Introduction to the Wines of Bordeaux, Thursday 10th October 2024

Join us for an evening delving into the unique terroir of Bordeaux. Over the course of a two-hour masterclass your host will guide through the region’s history, sub-regions and most significant wines. 

After a sparkling apéritif, you will try one of the region’s lesser-known styles and some entry-level red wines, before moving on to taste a flight of red wines from some more famous names. Each glass sampled over the evening will represent a renowned commune in Bordeaux, helping you to pin down the characteristics in aroma and flavour that typify each area. Our aim is that by the end of the evening you will leave far more confident in identifying your Margaux from your St-Estèphe and will have a much greater understanding of this region’s wonderful wines. 

Wines to be tasted: 

Apéritif: 2022 Berry Bros. & Rudd Extra Ordinary White By Château de Chantegrive 

2020 Berry Bros. & Rudd Good Ordinary Claret by Dourthe 

2019 Château d'Issan, 3ème Cru Classé, Margaux 

2019 Château Branaire-Ducru, 4ème Cru Classé, St Julien 

2019 Château Pontet-Canet, 5ème Cru Classé, Pauillac 

2019 Château Calon Ségur, 3ème Cru Classé, St Estèphe 

2019 Château Gazin, Pomerol 

2019 Château Trotte Vieille, 1er Grand Cru Classé (B), St Emilion 

2019 Le C des Carmes Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan 

2008 Château Trotte Vieille, 1er Grand Cru Classé (B), St Emilion 

2006 Château Branaire-Ducru, 4ème Cru Classé, St Julien 

2017 Berry Bros. & Rudd Sauternes by Château Suduiraut 

The above list is a proposed line-up of wines and is subject to change according to stock availability 

Dress code: smart casual