INCREDIBLE LUNCH AND FORMAL NIGHT

We paid an additional $135 to participate in the Sommelier's Lunch, the best we'll have on this trip. I showed up early, so got the best seat in the house. Started with Moét & Chandon Champagne and a 2008 Dom Perignon, to accompany scallops and caviar appetizers.

The next course was Breaded Sweetbreads, artichoke hearts and truffle dressing, with a Meursalt Dessus 2019 White Burgundy.

A pause with raspberry sorbet Moet splash,

There were three main courses. We selected the Lamp Loin with a 2018 Opus One.

The dessert was Lemon Tart and Mango Gelato with a Far Niente Dolce 2018, ending with petit fours.

Formal night, so I wore a tux.

Two reds and a white.

Caviar appetizer.

Dinner of truffles risotto, Beef Wellington and pasta. Then cheeses (with chocolate sauce), dessert and petit fours.

I did nothing much else today. Went to bed early. Only walked 1737 steps. Got to do better.

Tomorrow we have another wine tasting.

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