Founded in 1949, the original owner of Champagne Jeeper named his brand in tribute to the Willys Jeep he acquired from the American military at the end of the Second World War, which allowed him to tour the vineyards in total tranquility.
The Jeeper wine dinner at Casot will include four small bite food courses paired with four classic Champagnes from Jeeper. Here’s the menu:
Croqueta y caviar | spanish ham and cheese fritter, caviar, crème fraiche, chives + Jeeper ‘Grand Assemblage’ Brut ‘NV | Champagne, France
Gazpacho (GF)(VG) | chilled tomato soup, Moroccan spice, cucumber, olive oil + Jeeper ‘Blanc de Blanc’ Brut ‘NV | Champagne, France
Huevos rellenos (GF) | deviled egg, boquerones + Jeeper ‘Blanc de Noir’ Brut ‘NV | Champagne, France
Gambas | shrimp, garlic, brandy, olive oil, lemon, served with toasted bread + Jeeper ‘Grand Rose’ Brut ‘NV | Champagne, France
The dinner, with special guests Antoine Peltereau & Camille Cox is priced per person at $12/Pintxos; $95/Vino + tax + gratuity.