Outdoor Bordeaux wine tasting with friends and wine bottles

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 5-7P

Premier Bordeaux Tasting

Tasting with Wilfrid Groizard of Château Latour-Martillac

Discover another side of Bordeaux

It’s difficult to overstate the importance of Bordeaux in the world of wine. Often referred to as the wine capital of the world, Bordeaux is home to some of the most celebrated and prestigious wines ever produced. Its rich history and extraordinary winemaking heritage have earned it a place unlike any other in the wine world.

Most wine lovers are familiar with Bordeaux's famous Left Bank, known for its Cabernet Sauvignon, and Right Bank, where Merlot reigns supreme. Divided by the Garonne and Dordogne rivers, these regions have shaped the reputation of Bordeaux for centuries.

But to think these celebrated regions tell the whole story of Bordeaux would be to overlook one of its oldest and most fascinating areas: Graves and Pessac-Léognan.

On Wednesday, October 21st, from 5:00–7:00 PM, we invite you to explore these remarkable regions with us at The Spirited Gourmet.

We are delighted to welcome Wilfrid Groizard of Château Latour-Martillac, who will guide us through a special tasting featuring wines from Graves, Pessac-Léognan, and Sauternes. Along the way, he'll share his knowledge, stories, and insights into what makes these historic regions and their wines so exceptional.

Whether you're a longtime Bordeaux enthusiast or simply curious to discover something new, this promises to be a wonderful opportunity to taste, learn, and experience another side of one of the world's great wine regions.

We hope you'll join us! - John, Wine Director & Jerome

GPS Premier Tasting, October 21, 2026

Château de Chantegrive Graves Blanc - 750ml, 2023

Château de Chantegrive is located in Podensac in a beautiful Italian like setting overlooking acacia trees and vines typical of the Graves appellation. The south-facing vines are surrounded by a low stone wall and soak up the warm sunlight on beautiful summer days. Chantegrive Blanc is made up of 50% Semillon and 50% Sauvignon Blanc. Lovely purity and precision on the nose. Green apples, limes and a hint of mineral follow through to a medium-bodied palate with fresh, medium acidity. Bone-dry and supple in the finish.

Château de Chantegrive Graves Rouge - 750ml, 2020

Deep plum colour, lovely bright reflections, this is an intense Chantegrive with plenty of tannins and fruit that is clearly full of flavor - blueberry and raspberry alongside traces of bitter chocolate and some fig. Concentrated on the finish but this has flavor and personality that linger.

Latour-Martillac Pessac-Leognan GCC - 750ml, 2022

The Latour-Martillac Pessac Leognan Rouge is a powerful, brooding wine. A blast of dark red fruit, leather, spice, dried herbs and licorice are all delineated in the glass. Medium to full-bodied, the palate is perfectly balanced, fleshy in the mid-palate and seamless with a moderately concentrated and elegant texture. The finish is long with peppery notes.

Latour-Martillac Blanc - 750ml, 2022

Pale in color with light greenish tints. Complex and intense, the nose reveals floral (white flowers) and fruity (apricot, pear) notes, as well as some exotic touches (pineapple). The palate is fresh, well rounded and silky smooth. The finish is marked by a beautiful acidity and a subtle touch of salinity.

Petit Guiraud Sauternes - 375ml, 2024

Aromas of sweet beeswax, lemons and honeyed pineapple with touches of bamboo, white mushrooms and oak spices. Fresh and medium sweet, with good acidity and a textured, slightly unctuous finish. A simple but well-balanced Sauternes to enjoy now through the next few years.

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