Even the wine selection was chosen with
the French-American relationship in mind. The Domaine Serene Chardonnay
"Evenstad Reserve" 2015 was grown from French plants from Dijon "that
thrive in the volcanic Oregon soil." The Domaine Drouhin Pinot Noir
"Laurène" 2014 "uses the motto 'French soul--Oregon soil.'" Following
a less formal dinner with the Macrons at Mount Vernon on Monday
evening, the first lady hopped off the Marine One helicopter and did one
final late-night run-through, personally inspecting each detail,
including the white lilac centerpieces, the dripless candles and the
entry to the evening, a grand hallway decked out in soft light and pink
florals. (
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