Whether you’re a seasoned gourmand or someone who simply takes pleasure from trying new things, Mercure Hotels’ Wine and Dine experience brings the opportunity to broaden your field of discovery by experiencing an extensive taster menu and sampling fine wines during a stay at selected Mercure hotels around the UK.
An overnight stay at one of 18 stylish Mercure hotels includes a five course dinner of delicious dishes from a taster menu unique to each hotel, featuring seasonal, locally-sourced produce with a wide selection of traditional European fare. As part of the Wine and Dine experience, the meal is accompanied by two glasses of wine from Mercure’s acclaimed Grands Vins fine wine collection, specially selected to compliment the day’s dishes.
A long-time champion of regional cuisine and locally-sourced produce, Mercure features local speciality dishes on its menus of freshly prepared food on offer at each hotel, as well as wines distinctive to the region.
Mercure’s Grands Vins offering is one of the hallmarks of the hotel brand – an extensive wine list of high quality regional and international wines, sold by the glass as well as the bottle. This unique concept is designed not only to introduce grapes and varieties people may not be familiar with, but also to give guests the chance to sample high-end wines at an affordable price. The Grand Vins are categorised into four different flavour areas: “Fresh & Tasty”, “Fruity & Light”, “Balanced & Elegant” and “Spicy & Full-Bodied” and guests will be guided through the unique matching process by specialist staff at the hotels.
The wines are selected by experts including Mercure’s own Echansons. The Mercure Echansons are wine specialists – knowledgeable about everything from winemaking processes to wine regions to the all-important tasting – and are on hand to guide guests and offer advice on wine selection. Every year in more than 10 countries, a number of tasting panels are set up to make blind tests and select the wines that will be incorporated into the list of Grands Vins for the following year. The taste panels include enthusiasts and professionals who like sharing their passion for wine, including outstanding Mercure Echansons.
The Wine and Dine experience is available from just £65 per person, at participating hotels and includes a hearty breakfast the following morning. For further information visit mercure.com
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