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Face to face: Bordeaux from 2010 & 2020 at 67 Pall Mall
A London walkaround tasting comparing Bordeaux 2010 and 2020 vintages from Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux estates at 67 Pall Mall.
About the event
A UGCB walkaround tasting
This is a walkaround wine tasting in The St James’s Room at 67 Pall Mall, hosted with the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux. The format brings together 28 Bordeaux estates, with each producer pouring two wines. The central comparison is between mature 2010 and fresh 2020 vintages, giving the event a clear side-by-side structure rather than a single-estate or single-vintage focus.
The Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux group is described as drawing estates from across Bordeaux, including Pessac-Léognan, Pomerol, Saint-Emilion and Saint-Estèphe. The named lineup includes Château Pavie Macquin, Clos Fourtet, Château Larcis Ducasse, Château Lynch-Bages, Château Giscours, Château Langoa Barton and Domaine de Chevalier.
What the vintage comparison covers
The tasting is built around the contrast between two Bordeaux years. The 2010 vintage is presented as one of the most eagerly heralded Bordeaux vintages of the century so far, with powerful, profound wines that are only now starting to unfurl. The 2020 vintage is presented as the final year of the 2018-2019-2020 trilogy, noted for freshness, balance and a well-structured core.
Most producers are pouring 2010 and 2020 reds, with some listed exceptions. Château La Tour Martillac is listed with 2010 and 2020 white, plus 2018 and 2020 red; Domaine de Chevalier and Château La Louvière are listed with 2010 and 2020 in both white and red; Château Ferrande is listed with 2021 white and 2022 red.
People attending from the estates
Each estate is represented by a member of the owning family or winemaking team. Named attendees include Alexander van Beek of Château Giscours, Lilian Barton Sartorius of Langoa-Barton, Marina Cazes of Lynch Bages, Haut-Batailley and Ormes de Pez, and Francois Xavier Maroteaux of Branaire Ducru, identified as president of the UGCB.
Frequently asked questions
What is being poured at the tasting?
The tasting features 28 Bordeaux estates, each pouring two wines, with the program focused largely on comparing 2010 and 2020 vintages.
Why are the 2010 and 2020 Bordeaux vintages paired here?
The program presents 2010 as a mature Bordeaux vintage that is only now starting to unfurl, and 2020 as the final vintage of the acclaimed 2018-2019-2020 trilogy, noted for freshness and balance.
Which Bordeaux producers are named in the lineup?
Named producers include Château Pavie Macquin, Clos Fourtet, Château Larcis Ducasse, Château Lynch-Bages, Château Giscours, Château Langoa Barton and Domaine de Chevalier.
Who is representing the estates in person?
Each estate is represented by a member of the owning family or winemaking team, with named attendees including Alexander van Beek, Lilian Barton Sartorius, Marina Cazes and Francois Xavier Maroteaux.
Where is the walkaround tasting held?
The walkaround tasting is held in The St James’s Room at 67 Pall Mall in London.
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