Our Signature Evening
La Paulée.
A Burgundian tradition, a Pasadena celebration — an evening of extraordinary wine, exquisite food, and collective generosity.
The Tradition
Since 1932.
La Paulée dates back to 1932 in Burgundy, France. It marks the end of the harvest season with a grand communal lunch where every winemaker brings bottles from their own cellar to share with the entire table. There is no wine list — just generosity.
Over the decades the tradition has spread worldwide. New York holds one. So does San Francisco. And now, Pasadena. Our version stays true to the spirit: every guest contributes a bottle (or several) from their personal collection, and the whole room shares in the bounty.
You might find yourself tasting a 1990 Burgundy poured by the person sitting next to you, or sharing a bottle from a tiny producer you've never heard of. Every table becomes a journey.
The Evening
What to expect.
Our La Paulée is a seated, multi-course dinner held at one of Pasadena's most beautiful venues.
- The ReceptionGuests arrive to a sparkling wine reception, mingle, and drop off their contributed bottles at the communal wine table. The anticipation builds.
- The DinnerA multi-course meal crafted by acclaimed local chefs, designed to complement the wide range of wines being shared. Each course is an invitation to open another bottle.
- The CauseA silent auction, a live paddle raise, and the collective spirit of generosity. Every dollar raised goes directly to the Colburn School.
Why It Matters
The same spirit that opens a great bottle builds a great community.
Our La Paulée has one beneficiary, every year: the Colburn School, and its work putting a performing arts education within reach of young musicians and dancers.
The Cause
A fundraiser with purpose.
Our La Paulée isn't just a wine dinner — it's a fundraiser, and it has always had a single beneficiary: the Colburn School.
Colburn trains young musicians and dancers, and the evening exists to support that work. One cause, every year — so the generosity in the room compounds rather than scattering.
We believe that the same spirit that makes someone open their best bottle for a stranger is the same spirit that builds great communities.
Our Beneficiary
In support of the Colburn School.
The 626 Club's La Paulée benefits the Colburn School — every year, without exception. One cause, so the generosity in the room compounds instead of scattering.
Invitations
Be on the list.
Our annual La Paulée is an invite-only event, but invitations go out first to members of our mailing list. Tickets are limited and go fast.
No spam, ever. Just wine and good company.