New Year’s Menu 2026
Appetizers for the New Year’s speech: Blinis with crème fraîche, whole herring, and chives – Lettuce leaves stuffed with langoustine tartare – Oysters with horseradish cream, pickled asparagus, and blackcurrant oil (Champagne “Ruinart R”)
First course: Salted Icelandic salmon – lemon – sorrel – kefir (2021 Riesling Brauneberger Juffer Sonnenuhr GG, Weingut Fritz Haag, Mosel)
Second course: Scallops – apple – caviar – Jerusalem artichoke (2023 Meursault Les Clous, Domaine Vincent Girardin, Burgundy)
Third course: Leek – truffle purée – hazelnuts – Madeira sauce (2021 Barolo Angela, Mauro Marengo, Piedmont)
Fourth course: Beef – lobster – onions – Bordelaise sauce (2018 Château Prieuré Lichine, 4th Growth, Margaux)
Dessert: Bergamot – vanilla – salted caramel – mascarpone (2021 Eiswein, Grüner Veltliner, Weingut Nigl, Wagram (half bottle))