This eclectic selection of mature French wines covers different regions and styles, including Burgundy, Bordeaux, the Loire, Alsace and the Northern Rhone. They vary from dry to sweet whites to dry reds, with a range of grape varieties, from vintages1982 to 2004. The producers range from little known to the famous. Some of the wines are no longer available in the UK from those older years.  Those that are, are in many cases selling for  hundreds of pounds per bottle.

Mas de Daumas Gassac 2004, Haute Vallée du Gassac, V. Guibert de la Vaissière, Blanc de Raisins Blanc, Viognier, Chardonnay, Manseng, Chenin, 13%. 

Coteaux de Poncins Condrieu 1995, 13.5%.

Givry 1^er Cru Clos Jus, Domaine Vincent Lumpp 1999, 13%.  

Château du Tertre Margaux 1996, 12.5%. 

Château Haut Bages Libéral Pauillac 1996, 12.5%.  

Chaillot Cornas 1991, Thiery Allemand,12.5%. 

La Guiraude Crozes Hermitage 1990, Alain Graillot, 12.5%. Not in UK, £300 abroad. 

Jean-Louis Chave Hermitage 1982, no stated alcohol level.

Chapoutier Monier de la Sizeranne Hermitage 1990, 13%.  

Domine des Baumard Quarts de Chaume 1983. 

Trimbach Muscat Reserve 1989, 11.5%. 

Château Rieussec Sauternes 2003, 14%.  

The tasting will be organised and presented by Dr Bernard Lamb.   A cold buffet will be porovided by the Club.

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