Last Thursday, we hosted our annual portfolio tasting in
Hong Kong. The Azure, with its stunning panoramic views of the city, was the
perfect location for this spectacular event.
Our Buying Director and Hong Kong team hand-picked 50 wines
from our esteemed portfolio for our guests to sample; quite the
challenge given the quality of our range. It was nonetheless a great
introduction to those new to Justerini & Brooks, and an excellent
opportunity to enjoy some gems from Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne and a myriad
of other regions.
We were joined by over 120 guests throughout the evening. As
a special surprise for guests on the night, we opened a 6-litre bottle of 1989
Château Mouton Rothschild, which caused much excitement. The theatre of a large
format never fails to impress!
The 6-litre Mouton for guests to enjoy on the evening, went down a treat.
Our portfolio of over 3,000 fine wines is the lifeblood of
Justerini & Brooks. Its outstanding diversity and quality is testament to
the relationships we have with our growers, many built over generations.
Guests enjoying sampling the range of portfolio wines on offer.
As Buyers, we travel annually to family-run domaines,
estates and chateaux around the world, taking us to some of the most famous
vineyards and the greatest producers. As
well as the established names, we pride ourselves on constantly seeking out the
bright winemaking talent and stars of the future. It is a pleasure to host
events like this and share our passion with so many wine enthusiasts.
A selection of wines that stood out on the evening:
· Justerini
& Brooks Private label No.61 Reserve Claret NV – great quality and
excellent value
· Nuits St.
George, Les Chenes Carteaux, Henri Gouges, 2010 – smoky, with a unique
character and smooth finish
· Pomerol,
Chateau Lafleur, 2004 – a lot of positive comments, this caused quite a stir
· Clos de la
Roche, Domaine Chantal Remy, 2010 – a rich and complex wine, received multiple
positive comments
·
Corton-Charlemagne, Grand Cru, Patrick Javillier 2011 – complex and
balanced with hints of vanilla and oak and a nice long finish