Confrérie du Sabre d'Or
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In Celebration of Chinese New Year 2020
A Confrérie Club Champagne Banquet
with Georges Vesselle - Bouzy Grand Cru Champagne
at:
The Phoenix Palace
Glentworth Street, London, NW1 5PG (near Baker Street tube)
Monday 3rd February 2020
Novice Sabrage begins at 6.45pm
Reception starts at 7pm
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Novice Sabrage and Reception with Vesselle Grand Cru Cuvée Brut NV, was followed by a specially selected, 5-course Chinese banquet, paired with further Grand Cru Champagne Cuvées from Georges Vesselle, plus the Vesselle Grand Cru Bouzy Rouge 2008
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Grand Cru Cuvée - 'Vintage 2012, Brut Nature'​
Vinified without adding 'dosage', revealing its 'naked truth' (90% Pinot Noir 10% Chardonnay).
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Grand Cru Cuvée - 'Blanc de Blancs, Brut Extra'
100% Chardonnay and entirely from Bouzy's clay and chalk soils.
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Grand Cru Cuvée - 'Blanc de Noirs'
100% Pinot Noir and lightly dosed with only 3g/l, recently disgorged.
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Grand Cru Bouzy Rouge, Pinot Noir 2008​
100% Bouzy Pinot Noir. The wine is preserved in a large 'foudre' (20-35 hl), then in a 'demi-muid' (6-15hl) and finished in a Burgundian 'pièce' (2.07hl). 2008 was a fine year for keeping.
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Grand Cru Cuvée - 'Brut Rosé'
A blend of different years to which is added 12-15% of Bouzy Rouge.
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Here are a few photos from the event - click on an image to expand, download the image and/or scroll through:
