Grande Marque Champagne Tasting

The tradition continues as Wally’s stages the 22nd edition of its unique and highly-anticipated Grande Marque Champagne Tasting on Sunday, June 1st from 5-8pm at Le Merigot Hotel in Santa Monica. Once again over 50 Grande Marque Champagnes will be poured, including Dom Pérignon, Krug, Salon and Cristal, alongside signature dishes offered from nearly 20 leading restaurants. Café del Rey returns with its sumptuous raw bar, complete with oysters, and Celestino Drago – a supporter since our inaugural Grande Marque affair back in 1992 – will feature Drago Centro, his downtown L.A. hot spot. Other restaurants set to attend: Angelini Osteria, Brentwood, Cézanne at Le Merigot, Chinois On Main, Goldies, Locanda del Lago, Marino Ristorante, Mélisse, Michael’s, Oliviero at Avalon Hotel, Pastina, Saddle Peak Lodge, StarKing BBQ, Sweet Butter Kitchen and West at Hotel Angeleno.

Additional taste-treats will include Petrossian Caviar, delicacies from Wally’s Cheese Box and Nespresso coffee…plus other surprises. The David Arana Quartet’s live music will again set the tone for a lively evening, while a silent auction will present a number of unique wine-buying opportunities, along with special tours, tastings and overnight accommodations.

Proceeds raised for this year’s event will benefit the UCLA Jonsson Cancer Center Foundation and Food on Foot. Last year a record $40,000 was donated to our beneficiaries, bringing the total raised over the years to well over $1 million. Sign up now for this singular wine and food experience!

Special Grande Marque room rates are available at Le Merigot – phone 888-228-9290, request “Wally’s Grande Marque rate,” and a $349 superior room will be yours for only $279

Event #152581 Charitable Service # M3059