Chef/owner Mark
Grosz has prepared a stellar meal with extraordinary wine pairings. Vintner
Henri Duboscq will discuss tasting notes of each wine.
Chef Mark Grosz welcomes Henri Duboscq
Proprietor
Château Chambert-Marbuzet , Saint-Estèphe
Château
Haut-Marbuzet, Saint-Estèphe
1er
Lightly Smoked
Maine Salmon
Seaweed
Watermelon Radish
Champagne
Reception
2ème
Maine Bagaduce
Oyster – Caviar
Wild Maine Sea
Scallop Michigan Purple AsparagusLemon Grass
2012 L'Excellence
de Liliane Duboscq Bordeaux Blanc
3ème
Wisconsin Veal
Loin
Morels Favas
Belgian Endive
2009 Château
Chambert-Marbuzet – Saint-Estèphe
4ème
Cucumber-Lime-Sake
Sorbet
5ème
Roasted
California Squab
Lavender Cabbage
Fiddleheads
2010 Château
Haut-Marbuzet – Saint-Estèphe
6ème
Warm Michigan
Strawberry-Rhubarb Tarte
Caramel Ice Cream
2009 Château les
Roques – Loupiac
About Haut-Marbuzet
From 1982 to
1990, Haut Marbuzet was on top of their game as they produced outstanding
Bordeaux wine. The wines which showed well young were opulent, lush, oaky and
filled with soft, ripe fruit. And the best thing was, they were always fairly
priced.
Haut Marbuzet has
a long history in the St. Estephe appellation. The chateau found the
inspiration for their name from the sector they reside in, Marbuzet. Haut
Marbuzet was established by Alexander de Segur, who owned a myriad of Bordeaux
wine properties. At his death, the land was divided and sold. In fact a portion
of the vineyards became a part of Le Crock. In 1825, the land was purchased by
the MacCarthy family, who officially established what became Haut Marbuzet.
The interesting Duboscq family owns the estate
today. Herve Duboscq may have been illiterate until he was at least nine, but
he was shrewd. He built the estate from
17 acres into 143 acres over time. In
1962 Herve was joined by his son Henri,
who now manages the estate today with his two sons.
History:
In 1770, the
Marbuzet vineyards were part of the considerable hereditary estate, which
Sylvester Fatin left for his two daughters. In 1825, the vineyards became the
property of the Mac-Carthy family, descendants of Irish Jacobean emigrants. In
1848, as a result of a serious concerning succession, the Mac-Carthy heirs sold
the estate in parcels. A hundred years later, in 1952, Hervé Duboscq becomes
the owner of a plot of seven hectares called Château HAUT-MARBUZET.
He resurrects the
vineyard again and gives rise to a wine of its own style, which immediately
charms many experts. In 1962, his son Henri joins him in order to help him
reach the only goal, which is precious to the Duboscqs, the “Glory of
Haut-Marbuzet”. After buying the neighboring vineyards, as well as pockets,
which were originally the results of the Mac Carthy’s parceling out, the
vineyard attains an area of 55 hectares in 1994. At the same time, the Duboscqs
bought the Château Chambert-Marbuzet, Tour de Marbuzet and Mac-Carthy. All
three crus are Bourgeois of Saint-Estephe. Initially listed among the Cru
Bourgeois in 1932, and later promoted Grand Bourgeois Exceptionnel in 1978, the
estate was classified as one of 9 Crus Bourgeois Exceptionnels in the 2003
official listing.
About Oceanique
Oceanique,
celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2014, is one of the Chicago area’s finest
and most acclaimed restaurants, serving contemporary French-American cuisine in
a beautiful, new dining room. The restaurant is owned by Chef Mark Grosz and
his wife, Renée André. The Pastry Chef is Abel Garcia and the Wine Director is
Philippe André. The bar area has been expanded and features a new small plates
menu to accompany the fine selection of wines, craft beers and artisan
cocktails. Guests are encouraged to enjoy a casual meal in the bar area or
enjoy the full à la carte and dégustation menus in the dining room. The bar
even includes a communal table to encourage single dining or groups.
Oceanique serves
dinner from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday and from 5:30 p.m. to 10
p.m. on Friday and Saturday. The restaurant is closed on Sundays. Valet parking
is available and all major cards are accepted. A private room is available for
group events. For more information or to make reservations, please contact Oceanique
at 847-864-3435 or visit the website at www.oceanique.com.
Oceanique restaurant in Evanston, Ill. (505 Main Street; telephone 847-864-3435; website: 
Oceanique, celebrating its 25th anniversary in 2014, is one of the Chicago area's finest and most acclaimed restaurants, serving contemporary French-American cuisine in a beautiful, new dining room. Oceanique's Pastry Chef is Abel Garcia and the Wine Director is Philippe André. The bar area has been expanded and features a new small plates menu to accompany the fine selection of wines, craft beers and artisan cocktails. Guests are encouraged to enjoy a casual meal in the bar area or enjoy the full à la carte and dégustation menus in the dining room. The bar even includes a communal table to encourage single dining or groups.
Oceanique
Restaurant, 505 Main Street, Evanston, Illinois (847-864-3435), will
host a special 25th anniversary wine dinner on January 16 at 6:30 p.m. in association
with the Shedd Aquarium's "Right Bite Sustainable Seafood" program. 
Parmesan paired with 2007 Brooks Winery Riesling - Willamette Valley,
Oregon; Mutsu Apple Sorbet, Wild Florida Cobia with turnip, and
Chanterelles in a Port-Pinot Noir sauce paired with 2011 Domaine Benoit
Raclet - Moulin-Á-Vent - Beaujolais, France; and Warm
Raspberry-Blackberry Tarte with Canela
ice cream paired with 2009 Chateau les Rouques - Loupiac - Bordeaux,
France. 
Eating
fish is good for you. Eating the right fish is good for our planet.
That's why Shedd is committed to promoting sustainable seafood.