BORDEAUX 2015
October 23 2025
The sun soaked very ripe 2015, is the first of two Bordeaux vintages that have collectors raving (2015-2016). Most experts described the 2015 reds as rich, full flavoured, with great aging potential. A very warm year that produced deep coloured reds bursting with ripe fruit flavours in a very well balanced style, regardless of the lower than usual acidity. The elite wines (Crus Classés) have barely evolved, and should continue to age favourably over the next 20 to 30 years. The châteaux chosen for this tasting should confirm the high quality level, evolution and remaining aging potential of this highly acclaimed Bordeaux vintage.
Château Batailley, Pauillac
Château Les Carmes Haut-Brion, Pessac-Léognan
Château Beauséjour Bécot, St-Émilion
Château Malartic-Lagravière, Pessac-Léognan
Château Prieuré Lichine, Margaux
Château Malescot St-Exupéry, Margaux
Clos La Gaffelière, St-Émilion
Vin mystère-Mystery wine
2021 TUSCANY
November 06 2025
In recent years Mother Nature has been very generous with Tuscany. Here is the outstanding 2021 vintage that many experts and producers believe to be the best in the last decade. All say that 2021 is remarkably typical, perfectly balanced and has great aging potential. This lovely vintage has produced rich, well-structured, long lasting wines, that should find their way into our cellars. A selection of reputed producers will help us verify the high quality and aging potential of this excellent Tuscan vintage!
Cepparello Isole & Olena, IGT Toscana
Il Blu Brancaia, IGT Toscana
Flaccianello Fontodi, IGT Toscana Centrale
Mormoretto Frescobaldi, IGT Toscana
Chianti Classico Riserva Il Poggiale, Castellare
Luce, Tenuta Luce, IGT Toscana
Promis, Ca’Marcanda, IGT Toscana
L’Alberello, Grattamarco, Bolgheri Superiore
CLASSIC BORDEAUX CHALLENGE : 2001 VS 2021
November 20 2025
This tasting offers the rare opportunity to compare two classic Bordeaux vintages, twenty years apart! From temperate, cooler years with little or no heat waves, the wines from these harvests generated reds that were fresher and more elegant—in other words, “classic” Bordeaux. For the past 15+ years, global warming has changed the Bordeaux style. The classic vintages, traditionally fresher, more elegant, and refined, are becoming the exception rather than the rule. Many Bordeaux aficionados deplore this change in style. This unique tasting will permit us to revisit the classic Bordeaux style in two vintages twenty years apart, to understand how these wines used to evolve before global warming. Don’t miss this very educational experience!
2021
Ch. Leoville Barton – St-Julien
Ch. Grand Puy Lacoste – Pauillac
Ch. Malescot St-Exupéry – Margaux
Ch. Beauséjour Bécot – St-Émilion
2001
Ch. Branaire Ducru – St-Julien
Ch. La Tour Carnet – Haut-Médoc
Ch. Kirwan – Margaux
Ch. Faugères – St-Émilion
CHAMPAGNE vs MOUSSEUX DU MONDE
December 11 2025
Sparkling wines are trendy! Champagne dominates the category. But is Champagne in a category of its own? In this tasting we will compare four outstanding Champagnes to four quality sparkling wines from regions reputed for their high quality effervescent wines. All the wines to be tasted are crafted according to the traditional Champagne method. Come discover and compare these fine effervescent wines to determine, if in fact, Champagne merits its status of king of category?
Champagne Les Rachais Brut Nature 1016 Francis Boulard
Champagne Vieille Vigne du Levant Extra Brut 2014 Larmandier-Bernier
Champagne Collection No16 2016 Extra Brut Ayala
Champagne Spécial Cuvée Brut Bollinger
Raventos i Blanc Brut Nature 2016 Manuel Raventos Negra (Espagne)
Vintage Collection Dosage Zéro 2019 Franciacorta, Ca’ del Bosco (Italia)
La Taille aux Loups Triple Zéro, Montlouis, Jacky & JP Blot (Loire)
L’Orpailleur Brut, Dunham, Québec