Discover the Elegance of French Wine at this month’s Wine Tasting!
4 June @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm UTC+10
| Free – $10Thursday 4 June from 18:00 to 19:00 in the Members Bar. Cost: Complimentary for Members and $10 for guests
For more than 2,000 years, French wine has shaped the way the world thinks about winemaking. From the vineyards first planted by the Romans to the monastery cellars of Burgundy and the famous estates of Bordeaux and the Rhône Valley, each bottle carries not only flavour, but centuries of tradition, craftsmanship, and regional identity.
French wine has always been deeply connected to place. The rolling hills of Burgundy, the limestone soils of Chablis, the sun-drenched Rhône Valley, and the cool vineyards of the Loire each produce wines with their own distinct personality, shaped by terroir, climate, and generations of winemaking knowledge. It is this remarkable diversity that has made French wine one of the most celebrated and enduring wine cultures in the world.
Join us for a warm and inviting evening of French wine discovery as we explore four exceptional wines, each representing a different corner of France and a unique expression of style and history.
Tête de Cuvée Château-Fuissé
The evening begins in Burgundy with the elegant richness of Tête de Cuvée Château-Fuissé, produced in the Mâconnais region and known for its layered and expressive Chardonnay style.
Tasting Notes:
• Ripe peach and apricot aromas
• Citrus zest and lemon curd notes
• Subtle hazelnut and toasted almond character
• Creamy texture with balanced minerality
• Elegant oak influence with vanilla and butter hints
• Long, refined finish
Moreau & Fils Gloire de Chablis
From there, we travel north to Chablis with J. Moreau & Fils Gloire de Chablis, a beautifully crisp and mineral-driven Chardonnay shaped by cool climate and limestone soils.
Tasting Notes:
• Green apple and pear aromas
• Bright lemon and grapefruit character
• Flinty minerality and oyster-shell notes
• Crisp acidity with a clean, dry palate
• Light-bodied and refreshing
• Precise, elegant finish
Château Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape
Our journey continues to the southern Rhône Valley with Château Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape, one of France’s most historic and prestigious red wine appellations, known for rich and powerful blends dominated by Grenache.
Tasting Notes:
• Dark cherry, blackberry, and plum aromas
• Pepper, dried herbs, and lavender notes
• Earthy undertones with leather and spice
• Full-bodied with rich texture
• Smooth tannins and warming alcohol
• Long savoury finish with garrigue character
Domaine Yannick Amirault Bourgueil Côte 50
Finally, we finish in the Loire Valley with Domaine Yannick Amirault Bourgueil Côte 50, an elegant Cabernet Franc from biodynamic hillside vineyards celebrated for freshness and structure.
Tasting Notes:
• Fresh raspberry and red cherry aromas
• Violet and floral perfume
• Bell pepper and herbal Cabernet Franc character
• Earthy graphite and forest-floor notes
• Medium-bodied with lively acidity
• Fine tannins and elegant structure
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