Around the World in 10 Chardonnays, with Richard Bampfield MW – Thursday 25th May
“Every time I think I know Chardonnay, a producer in some far-flung corner of the world comes up with an expression of the grape that confounds all my preconceptions.” So says Richard Bampfield MW about the grape he has chosen for his latest playful masterclass.
It’s hard to understand those who profess a dislike for Chardonnay – if ever there was a grape capable of producing wine in a myriad of different styles, it is surely Chardonnay. We invite Members at all stages of their wine discovery to join Richard as he pits 10 distinctive wines against each other in five pairings, via an enlightening comparative journey around the wine world.
This event will offer Members a taste of this noble grape’s “home patch”, with wines from Champagne and Burgundy, while Richard is also pulling out some exciting examples from the southern hemisphere – and even a wine from the country that has arguably made the greatest strides with the grape in recent vintages… England.
Richard has travelled to most of the regions and producers whose wines we will taste on the evening. Placing the emphasis on taste rather than technicalities, Richard will talk through his choices and explain the factors that contribute to Chardonnay’s diversity – and quality – in what is sure to be a light-hearted but eye-opening evening.
The wines we will be tasting:
Pair one
Veuve Fourny & Fils Cuvée R Extra Brut
Ferrari Perlé Bianco Riserva 2015
Pair two
Domaine Long-Depaquit Les Lys, Chablis 1er Cru 2018
Danbury Ridge 2020
Pair three
Domaine J.A. Ferret Pouilly-Fuissé Autour de la Roche 2018
Crystallum Clay Shales 2022
Pair four
Yabby Lake Red Claw 2020
Kumeu River Coddington 2021
Pair five
Familia Zuccardi Fosil 2020
Penfolds Yattarna 2013
Thursday 25th May
St. James’s Room
18:30 – Glass on arrival
19:00 – Masterclass begins
20:30 – Masterclass ends
Please note, tickets are refundable for cancellations up to 48 hours before the event. Cancellations must be made in writing to [email protected]. Any cancellations within 48 hours of the event are non-refundable unless 67 Pall Mall resells the ticket to another Member. This is only possible when the event is sold out and there is a waiting list.
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