The Leading Producer of Luxury Wine Festivals Brings the Finest Winemakers & Culinary Stars Together in San Francisco, Blackberry Farm & New York City
NEW YORK, December 6, 2024 – La Paulée, the internationally acclaimed celebration of Burgundy’s wine and culture, will mark its 25th anniversary with an extravagant lineup of events touching down in three locations across the U.S. in March 2025. The annual celebration, founded by wine luminary Daniel Johnnes, will once again feature exclusive vertical tastings with legendary winemakers, lavish dinners prepared by the finest chefs, and grand celebrations of Burgundy’s unparalleled wines. The slate of events will run from February 27 through March 8 in San Francisco, Blackberry Farm in Tennessee, and New York City.
Founded by Johnnes in 2000, La Paulée takes inspiration from Burgundy’s original La Paulée de Meursault—a harvest celebration dating back to 1923 that brings together winemakers and wine lovers in a spirit of generosity and conviviality. The 2025 festival promises to be one of its most exceptional yet. In addition to the flagship New York event, the La Paulée team will take the world of Burgundy to San Francisco and Tennessee’s Blackberry Farm.
Individual tickets to each event and exclusive ticket packages will be available for American Express® Centurion Members on Thursday, December 5, at 10am EST; American Express® Platinum Card Members will have access on Friday, December 6, at 10am EST. Tickets for the general public will be available Monday, December 16, at 10am EST.
LA PAULÉE 2025 PROGRAM
San Francisco: February 27 – March 1, 2025
Thursday, February 27
- Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé Musigny Lunch
This exclusive tasting of Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé’s celebrated Musigny wines will include eight benchmark vintages for the estate, guided by Jean-Luc Pépin, export director of the domaine. Chef Michael Tusk and his culinary team at Verjus wine bar will present a thoughtfully curated menu beside the lineup of wines, which will include the rare Musigny Blanc and the legendary 1985 vintage.
- Location: Verjus, 550 Washington Street, San Francisco
- Time: 12:00pm
- Cost: $1,995 + tax
- Rising Stars of the Côte de Beaune Dinner with Pierre-Henri Rougeot & David Croix
This lively evening featuring two prominent Burgundy winemakers, Pierre-Henri Rougeot and David Croix, will present an in-depth exploration of the Côte de Beaune’s terroir. The event, hosted at celebrated sommelier Paul Einbund’s restaurant The Morris, will showcase a unique comparative tasting of Rougeot’s Meursault Sous la Velle, including both sulfured and unsulfured versions, followed by a multi-vintage Meursault Charmes vertical. Guests will experience David Croix’s prestigious red wines, including the lesser-known Beaune Premier Cru Pertuisots and select Corton parcels, complemented by Chef Gavin Schmidt’s meticulously crafted tasting menu.
- Location: The Morris, 2501 Mariposa Street, San Francisco
- Time: 6:30pm
- Cost: $625 + tax
*This event is exclusively for American Express Platinum Card® & Centurion® Members. Enter the 10-digit toll-free Customer Service phone number (without spaces, dashes, or the initial “1”) from the back of your Card as a promo code on Eventbrite to unlock access to tickets for this event.
Friday, February 28
- Verticals Tasting
An intimate walk-around tasting at The Pearl in San Francisco’s Dogpatch neighborhood, the Verticals Tasting offers wine enthusiasts a rare opportunity to explore three-vintage verticals from select Burgundy domaines. This event provides an insightful look at the evolution and nuanced characteristics of signature wines from participating producers.
- Location: The Pearl, 601 19th Street, San Francisco
- Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
- Cost: $495 + tax
- Legends Dinner with Domaine Roulot & Domaine Dujac with Jean-Marc Roulot, Jeremy Seysses, & Diana Snowden-Seysses (Presented by NetJets)
A landmark culinary and wine experience at two-Michelin-starred Saison, featuring two of Burgundy’s most prestigious winemaking families, this evening will commence with a special vertical tasting of Roulot’s iconic Meursault “Tesson” cuvée, featuring vintages dating back to 1992, all poured from jeroboam. The dinner will continue with a progression of distinguished Domaine Dujac Echézeaux vintages, including magnums from 1995, paired with Saison’s renowned open-hearth cuisine.
- Location: Saison, 178 Townsend Street, San Francisco
- Time: 6:30pm
- Cost: $5,500 + tax
Saturday, March 1
- A Natural Approach to Chablis Seminar with Athénaïs de Béru of Château de Béru
This seminar, led by Athénaïs de Béru of Château de Béru, will explore the innovative intersection of low-intervention winemaking and biodynamic viticulture. The presentation will offer insights into a contemporary approach to Chablis winemaking, highlighting the philosophical and practical elements of sustainable wine production. La Paulée’s Edouard Bourgeois will moderate.
- Location: The Conservatory at One Sansome, 1 Sansome Street, San Francisco
- Time: 11:00am – 12:00pm
- Cost: $195 + tax
*This event is exclusively for American Express Platinum Card® & Centurion® Members. Enter the 10-digit toll-free Customer Service phone number (without spaces, dashes, or the initial “1”) from the back of your Card as a promo code on Eventbrite to unlock access to tickets for this event.
- Grand Tasting
This comprehensive walk-around tasting at the Conservatory at One Sansome, will present over 100 wines from the acclaimed 2022 vintage. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with Burgundian winemakers while sampling offerings from participating domaines, accompanied by culinary creations from San Francisco’s most notable restaurants and purveyors.
- Location: The Conservatory at One Sansome, 1 Sansome Street, San Francisco
- Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
- Cost: $425 + tax
- Gala Dinner with Chefs Daniel Boulud, Michael Tusk, and Charles Phan
La Paulée’s signature event brings together three culinary heavyweights – Daniel Boulud, Michael Tusk, and Charles Phan – for an evening that showcases their gastronomic talents. Following the tradition of La Paulée de Meursault, the dinner invites participants to share wines from their personal collections alongside selections from attending winemakers, creating a collaborative and convivial dining experience.
- Location: The Conservatory at One Sansome, 1 Sansome Street, San Francisco
- Time: 6:30pm
- Cost: $1,600 + tax
Participating Producers
Château de Béru • Bouchard Père & Fils • Domaine Chandon de Briailles
Domaine Robert Chevillon • Domaine Bruno Clair • Clos de Tart • Domaine Simon Colin
Domaine des Croix • Domaine Dujac • Domaine Dugat-Py • Domaine Génot-Boulanger
Domaine Henri Germain • Domaine Henri Gouges • Domaine Anne Gros • Maison Louis Jadot
Le Grappin • Domaine Antoine Lienhardt • Domaine Thibault Liger-Belair
Domaine Moreau-Naudet • Domaine François Raveneau • Domaine Nicolas Rossignol
Domaine Rougeot • Domaine Roulot Domaine Tollot-Beaut • Domaine Eleni & Edouard Vocoret Domaine Comte Georges de Vogüé
and featuring Les Aligoteurs, Champagne Salon & Champagne Delamotte
Blackberry Farm, TN: March 2 – March 5, 2025
- Ticketed La Paulée Experience in Support of the Sommelier Scholarship
The La Paulée experience at Blackberry Farm will bring together the property’s acclaimed culinary program and breathtaking setting among the Smoky Mountains for La Paulée’s immersive Burgundy wine experience. The four days of festivities will feature distinguished producers from Domaine Yvon Clerget, Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat, Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg, and Domaine de Montille. Curated by Daniel Johnnes, the La Paulée team, and Blackberry Farm’s SVP of Food and Beverage Andy Chabot, each activity will provide an in-depth exploration of Burgundian wines, paired with the phenomenal cuisine of Chefs Josh Feathers, Trevor Iaconis, Cassidee Dabney, and Sarah Steffan. Proceeds will support the Sommelier Scholarship Fund, advancing educational opportunities for emerging wine professionals.
- Location: Blackberry Farm | 1471 West Millers Cove Road Walland, TN
- Dates: March 2 -5
- Cost: $3,000 + tax
- Lodging not included (must be purchased separately)
New York City: March 5 – March 8, 2025
Wednesday, March 5
- Lafarge Through The Ages: Dinner with the Lafarge Family – Frédéric, Chantal, Clothilde, Maxime-Henri, and Eléonore
A commemorative dinner marking La Paulée’s 25th New York anniversary kicks off the festival, featuring the entire Lafarge family from Volnay. The event will showcase a superlative wine selection spanning generations, highlighted by a poignant final flight featuring Clos des Chênes vintages from 1966, 1945, and 1937 – including wines crafted by Henri Lafarge, demonstrating the family’s enduring winemaking legacy.
- Location: Francie, 136 Broadway, Brooklyn
- Time: 6:30pm
- Cost: $1,750 + tax
Thursday, March 6
- Lunch with Domaines Paul Pillot & Denis Mortet with Thierry Pillot & Arnaud Mortet
A unique culinary dialogue featuring vignerons Arnaud Mortet and Thierry Pillot, representing the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. The lunch will feature wines from the acclaimed 2019 vintage, including verticals of Premier Cru selections from La Romanée and Lavaux-Saint-Jacques, paired with Chef Gabriel Kreuther’s Alsatian-influenced French cuisine.
- Location: Gabriel Kreuther, 41 West 42nd Street, New York
- Time: 12:00pm
- Cost: $750 + tax
- La Paulée Off Grid: A Tasting of Burgundy’s Hidden Gems
A comprehensive exploration of Burgundy’s diverse wine landscape, curated by sommelier Yannick Benjamin, this event will showcase over 75 wines from across Burgundy’s key regions, offering an accessible approach to understanding the breadth of the region’s winemaking. Attendees will discover value wines, emerging producers, and unexpected vintages while sampling cuisine from New York’s notable restaurants.
- Location: 26 Bridge, 26 Bridge Street, Brooklyn
- Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
- Cost: $150 + tax
- Dinner with Ben Leroux: A Prodigy of the Côte d’Or
This exploration of winemaker Benjamin Leroux’s exceptional craft will showcase his mastery across diverse Burgundian terroirs. The evening at DANIEL will feature wines from notable vineyards including Meursault-Genevrières, Volnay-Caillerets, Gevrey Grands Crus, and Chambolle-Musigny’s Amoureuses, exclusively served from magnums and paired with Chef Daniel Boulud’s refined tasting menu.
- Location: DANIEL, 60 East 65th Street, New York
- Time: 6:30pm
- Cost: $1,000 + tax
*This event is exclusively for American Express Platinum Card® & Centurion® Members. Enter the 10-digit toll-free Customer Service phone number (without spaces, dashes, or the initial “1”) from the back of your Card as a promo code on Eventbrite to unlock access to tickets for this event.
Friday, March 7
- Verticals Tasting
An intimate walk-around tasting at SECOND in Manhattan, offering wine enthusiasts a rare opportunity to explore three-vintage verticals from select Burgundian domaines, providing a comprehensive view of wine evolution and terroir expression.
- Location: SECOND, 849 6th Avenue, New York
- Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
- Cost: $595 + tax
- Legends Dinner with Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (Presented by NetJets)
This landmark event will celebrate La Paulée’s 25th anniversary, featuring Domaine de la Romanée-Conti’s most exceptional wines. Estate co-directors Bertrand de Villaine and Perrine Fenal will present eight legendary wines, including four vintages of Romanée-Saint-Vivant, a trio of 1989 selections – including the Holy Grail of Burgundy, Romanée-Conti Grand Cru in magnum, and the highly coveted Montrachet, all sourced directly from the domaine’s cellars and paired with a collaborative tasting menu by host Chef Andrew Carmellini and visiting Chefs César Troisgros and Léo Troisgros of the legendary Troisgros family.
- Location: Sky Loft, 50 Hudson Yards, New York
- Time: 6:30pm
- Cost: $9,500 + tax
Saturday, March 8
- Domaine d’Eugénie Seminar
Domaine d’Eugènie was founded in 2006 when Francois Pinault’s Artemis Holdings acquired the historic Réné Engel estate in Vosne-Romanée. With a small but exceptional stable of appellations, this domaine quickly became a superstar in a village already flush with top producers. Under the direction of Artemis CEO Frédéric Engerer and longtime winemaker Michel Mallard, the domaine has evolved its style, today using some percentage of whole bunch fermentation and producing wines of great elegance and refinement. The exceptionally talented winemaker Jaeok Cramatte, who has recently taken over from Michel, will lead a horizontal tasting of six of the wines from the heralded 2019 vintage.
- Location: Pier Sixty, 60 Chelsea Piers, New York
- Time: 11:00am -12:00pm
- Cost: $195 + tax
*This event is exclusively for American Express Platinum Card® & Centurion® Members. Enter the 10-digit toll-free Customer Service phone number (without spaces, dashes, or the initial “1”) from the back of your Card as a promo code on Eventbrite to unlock access to tickets for this event.
- Grand Tasting
A premier walk-around tasting at Pier Sixty, offering an expansive exploration of the acclaimed 2022 vintage; attendees will have the opportunity to sample over one hundred wines from participating Burgundian domaines, engaging directly with winemakers and enjoying culinary offerings from New York’s most notable restaurants.
- Location: Pier Sixty, 60 Chelsea Piers, New York
- Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
- Cost: $495 + tax
- Gala Dinner with Chefs Daniel Boulud, Junghyun Park, César Troisgros, and Léo Troisgros
La Paulée’s signature event brings together three internationally renowned chefs for an indulgent, collaborative culinary experience. Following the traditional spirit of La Paulée de Meursault, guests are invited to share wines from their personal collections alongside selections from attending winemakers, creating a dynamic and convivial dining atmosphere.
- Location: Pier Sixty, 60 Chelsea Piers, New York
- Time: 6:30pm
- Cost: $1,600 + tax
Participating Producers
Domaine Bachelet-Monnot • Domaine Ballot-Millot • Domaine Simon Bize
Domaine Yvon Clerget • Domaine Clos de la Chapelle • Pierre-Yves Colin-Morey
Domaine Derey Frères • Domaine David Duband • Domaine Dujac • Maison Joseph Drouhin Domaine d’Eugénie • Domaine Faiveley • Domaine William Fèvre • Domaine Didier Fornerol
Domaine Fourrier • Pierre Girardin • Domaine Hudelot-Noëllat • Domaine Antoine Jobard Domaine Michel Lafarge • Domaine des Comtes Lafon • Domaine Hubert Lamy
Domaine Laroche • Benjamin Leroux • Domaine du Comte Liger-Belair • Domaine Matrot
Domaine de Montille • Domaine Alex Moreau • Domaine Christian Moreau Père & Fils
Domaine Pierre Morey • Caroline Morey • Domaine Mortet • Domaine Georges Mugneret-Gibourg
Domaine Paul Pillot • Domaine de la Romanée-Conti • Domaine Camille Thiriet
and featuring the Commune de Meursault, Champagne Salon & Champagne Delamotte
The full program of events, details, and pourings will be shared at this link. For more information and updates, follow La Paulée on Instagram.
La Paulée would like to thank:
Grand Cru Sponsors
American Express and Acker Wines
Premier Cru Sponsors
Daniel Boulud, Glasvin, NetJets, Champagne Delamotte, and Champagne Salon
A full list of sponsors can be found at www.lapaulee.com/sponsors
ABOUT LA PAULÉE
Founded in 2000 by acclaimed sommelier Daniel Johnnes, La Paulée and its affiliated festivals and events – La Fête du Champagne, La Tablée, Convivio del Vino, and Pressoir – reflect the spirit and foundational philosophy that embodies a deep love for the culture and community surrounding wine. With a passionate mission to transport guests to the vibrant regions of France and Italy, including Burgundy, Champagne, the Rhône Valley, and beyond, the La Paulée team believes that unforgettable experiences happen when the best wines from the finest estates and most talented winemakers are brought together for wine enthusiasts to explore in a dynamic and generous setting. Through its four large annual wine festivals and Pressoir, which provides ongoing smaller-format programming and consulting, La Paulée leans on its team members’ decades of experience as sommeliers and event organizers to share its passionate vision of wine with the world.
ABOUT DANIEL JOHNNES
Daniel Johnnes is the founder of Pressoir, which is born of a love for French wine and culture. The wine director for Daniel Boulud’s Dinex Group, including Restaurant DANIEL, Le Pavillon, Bar Boulud, Le Gratin, and La Tête d’Or, Johnnes organizes fine wine dinners and tastings, including the festival La Paulée, which he launched in 2000 to celebrate the wines of Burgundy. Johnnes received the highest honor awarded to a wine professional in the United States when the James Beard Foundation named him “2006 Outstanding Wine and Spirits Professional of the Year.” In 2016, Johnnes was honored by the French Republic by being named a Chevalier de l’Ordre du Mérite Agricole and in 2023, he received the Chevalier de l’Ordre du Mérite. These awards recognize people who have rendered outstanding services to French culture, and are two of the highest civilian awards given by the French government.
