors, corporate hosts and lovers of French cuisine, the event combines fine dining with a social, connection-focused format.
The Menu & Wine Pairings
Amuse-Bouche
Beetroot salmon gravlax rosette with Mt Tamborine goat’s cheese and sumac farcé
Paired with La Vieille Ferme Sparkling Blanc NV
First Course
Portobello mushroom parfait with charcoal vanilla lavash
Paired with Famille Perrin Réserve Côtes-du-Rhône Blanc 2024
Second Course
Peking duck mille-feuille with sour cherry glaze
Paired with La Vieille Ferme Rosé 2024
Third Course
French-trimmed lamb cutlet tempura with fermented peanut satay
Paired with Famille Perrin Côtes-du-Rhône Réserve Rouge
Fourth Course
Filet de boeuf with Pedro Ximénez dark chocolate jus
Paired with Château de Beaucastel Coudoulet de Beaucastel Rouge 2021
Dessert
Pedro Ximénez salted caramel chocolate tart
Paired with Pedro Ximénez Sherry
The Perrin Family Legacy
For five generations, the Perrin Family has been a cornerstone of the Southern Rhône Valley, cultivating a deep respect for terroir and a philosophy of biodynamic winemaking. Their story began in 1909 with the acquisition of the legendary Château de Beaucastel in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, an estate with roots tracing back to the 16th century. Today, Famille Perrin is celebrated globally for producing wines of exceptional precision, balance and elegance.
Introducing La Vieille Ferme
More than 45 years ago, Jean-Pierre and François Perrin created La Vieille Ferme with a simple vision: to produce an authentic, approachable and delicious Rhône wine. Known affectionately as “the chicken wine” for its iconic label, La Vieille Ferme captures the sunny terroir of the region and the Perrin family’s commitment to quality, becoming a favourite among wine lovers worldwide.
With limited seating available, early bookings are recommended.
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