France vs Italy, Friday 16th June 2023

Italy and France top the global statistics in terms of wine output and are, unquestionably, considered two of the benchmark countries for fine wine production. At this dinner, we will put the two countries head-to-head with a tasting of both white and red wines in an effort to determine who reigns supreme. As ever, our brilliant Head Chef, Stewart Turner, will devise a suitably sumptuous four-course menu to accompany these exceptional wines.

Dress code: smart casual

NB Wines for this event will be chosen from Berry Bros. & Rudd’s stock at the time of the event. Most of the wines will be available to order afterwards.

Wines to be tasted:

2013 Champagne Bruno Paillard, Blanc de Blancs, Grand Cru, Extra Brut
2020 Le Petit Cheval Blanc, Bordeaux, France
2019 Ornellaia Bianco, Tuscany, Italy
2010 Chambolle-Musigny, Les Véroilles, 1er Cru, Domaine Ghislaine Barthod, Burgundy, France
2008 Barolo, Rüncot, Riserva, Elio Grasso, Piedmont, Italy
2001 Ornellaia, Bolgheri Superiore, Tuscany, Italy
2001 Château Léoville Las Cases, St Julien, Bordeaux, France
2019 Case Via, Syrah, Fontodi, Tuscany, Italy
2019 Cornas, Les Vieilles Vignes, Alain Voge, Rhône, France