10-21-26 Dilworth | 2016 Bordeaux Masterclass

2016 Bordeaux Masterclass
with Shawn Paul, Foxcroft's Wine Operation Director

Wednesday, October 21st at Foxcroft Dilworth | 6:30pm
Price includes ticket, tax, and gratuity

Join us for a deep dive into one of Bordeaux’s standout vintages with Shawn Paul, Foxcroft’s Wine Operations Director. The 2016 vintage is widely regarded as a modern classic, shaped by a wet spring followed by a long, dry summer and warm, dry autumn, resulting in wines with ripe fruit, vibrant acidity, structured tannins, and excellent balance. The vintage offers a great opportunity to explore the stylistic differences between Bordeaux’s two banks, with Left Bank wines traditionally built around Cabernet Sauvignon, while Right Bank blends are typically Merlot-dominant.

Shawn will guide you through six 2016 Bordeaux wines, with three selections from the Left Bank and three from the Right Bank. Taste the contrast between these two distinct styles while exploring how grape varieties, soils, and appellations shape the wines of Bordeaux. Light shared appetizers will also be served during the tasting.

Wines Poured

course 1

Château Marquis de Terme

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Château Grand Puy Ducasse

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Château Larrivet Haut-Brion

course 2

Château La Fleur de Boüard

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Château La Cabanne

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Château Grand Corbin-Despagne