La Place de Bordeaux, Friday 29th March 2019

Barbara Drew MW’s subject for this fascinating evening is Bordeaux wines and how they are traded – known as ‘Place de Bordeaux’. To help explain the current system, Barbara will delve into the past showing us how this region has evolved and is evolving. The evening is timed specially before the En Primeur campaign, which is often seen as the beginning of trading for the latest vintage. Hosted by Barbara Drew MW, Wine & Spirits Education Specialist.

Wines to be tasted:
Champagne J.L. Vergnon, Conversation, Grand Cru, Brut
2012 Lune d'Or, Clos de Lunes, Bordeaux Blanc Sec
2015 Berry Bros. & Rudd Good Ordinary Claret
2014 "C" de Carmes Haut Brion, Pessac-Léognan
2011 Ch. Grand Renouil, Canon-Fronsac
2012 Ch. Saint Pierre, St Julien
2007 Ch. Pontet-Canet, Pauillac
2003 Ch. Lynch Bages, Pauillac
1989 Ch. Gruaud-Larose, St Julien, Bordeaux
2013 Ch. Coutet, Barsac

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.

Dress code: smart casual