Fantastic Dine with Bordeaux evening

33 members and guests of the Waud Wine Club enjoyed a fantastic 'Dine with Bordeaux' themed evening at the excellent Ranmore restaurant at Reigate Heath Golf Club.

We had designed a rock star menu with celebrity chef, Tony Tobin, that was carefully matched with four of our favourite wines from Bordeaux.

After a reception thirst quencher of Rathfinny Classic Cuvee NV, we sat down and started with Tuilerie du Puy 'Cuvee 1616' 2020. This super white wine from Entre-Deux-Mers in Bordeaux is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Muscadelle - it was a lovely pairing with the Lobster, Salmon and White Crabmeat Scotch Egg to start.

Chateau L'Enclos Pomerol 2014 then partnered our next course of Quail Boudin Blanc En 'Croute'. Pomerol is a crowd favourite - and this vintage is drinking exceptionally well right now. The star of the show for the red wines was the Chateau Pontet Canet 2014. This is a wine we do have featuring among our investment syndicates - so it was a treat for a number of them in the room to try it first-hand. Paired with Seared Fillet of Beef was a very strong pairing.

To finish the meal off in style, we enjoyed a Dark Chocolate Mousse, that was partnered up with a Sauternes that we sourced especially for the dinner. Château Suduiraut 2003 was a beautiful amber colour, gorgeous tropical fruits with a terrific mouthfeel. All in all, an excellent return after a long hiatus for the Waud Wine Club - but certainly an event to remember.