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September 30th, 6pm-8pm: Tour de France
Embark on a Tour de France at Bear Lake Reserve
Experience an extraordinary evening in our Perfectly Paired Series. This exclusive night will feature a captivating "Tour de France," led by Woody France, owner of 3 Keys Distributors. With his expertise and passion, Woody will guide us on a journey across the wine regions of France, each stop paired with a course that reflects the heart and soul of French-inspired cooking.
Guests will indulge in a six-course culinary adventure, thoughtfully designed to highlight seasonal ingredients and timeless flavors. From sparkling Champagne to refined French wines, every pour has been chosen to elevate and complement each dish.
Join us for an evening of elegance, storytelling, and celebration, a night to savor, share, and remember.
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Passed Canapés
Baked Golf Oysters
Delicately baked oysters, topped with bright parsley oil and a golden mignonette breadcrumb crust — a refined bite of the sea to begin the evening.
(Paired with Clotilde Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc NV)
First Course
Niçoise Salad with Seared Ahi Tuna
A modern expression of the French classic, featuring haricots verts, soft-boiled farm egg, grape tomatoes, and line-seared Ahi tuna. Finished with a sharp Dijon mustard vinaigrette.
(Paired with Loire Valley La Belle Citadelle Sancerre 23')
Second Course
Mushrooms Deluxe Tartlets
Buttery pastry filled with braised local lion’s mane mushrooms and whipped herb goat cheese, garnished with chive and a micro-arugula salad for an elegant woodland touch.
(Paired with Maratray-Dubreuil Savigny Les Beaune 1er Cru 22')
Third Course
Pork Schnitzel
Golden-crusted marinated pork loin atop a crisp potato roti, finished with a velvety au poivre sauce and a bright flourish of petit peas.
(Paired with Le Fleur de Peedesclaux 20')
Fourth Course
Pork Belly & Duck Cassoulet
Slow-cooked duck nestled in a hearty lentil du Puy cassoulet, enriched with mirepoix and finished with a silky Lyonnaise sauce. A soulful nod to French countryside cooking.
(Paired with Ferraro Cote Rosie L'Eglantine 20')
Finale
Local Honey–Poached Pears
Fall-harvest pears gently poached in local honey and warm spices, served with a dollop of tangy crème fraîche for a delicate, seasonal finish.
(Paired with Ch Lapinesse 23')
Date & Time
Jul 17 - Sep 30, 2025
Venue Details
Bear Lake Reserve
412 Lake Forest DriveTuckasegee, North Carolina 28783
