November Cheese Festival
1st November 2025
The November Cheese Festival opens with VAVIN × Le Comptoir. Enjoy 20 artisanal French cheeses paired with 11 fine wines, guided by French sommelier and Le Comptoir founder Yohan Morel, together with Claude Chen, French-Taiwanese Director of Vavin. An intimate evening where terroir, taste, and expert pairing come together.
Cheese & Wine Content:
1️⃣ Bloomy Rind – Brie de Meaux, Chaource, Brillat Savarin, St. Heray
🍷 Deux Roches Saint-Véran 2022 / Lionel Osmin Villa Côté d’Argent 2023
2️⃣ Goat & Sheep – Lou Bren Brebis, Ossau Iraty, Hercule Vieux, Crottin de Chavignol, St. Maure
🍷 Deux Roches Saint-Véran 2022 / Lionel Osmin Villa Côté d’Argent 2023
3️⃣ Character (Washed Rind) – Morbier, Mont d’Or, St. Nectaire, Langres, Brun de Noix
🍷 Yves Cuilleron Saint-Joseph Lyseras 2023 / Douhairet Porcheret Monthélie 2021 / Maison Le NID Moulin à Vent 2022 / François Villard Crozes-Hermitage 2022 / Château du Cèdre Cahors 2020
4️⃣ Mountain Cheese – Comté 12 M, Cantal, Mimolette 18 M+
🍷 Lionel Osmin Jurançon Clos Cancaillaü 2020
5️⃣ Blue Cheese – Bleu du Vercors, Fourme d’Ambert, Roquefort Carles
🍷 Azul Porto White NV / Azul Porto Ruby NV / Château Haute Fonrousse Côtes de Bergerac Moelleux 2019
Event Wine List
White Wine
NT$1,790
Yves Cuilleron is a leading figure in the Northern Rhône Valley, known for crafting precise, expressive wines since taking over his family estate in 1987. His philosophy champions minimal intervention, manual harvesting, and indigenous yeast fermentation, ensuring deep respect for both tradition and terroir.
In the glass, it shines a brilliant pale yellow with golden reflections. The bouquet opens with delicate aromas of white flowers, acacia, and honey, followed by notes of ripe apricot and peach. The palate is round and harmonious, offering both richness and freshness, underpinned by a fine mineral structure and a long, elegant finish. This expressive wine pairs beautifully with grilled fish, scallops, creamy poultry dishes, or soft cheeses like goat cheese, revealing its versatility and refined balance in every sip.
NT$890
The Lionel Osmin Villa Côte d’Argent 2023 is a lively and refreshing expression of 100% Sauvignon Blanc from the Atlantic-influenced vineyards of Southwest France. The vines thrive near the Atlantic coast, where ocean breezes help preserve acidity and aromatic intensity. Sandy and clay-limestone soils contribute finesse and minerality, creating a crisp, expressive wine that reflects both terroir and craftsmanship.
In the glass, it shows a pale straw hue with green reflections. The bouquet bursts with notes of grapefruit, lime zest, and citrus blossom, while the palate delivers light, zesty freshness balanced by a clean, mineral-driven finish. Bright, aromatic, and effortlessly drinkable, Villa Côte d’Argent is ideal as an aperitif or alongside oysters, shellfish, grilled fish, goat cheese, or fresh summer salads.
NT$1,390
The Chardonnay grapes for the ‘Tradition’ cuvée are grown on clay-limestone soils at the base of the famous Roche de Solutré and Roche de Vergisson. This exceptional terroir naturally provides the wine with essential freshness and minerality, enhancing the finesse and aromatic expression of the Chardonnay.
The wine displays a pale yellow color with golden highlights. The nose is elegant and expressive, revealing notes of white flowers, citrus zest, and ripe orchard fruits. On the palate, it is fresh and well-balanced, featuring a smooth texture, vibrant acidity, and a clean, mineral-driven finish. This is a refined and harmonious Saint-Véran that perfectly showcases the purity and Burgundian finesse of the Mâconnais.
Red Wine
NT$1,590
Maison Le NID’s Moulin-à-Vent Tradition 2022 is a refined expression of 100% Gamay from the heart of Beaujolais. Sourced from granite-based soils rich in manganese, the vineyards benefit from excellent sun exposure, which allows the grapes to achieve full ripeness and aromatic complexity. The wine displays a deep ruby hue and opens with an inviting bouquet of ripe cherries, blackberries, and violets, complemented by subtle spicy notes. On the palate, it is both structured and silky, with fine tannins, vibrant fruit, and a refreshing, persistent finish. Elegant yet approachable, this Moulin-à-Vent beautifully reflects the terroir-driven philosophy of Maison Le NID, showcasing Gamay’s depth, finesse, and aromatic intensity. Ideal for pairing with roast pork, duck, grilled meats, or mushroom risotto, it offers versatility at the table while highlighting the classic charm and age-worthy potential of one of Beaujolais’ most celebrated appellations.
NT$1,590
Sourced from alluvial terraces and clay-limestone slopes along the left bank of the Rhône River, the vineyards benefit from a temperate continental climate that allows Syrah to achieve perfect balance between ripeness and freshness.
In the glass, the wine displays a deep ruby hue and an expressive bouquet of blackberry, blueberry, violet, and black pepper, with hints of smoke. The palate is supple and vibrant, marked by silky tannins, lively acidity, and a long, spicy finish. Elegant yet approachable, this Crozes-Hermitage pairs beautifully with grilled meats, roast pork, duck breast, or hard cheeses, perfectly capturing the finesse and aromatic intensity of Rhône Valley Syrah.
NT$2,250
The Douhairet Porcheret Monthélie “Cuvée Miss Armande” 2021 is a refined and expressive 100% Pinot Noir crafted from old vines over 70 years old, rooted in the clay-limestone slopes of Monthélie, between Meursault and Volnay. The old vines yield small quantities of concentrated grapes, translating into a wine of remarkable elegance and complexity. Brilliant ruby red with garnet highlights, it opens with delicate aromas of red cherry, raspberry, rose petals, and subtle spice. The palate is silky and vibrant, framed by fine tannins, lively acidity, and a long, graceful finish.
Aged for 18 months in French oak with minimal intervention, this wine perfectly captures the finesse and mineral purity of Monthélie. It pairs beautifully with roast poultry, duck breast, veal, mushroom risotto, or soft cheeses like Brie and Camembert.
NT$2,890
Château du Cèdre is a pioneering, multi-generational estate in Cahors, renowned for its commitment to organic viticulture and producing elegant, terroir-driven Malbecs. The “Extra Libre” cuvée is a standout, representing the family’s dedication to natural winemaking with no added sulfites. This pure expression of 100% Malbec is grown on the high terraces of Cahors, where stony limestone soils and clay sublayers promote healthy vines and balanced ripening. This natural approach in both the vineyard and cellar enhances the wine’s intrinsic purity and vibrant aromatic expression.
The wine shows a deep ruby color. The nose is incredibly vibrant and pure, bursting with aromas of black cherries, blueberries, violets, and fresh herbs. On the palate, the wine is juicy and lively, featuring silky tannins and fresh acidity. The absence of added sulfites imparts a remarkable softness and energy, delivering a clean, fruit-forward finish. This is a modern, “free” interpretation of Cahors, perfect with grilled meats, charcuterie, or vegetable dishes, and best enjoyed slightly chilled.
Dessert Wine
NT$850
Porto Azul celebrates Portugal’s winemaking heritage with vibrant, approachable Port wines rooted in quality and tradition. Grapes are sourced from the sunlit, schist-rich slopes of the Douro Valley, where hot days and cool nights create deeply flavored, balanced fruit. This youthful Ruby Port shows deep ruby color with aromas of red berries, plum, and a touch of chocolate. The palate is rich and smooth, offering layers of sweet fruit, cocoa, and gentle spice. A velvety finish makes it perfect for pairing with chocolate desserts, soft cheeses, or enjoying on its own.
Le prix initial était : NT$890.NT$710Le prix actuel est : NT$710.
Porto Azul captures the essence of Portugal’s Atlantic coastline, producing fresh, approachable wines that reflect the country’s rich winemaking traditions. This white wine is sourced from coastal vineyards where sandy soils and ocean breezes shape its crisp, mineral-driven character. Pale straw-yellow in color, it offers bright aromas of citrus, green apple, and subtle sea spray. Light-bodied and zesty, the palate is refreshing with lively acidity and a clean finish. Ideal for seafood, salads, sushi, or sipping as a chilled aperitif.
NT$1,390
Lionel Osmin & Cie is dedicated to showcasing the authentic wines of Southwest France, and the Clos Cancaillau vineyard is a prime example of their philosophy. Located in the historic Jurançon appellation, the vineyards are situated on steep slopes facing the Pyrenees. The unique terroir, with its clay-limestone soils and a combination of cool breezes and abundant sunshine, is a key factor in the production of these expressive, terroir-driven wines.
This Jurançon is a brilliant golden color, offering a complex and enticing nose of exotic fruits, fresh citrus, and honey, with delicate floral hints. The palate is lively and crisp, showing a beautiful balance between its refreshing acidity and a subtle, vibrant sweetness. This fresh and aromatic wine is a perfect illustration of Jurançon’s classic style and is a wonderful partner for rich dishes like foie gras, spicy Asian cuisine, or even creamy desserts.
