Introduction to the Rhône Valley, Monday 27th February 2017

Join your host, George Lacey, as he takes you on a tour of the Rhône Valley; a region to which many of his most exciting wine memories are tied and, in his opinion, one of France's most interesting and diverse winemaking areas. From the steep hills of Hermitage in the north to the rolling vineyards of Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the south, you will learn about the grapes and terroirs that make up this fascinating region. The idea of this event is to come away with an understanding of the key wine-producing villages in the north and the south, as well as how and why the styles of wines produced throughout the valley vary and taste the way they do. Working our way through 11 wines, we will begin with the whites of the north and south, pausing for a rosé before working our way down geographically through some of the region's most iconic and showstopping reds. Hosted by George Lacey, Fine Wine Specialist

Wines to be tasted:
Berry Bros. & Rudd Crémant deLimoux by Antech, Languedoc-Roussillon
2011 St Péray, Les Cerfs, Domaine Yves Cuilleron
2010 Condrieu, La Loye, Domaine Jean-Michel Gerin
2011 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Pure Roussanne, Domaine Raymond Usseglio
2015 Château d'Aquéria, Tavel Rosé
2009 Côte-Rôtie, Bessanon, Domaine Yves Cuilleron
2010 Cornas, Maison Nicolas Perrin
2008 Ermitage Rouge, Le Pavillon, Chapoutier Sélections Parcellaires
2013 Côtes du Rhône, Mon Coeur, Jean-Louis Chave Sélection
2009 Rasteau, Fleur de Confiance, Domaine la Soumade
2011 Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Giraud, Domaine Saint Préfert

Dress code: smart casual

NB Wines for this event have been chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s historic stock and may not be available to order following the event.