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Chicago Grand Tasting at Avec River North
La Fête du Champagne presents a daytime Champagne tasting at Avec River North in Chicago, with producer pours and small bites.
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Event
The Second Life of Dom Pérignon
A seated wine-pairing dinner in Chicago focused on Dom Pérignon Plénitude 2 vintages at Apolonia.
About the event
Plénitude 2 study
The Second Life of Dom Pérignon is framed as a study of Plénitude 2, described as the second life of Dom Pérignon. The format is a seated wine-pairing dinner, so the subject is not only the Champagne expression but also how it is presented through a structured meal.
The program features rare Dom Pérignon Plénitude 2 vintages. That makes the named wine expression the central program subject rather than a general Champagne tasting or open-ended restaurant dinner.
Dinner format and food
The food component is contemporary Mediterranean cuisine paired with the Plénitude 2 vintages. The available details do not name individual dishes, courses, or specific vintages, so the clearest supported description is the pairing structure: contemporary Mediterranean cooking matched with rare Dom Pérignon Plénitude 2 selections.
The event is part of La Fête du Champagne Chicago, organized by Gracie Events LLC / La Fête du Champagne. That places the dinner within the Chicago edition of the Champagne-focused program rather than as a standalone restaurant listing.
Venue and participants
Apolonia is the featured venue for the dinner. It is identified as a restaurant in Chicago, with the address listed as 105 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616.
Stephen Gillanders is listed as executive chef and owner of Apolonia. Amine Ghanem is listed as winemaker and host for Dom Pérignon. Those are the named featured participants connected to the dinner.
Planning context
The dinner takes place in Chicago on a Friday evening, with the start time listed in Central Time. The published admission is described as a ticketed price plus tax; exact purchase details belong to the event’s ticketing path.
Frequently asked questions
What is the dinner centered on?
It is centered on Plénitude 2, described as a study of the second life of Dom Pérignon.
What wines and food are part of the program?
The dinner features rare Dom Pérignon Plénitude 2 vintages paired with contemporary Mediterranean cuisine.
Who is featured in the event?
Stephen Gillanders, executive chef and owner of Apolonia, and Amine Ghanem, winemaker and host for Dom Pérignon, are the named featured people.
Where does it take place?
The venue is Apolonia, a restaurant in Chicago at 105 E Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60616.
When is it and how is admission described?
It takes place on a Friday evening in Chicago, with a published admission price listed as plus tax.
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