If you’re some sort of Bordeaux aficionado, or even if you’ve just thought you might like to be, this is a very special tasting event that you really shouldn’t miss. We are extremely elated to be hosting the largest group of châteaux from the legendary Bordeaux region ever to be assembled in New Zealand. Estates from across the region are sending their representatives here specifically for the occasion.

All of the châteaux attending will all be presenting their wines from the amazing 2016 vintage. The more time these spend in bottle, the clearer it is that this is one of the finest years ever for Bordeaux, better even than the famed 2015s. This will be a walk-around event, held from 4.30pm to 6.30pm, where you will be able to move between one château and the next and talk with them as you taste their wines.

The 14 properties that will be in attendance are:

From Pessac-Léognan, Domaine de Chevalier and Château Haut-Bailley

From Margaux, Château Brane-Cantenac and Château d’Issan

From Saint-Julien, Château Beychevelle, Château Langoa Barton and Château Léoville Barton

From Pauillac, Château Pédesclaux, Château Grand-Puy-Lacoste and Château Pontet-Canet

From Saint-Estèphe, Château Lilian Ladouys and Château Phélan Ségur

From Saint Émilion, Château Larcis Ducasse and Château Pavie Macquin