Midsummer’s Night Dream

Written By: Marlene Osteen | Issue: 2021/07 – July

Finally, there’s reason to toast – the nearing end of the pandemic and the return of the annual Laurent-Perrier Dinner to The Farm at Old Edwards.  So raise a flute and join the festivities at Midsummer’s Night Dream, a themed pink and white soirée on Thursday, July 29.  

Nothing feels quite as hopeful and joyous as an evening filled with the drinking of Champagne.  

Champagne Laurent-Perrier’s Vice President of Sales, Camille Cox, is breaking out all the good stuff for an evening that promises riotous, champagne-popping revelry, much conversation, and some illumination.  She will be on hand to talk about Laurent-Perrier, which since 1812 has been producing some of the world’s most famous and sought-after bubbles. 

Filling the flutes will be the very best from this esteemed Champagne house; some poured from special large format bottles. Surely, this is the promise of a drinking and eating experience to relish. 

There will be the Laurent-Perrier Brut, a wine described by wine critic James Suckling as “flavorful and intense, full-bodied and round, with a vivid bread-dough finish.” 

And most eagerly awaited, the Laurent-Perrier Rosé – the world’s largest selling rosé Champagne.  That’s the one that acclaimed wine reviewer Robert Parker said: “is bursting from the glass with notes of smoky red berry fruit, apples, blood orange, pomegranate, and warm biscuits” (How do you say “Wow” in French?). 

These are truly versatile champagnes offering a unique range of flavor profiles to be enjoyed with a variety of foods.  That Champagne is inherently built for culinary pairings is evident in the menu Old Edwards’ Executive Chef Chris Huerta has created.   

Tailor Made for the wines of Laurent-Perrier, the five-course menu will feature the height of the season produce from the Garden at Old Edwards and include the best local ingredients. It’s also a brilliant showcase for the heightened talent and creativity of Chef Huerta. 

The evening will begin at 6:30 P.M. with passed hors d’oeuvres and festive lawn games in the Orchard before guests move to the Pavilion for dinner.  Adding to the fun are surprises and giveaways, including bottles of Champagnes and other bubble-related treats.  

Live music and dancing will complete the scene.  Guests are encouraged to don their finest pink and white attire.  Dinner is sure to bubble well into the night!

Camille will also be on hand during the weekend, hosting a series of events for Old Edwards guests, including a social hour and tasting on Friday and Saturday nights and a special daytime event on Saturday.  

For details and to book online, visit OldEdwardsHospitality.com/ChampagneDinner.  $185 per person, including Champagne throughout the evening, plus tax and gratuity. Limited seating.