Classic French Favourites

These 10 wines are from classic areas of France, The Northern and Southern Rhone, Pomerol, Saint-Julien, Pauillac, Alsace and Sauternes, including some favourite producers and some great vintages. The six reds vary in vintage from 1979 to 2002, and sweet whites from 2000 to 2003, including two Vendages Tardives. All have had time to mature.   They would cost several thousand pounds at today’s prices.

J-L Chave Hermitage 1979.
Vieux Château Certan Pomerol 1990.
Château Léoville Barton Saint-Julien 2001.
Château Lynch Bages Grand Vin Pauillac 2002.
Château Lynch Bages Grand Vin Pauillac 1988.
Château de Beaucastel Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2001.
Mayer-Fonné Grand Cru Gewurztraminer Kaefferkopf 2000.
Albert Mann Gewurztraminer Altenbourg 2000.
René Muré Clos St. Landelin Grand Cru Vorbourg Gewurztraminer Vendanges Tardives Moelleux 2001.
Château Rieussec Sauternes 2003. 

Organised and presented by Dr Bernard Lamb, National Guild of Wine and Beer Judges.
A cold buffet will be provided by the club.
This is a rare opportunity to taste and compare top end mature wines from the major regions of France.  This is not just for experts.  You will be able to sample many of the different grapes used in making French wine at their best.

Mobility rating: 3 – steps up to the front door, then lift access.
Nearest tube: Green Park
Dress: Smart casual
Organiser: Bernard Lamb. E-mail: bernardlamb@btinternet.com