NEW YORK -- Everything you wanted to know about Bordeaux wines may be at your fingertips in January, when 82 Mercer in SoHo hosts the first Soiree des Grands Crus, a social event and vintage wine tasting that will play host to 17 châteaux owners.They are billed as the new generation of grands crus de Bordeaux estate owners. The wineries make up about 5% of the total production of wines produced in the Bordeaux region. Among featured estate wineries will be Pessac-Léognan, Sauternes, Saint Julien, Margaux, Pauillac, Saint Emilion and Pomerol.
Early Access tickets in very limited number are going for $250, with general admission tickets priced at $185. Admission includes the fine food and wine pairing event, featuring 23 Chateaux. Also included is free registration and participation in the Wine Challenge to win Grands Crus de Bordeaux. Tickets are available online.
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