Poggio di Sotto 1995 Library Dinner
A 12-guest Poggio di Sotto library tasting and five-course dinner at 67 Pall Mall, led by winemaker Leonardo Berti.
Event
Cigars & Wine Night at James J. Fox
A 67 Pall Mall evening at James J. Fox pairing Champagne, white wine and red wine with two cigars selected for the occasion.
About the event
A conversation about cigars and wine
Cigars & wine night at James J. Fox is organized by 67 Pall Mall and explores the parallels between wine and cigars through craft, production and time. The evening is described as a conversation rather than a formal masterclass.
The wines and cigars
The drinks programme begins with Champagne before moving to a white wine and a red wine chosen to complement the cigars. The listed wines are 2004 Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill, Champagne; 2023 François Cotat La Grande Côte, Sancerre; and 2004 Bodegas Roda Roda I, Rioja Reserva DOCa.
Two cigars are selected for the occasion by the James J. Fox team. The James J. Fox Selección No.1 is described as a light to medium-bodied Honduran and Nicaraguan cigar intended for a leisurely 25-minute smoke, while the Romeo y Julieta Short Churchill is a fuller, medium-bodied Cuban cigar with an indicated smoking time of around 45 minutes.
Hosts, place and takeaway
A host from James J. Fox guides the cigar side of the evening, covering history and construction, while Nico Casetta discusses why particular wines work as companions. The wine choices are credited to Sommelier Nico Casetta and Head of Wine Operations Federico Moccia.
The event takes place at James J. Fox on St James’s Street, close to the 67 Pall Mall Club. Each guest is listed to receive a James J. Fox cigar lighter, cutter and cigar tube containing an additional cigar.
- Scheduled time: 19:00 to 21:00.
Frequently asked questions
What wines are listed for the evening?
The listed wines are 2004 Pol Roger Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill, Champagne; 2023 François Cotat La Grande Côte, Sancerre; and 2004 Bodegas Roda Roda I, Rioja Reserva DOCa.
Which cigars are included?
The evening includes the James J. Fox Selección No.1, described as a light to medium-bodied Honduran and Nicaraguan cigar, and the Romeo y Julieta Short Churchill, described as a fuller, medium-bodied Cuban cigar.
Is this a formal masterclass?
No. The format is described as a conversation rather than a formal masterclass, with a James J. Fox host covering cigar history and construction while Nico Casetta discusses wine pairings.
Where and when does it take place?
It takes place at James J. Fox, 19 St James’s Street, SW1A 1ES, on Thursday 19 November, with the event beginning at 19:00 and ending at 21:00.
Is there a parting gift?
Yes. Each guest is listed to receive a James J. Fox cigar lighter, cutter and cigar tube containing an additional cigar.
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