Time & Location
Oct 22, 2025, 6PM
PIATTO Restaurant: 9201 Ra Young Jr Dr, Fort Smith, Arkansas 72916
About the Event
The evening will feature five distinguished wines from Saint-Émilion, thoughtfully paired with four delectable Italian courses crafted by the chef of Piatto. Each pairing is designed to highlight the character and complexity of these celebrated French wines.
We are honored to welcome Valérie Befvè, Managing Director of Château Dassault (Saint-Émilion Grand Cru), part of Dassault Wine Estates which also includes Château Lafleur. With her expertise and passion, she will guide us through the stories of these remarkable vineyards and their exceptional terroirs.
Tickets are $140 per person, $240 per couple, or $400 for four guests.
Menu:
First pairing:
Chateau Guiraud, Le G de Guiraud
Tuscan Melon & Prosciutto (Shaved Tuscan melon with sliced Prosciutto)
Second pairing:
Chateau Dassault 2011, Grand cru
Pear & Blackberry Arugula Salad (Crisp arugula lettuce with ripe pear and
parmesan cheese in a light lemon vineigrette topped with black berries)
Third pairing:
Chateau Lafleur 2016, Grand cru
Tuscan Focaccia (Light and airy traditional Tuscan focaccia with
Sun Dried tomatoes, Artichoke and Spinach)
Fourth pairing:
Chateau Dassault 2019, Grand cru
Brased Lamb & Saffron Risotto (Slow brased Lamb in a creamy saffron risotto)
Desert:
Sauterne - Les Carmes de Rieussec
Olive Oil Polenta Cake (Timeless Italian traditional sweet Olive oil
and Polenta cake with a candied orange peel).