Cellar Series – Bordeaux Blends from Premium Regions

The next edition of the Capital Branch Cellar Series will be a spiritual homecoming of sorts by focusing on Bordeaux. Admittedly, ‘home’ for Bordeaux now has a decidedly global character. No other style in the red wine universe has been replicated in regions around the world as with Bordeaux varieties, made principally with the vaunted trinity of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and cabernet franc. The bottles are often considered the best wines that those countries have to offer. We focus on six of the most celebrated regions – Napa Valley, Aconcagua Valley in Chile, Margaret River in Australia, the coastal area of Tuscany, the Western Cape of South Africa, and Bordeaux itself. We will also be tasting the celebrated Chateau Musar from Lebanon. The wines will be served blind to let our palates explore the differences and similarities. How will Bordeaux fare against its imitators?

The wine line-up is a super premium selection that will be poured in two flights: well-aged and more recent vintages. They are principally sourced from members’ cellars at favourable prices:

An opening sparkling wine

 Lebanon (Bekaa Valley) - 2000 Chateau Musar

Napa Valley – 2001 Robert Mondavi Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Tuscany (Maremma) – 2006 Fattoria Le Pupille 'Saffredi'

South Africa – 2015 Kanonkop Paul Sauer

Chile (Aconcagua Valley) - 2013 Seña

Australia (Margaret River) – 2013 Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon

Bordeaux (St Julien) – 1996 Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou

An always-outstanding three course dinner by the 67 Pall Mall chef will be included.

Join us to discover or update your favourite region for this premium wine style!