The Great Aged Reds of Europe, Tutored Tasting, 5 February 2015

Join Anne McHale MW in the Pickering Cellar tonight for an indulgent look at the great aged red wines of Europe. It is often said that humans are like great wine: we improve with age. Whether or not this is true for us, there is no doubt that great reds are meant to be aged. If we can be patient, the rewards are incredible. Simple youthful fruit, awkward tannins and dense, muted aromas morph into savoury complexity, a silky mouthfeel and an inviting and open bouquet. This is why Anne has put together a tasting for you focusing solely on aged reds. Each of tonight’s wines is at least 11 years old, and many are much older. She has picked examples of all the great classics of Europe, spanning Burgundy, Bordeaux, Italy, Spain and of course a Vintage Port. If you want to explore what rewards can be gained from the patient cellaring of red wine, then tonight is perfect for you.

Champagne Bollinger, Special Cuvée
1980 Smith Woodhouse
1989 Ch. Lynch Bages, Pauillac
1983 Ch. Palmer, Margaux
2001 Clos de la Roche, Vieilles Vignes Domaine Ponsot
1983 Chambolle-Musigny, Derrière la Grange 1er Cru, Collection Bellenum
1997 Tignanello Piero Antinori
2003 Barolo Riserva, Cru Monprivato, Cà d'Morissio, G. Mascarello
1982 Gran Reserva 904, La Rioja Alta
1996 Artadi, Pagos Viejos, Rioja

N.B. Wines for this event have been chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd historic stocks and may not be available to order following the event