If you're looking for the most incredible wine flight in town, grab a ticket, settle into your table anytime from 6:00 - 8:00 pm, and let us guide you through an extraordinary tasting of three acclaimed wines from Paso Robles L’Aventure Winery, along with a few surprise pours from the estate’s exclusive library.

The results have been nothing short of remarkable. Founded by French winemaker Stephen Asseo, L’Aventure’s wines have earned multiple perfect 100-point scores (for those who are counting), a devoted following among collectors, and a reputation as some of the most sought-after wines produced in the United States. Powerful yet balanced, these are wines that showcase both immediate appeal and extraordinary aging potential. Tonight we’re happy to host L’Aventure’s Hospitality Director, Nichole Hegge, who will discuss the wines with each table.

For this tasting, you'll enjoy 2-ounce pours of the following wines, along with select surprise library offerings yet to be disclosed:

Optimus Red Blend 2022 — $69.99/bottle
Côte à Côte 2021 — $133.99/bottle
Estate Reserve 2021 — $145.99/bottle

Our food menu will be available à la carte throughout the evening, and featured wines will be available to order afterward.

We’re incredibly proud of the spirits we’ve collected since Le Midi first opened. As a wine bar, we take our commitment to finding exceptional bottles seriously, and our spirits program is no exception. For this tasting we’ll be showcasing ten of our most prized selections ranging from standout tequilas of Jalisco and top-tier American whiskeys to the Caribbean’s finest rums and Europe’s most elegant brandies.

Tonight is a no-holds-barred celebration of some of the world’s finest spirits.

Our second Champagne event of the month takes everything from the previous week’s tasting and turns the dial way up. We’ll be pouring some of the rarest, most premium bottles we’ve managed to get our hands on. Tonight is dedicated to true collector-level Champagne that rarely make an appearance on tasting tables.

Whether you’re looking to add something extraordinary to your cellar or you simply want to experience the absolute best that Champagne has to offer in one unforgettable night, this tasting is for you.

The title really says it all. We’re heading deep into the cellar and opening some of our favorite RM Champagnes. These are all bottles that bring an extra layer of decadence to any celebration, or that can simply be enjoyed whenever the mood strikes.

Because…Champagne.

What better way to spend the night before Thanksgiving than sipping your way through a lineup of incredible wines all handpicked to pair perfectly with the feast waiting on your table tomorrow?

We’ll be opening eight bottles that cover all the bases: from bright and zesty whites that cut through rich flavors, to plush, fruit-forward reds that cozy up beautifully with turkey, stuffing, and all the trimmings. Expect a few unexpected pairings and a few show-stoppers, but all of which will make selecting your favorite bottles much easier.

Every bottle we taste will be available for purchase after the event so you can take home exactly what you loved most and impress everyone at your holiday table!

November 20th marks France’s famous Beaujolais Nouveau Day, or as they say in France, “Le Beaujolais Nouveau est arrivé!” It’s the day the newest vintage of Beaujolais Nouveau wines is released giving everyone a first taste of what the year’s harvest has to offer. These wines go straight from pressing to bottle making them juicy, bright, and oh-so-easy to drink.

As much as we love a good Beaujolais Nouveau, we’re putting our own Le Midi spin on the celebration. On the celebrated eve of the holiday, we’ll be diving into the best of the best from Beaujolais known as the legendary Crus. These wines come from the region’s most prized sites and represent just a small fraction of its total production.

Join us as we taste our way through some of the top Cru sites from the best winemakers in Beaujolais and showcase the bottles that capture this iconic region at its very best.

Tonight we’re not sticking to just one corner of Italy - we’re exploring it all! From the crisp, alpine wines of the north, through the rolling hills of Tuscany and Marche, down to the sunny southern coasts of Campania, and finally out to the islands of Sicily and Sardegna.

We’ll be pouring a mix of easygoing everyday wines that are ready to pop open right now alongside a few treasures built to age that we rarely ever open. Follow along with us as we make our way from north to south tasting some of the most exciting small-production wines Italy has to offer.

Since last year’s Halloween blind tasting was such a hit, we couldn’t resist bringing it back! There’s something a little spooky about blind tastings. You never know what’s lurking in your glass, but that’s exactly what makes it perfect for a little homage to Halloween.

Tonight we’ll put your palate to the test with four side-by-side blind pours challenging you to uncover the grape and guess the country of origin. Just when you think you’ve cracked the code, you might find yourself tricked (or treated).

To keep the spirit alive, we’ll have some fun Halloween swag waiting for you. Join us for an evening of mystery, mischief, and plenty of thrills!

Le Midi is proud to have built a reputation that extends well beyond Illinois, attracting the attention of some of the most respected figures in the wine industry. This evening, we are honored to host Jason Haas of Tablas Creek Vineyard in Paso Robles, one of the leading voices in American wine today. Jason will guide us through a tasting of nine wines, while also sharing his deep expertise on regenerative farming practices and the role of biodynamics in viticulture.

. As the son of the late Robert Haas, who co-founded Tablas Creek with the Perrin family of Château de Beaucastel in Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Jason has carried forward a vision that bridges Old World tradition and New World innovation. Under his leadership, Tablas Creek became the first Regenerative Organic Certified vineyard in the United States, setting a new benchmark for sustainability and stewardship in the industry.

Beyond his work at Tablas Creek, Jason has been instrumental in advancing the “Rhône Rangers” movement, which championed Rhône varietals in California and helped establish Paso Robles as a world-class wine region. His dedication to both quality and ecological responsibility has made him a widely respected thought leader, not just in Paso Robles but across the global wine community. Tonight offers a rare opportunity to learn directly from one of the most important figures shaping the present and future of American wine.

As the seasons begin to shift and cooler weather sets in, our focus turns toward more robust wines that provide greater warmth to complement Chicago’s chillier days. We will explore a curated selection of eight wines that each display a distinctive element of spice. In some cases that spice is a natural characteristic of the grape varietal; in others, it emerges from the influence of oak aging, fermentation techniques, or extended skin contact.

The interplay of spice in wine, whether it presents as peppery, herbal, clove-like, or reminiscent of baking spices, adds a compelling layer of complexity that pairs perfectly with seasonal cuisine. These stylistic nuances not only highlight the craftsmanship of the winemaker but also demonstrate how viticultural choices and cellar practices can shape a wine’s aromatic and flavor profile.

As Seth guides you through these wines, we’ll consider their versatility at the table particularly with autumnal-themed dishes! 

This evening we will take a focused look at two historically significant yet often underappreciated wine-producing countries: Greece and Germany. Though their styles and traditions differ greatly, both offer profound insight into the diversity of European viticulture, from indigenous grape varietals to regionally distinct winemaking techniques refined over centuries.

Representatives from Athenee Importers and The German Wine Collection will guide us through a comparative tasting of five wines from each country and lead us on a journey highlighting the unique qualities of these regions, examining how history, climate, and culture have shaped their identities in the global wine landscape.

Whether you’re a seasoned wine lover or simply curious to explore new wines, this event promises a fun journey through Greece and Germany’s viticultural history, terroir, and varietals!

At Le Midi we love bringing in rare wines from around the world and we sympathize with many of our customers who look at our selections in a daze not knowing any of the selections. We will normally ask our guests what they like to drink so we can find something similar, and the number one response we get is Sauvignon Blanc.

Let us guide you through the world of wonderful white wines that exhibit the same qualities our Sauvy B lovers enjoy: bright, minerally, aromatic, and electric. After tonight you will be able to go to other destinations and show off your wine-chops by mentioning words like Pigato, Gruner Veltliner, and Assyrtiko, oh my!

We have noticed a trend recently and it is in the hue of orange. Many of our guests still don’t know what orange wines are, and many others do know but then quickly realize that Le Midi stands out since we only source orange wines that aren’t funktown galore.

Come in and explore our newest additions and see why we are as discerning as we are about these unique selections.

It’s that time of year! Come on in and try our our rosé selections we’ve chosen for the Summer. We will be trying selections from France, Italy, Spain, Austria and beyond so get ready for a pink rollercoaster around the world!