It gives me great pleasure to announce to you our much anticipated members only event - Four Decades of St Emilion, which will be held at Lucas Restaurant on Saturday, the 27th February 2010.

We will be putting together flights of st emilion wines from the 70s, 80s and 90s, highlighting wines from the 3 different Pavie estates and culminating in a last flight featuring the RP 100 pointer Chateau Pavie 2000 .This wine has been donated by our very kind sponsor and we are grateful for his generosity.

The name Pavie, appears to have been derived from pavies, describing the deeply coloured peaches that once grew on the site.There are three Pavie vineyards clustered around St Emilion, Chateau Pavie itself, Chateau Pavie-Decesse and Chateau Pavie- Macquin. All three were once part of the holdings of Ferdinand Bouffard, a 19th Century Bordeaux négociant who owned numerous vineyards in St Emilion.

Chateau Pavie was acquired by Alexandre Valette in 1943. This was the beginning of what some regard as a golden era for Chateau Pavie and certain critics, such as Clive Coates, rated the wines of the Valette era very highly. 1998 saw the acquisition of the estate by Gérard Perse, a supermarket magnate. Perse has taken the domaine in a new modern direction by bringing in controversial wine consultant Michel Rolland. Members will get a chance to taste the 1978 Pavie from the Valette era and the 1999 and 2000 from the Perse era and make their own decision as to which they favour!

The history of Château Pavie Decesse is inextricably linked with that of Château Pavie. From 1850 to 1943, the successive owners of Pavie Decesse were always the same as the owners of Pavie. In 1943, Pavie Decesse was sold to a Monsieur Marzelle. In 1970, following the death of her husband, Madame Marzelle decided to delegate management to Jean-Paul Valette, the owner of Château Pavie. Accordingly, the 1988 Pavie Decesse is another example of the Valette style of winemaking.

Pavie - Macquin is owned by the Corre family, who since 1995 have contracted Nicolas Thienpont to manage the estate, whilst Stéphane Derenoncourt has control over the vinification. On the occasion of the reclassification of the Saint Emilion chateaux in September 2006, Chateau Pavie Macquin was promoted to the level of Premier Grand Cru Classé. It is paired at this event with the 1998 Chateau Monbousquet which is also owned by Gerard Perse!


The Society thus proudly

Presents
Four Decades of St Emilion

Date: 27th February, 2010 (Saturday)
Venue: Lucas Restaurant, Singapore
Klapsons the boutique hotel
15 Hoe Chiang Road

Time: 7.30pm (Reception), 8.15pm (Dinner)

Price: Member (S$190)
Dress Code: smart casual

Limited to 40 pax
Priority will be given to members who have renewed their subscriptions for 2010.
Bookings and reservations: Please email: C T Chen at ctchen@acieslaw.com for reservations.
PLEASE NOTE: Reservations WILL NOT be considered confirmed unless the Booking Form together with Payment
is received by 21st February 2010.


Menu Selection:

Four Decades of SAINT-EMILION on 27 FEBRUARY 2010
Mushroom Risotto
With Truffle Perfume And Chives
Chateau Pavie 1978 (magnum)
Chateau Cardinale Villemaurine 1970
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Seared Ahi Tuna Loin
With Shaved Fennel and Asparagus Salad
Chateau Pavie Decesse 1988
Chateau L’Arrosee 1986
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Slow Grilled Spiced Duck Breast
With Parsnip Puree And Caramelized Carrots And Blood Orange Reduction
Chateau Pavie Macquin 1998
Chateau Monbousquet 1998
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Seared Lamb Rack
With Rosemary And Thyme , Grilled Aubergines With Arugula Pesto And Crispy Organic Leek
Chateau Pavie 1999
Chateau Pavie 2000
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Crème Caramel
Classic Crème Caramel With Fresh Berries
Chateau de Malle


Wine Selection:

Chateau Cardinal Villemaurine 1970
Chateau Pavie (magnum) 1978
Chateau Pavie Decesse 1986
Chateau L’Arrosee 1986
Chateau Pavie Macquin 1998
Chateau Monbousquet 1998
Chateau Pavie 1999
Chateau Pavie 2000
Chateau de Malle (desert wine)


Regards,
CT Chen
President, IWFS of Singapore