Dear Members,

For the month of May, we are proud to host Mr Jerome Heranval, the General Manager of Chateau Durfort-Vivens, a lovely second growth estate in Margaux. Mr. Heranval will present the wines of Durfort-Vivens along with wines from other estates owned or run by Gonzague Lurton and/or his wife Claire-Villars Lurton. These include Chateau Haut-Bages Liberal and Chateau Ferriere. At this dinner, we will taste a pair of wines from each estate a decade apart to see how the wines evolve over a 10-year period. And last but not least, we will have the privilege of sampling the recently bottled 2011 vintage from these estates during the aperitif portion of the dinner.

We have paired the wines with the superb East/West Cuisine of The 2nd Floor Restaurant in the American Club. The eastern menu is in perfect harmony with authentic Asian flavors and unique contemporary presentations. The western menu is our interpretation of the Modern American Steakhouse and combines bistro ambiance with steakhouse fare. The menu consists of traditional steakhouse offerings, however re-imagined into new contemporary presentations.

We are grateful to Crystal Wines, Barriere Freres and Jerome Heranval for making this event possible. Members will have priority over guests during the first 48 hours after the sending out of this bulletin. Please book early to avoid disappointment.

The Society proudly
Presents

A Bordeaux Dinner featuring wines from Chateau Durfort-Vivens, Chateau Haut-Bages Liberal and Chateau Ferriere

Date: 6 May 2014 (Tuesday)

Venue: 2nd Floor, American Club
10 Claymore Hill, S(229573)

Nearest Parking: Royal Plaza on Scotts, Shaw Centre, International Building or Pacific Plaza

Time: Aperitif -7:00 pm (tasting of 2011s), 7:45 pm (Dinner)

Price: Members S$150, guests $180

Dress Code: Lounge suit / Cocktail attire
(American club dress code - Men's shirts should have sleeves and collar and no shorts allowed)

Limited to 40 pax

Bookings and reservations: Please email: iwfss11@gmail.com for reservations.
PLEASE NOTE: Reservations WILL NOT be considered confirmed unless the Booking Form together with Payment is received by 2 May 2014.

Menu

Apéritif
2011 Chateau Ferriere
2011 Chateau Haut-Bages Liberal
2011 Chateau Durfort-Vivens
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(Amuse Bouche)
House cured charcuterie
Guanciale, Lonza & Aged Balsamic Onion Compote
2010 Chateau La Gurgue
2010 Chateau Domeyne
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 Foie Gras & Truffle Pate
Sherry Jelly and Lavoche
2006 Chateau Haut-Bages Liberal
1996 Chateau Haut-Bages Liberal
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Apple Wood Smoked Iberico Pork Collar
Roasted Eggplant, Broccolini & Szechuan Pepper-Pork Jus
2008 Chateau Durfort-Vivens
1998 Chateau Durfort-Vivens
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Petite Shoulder Tender
Jerusalem Artichoke, Confit Shallot & Cabbage Puree
2005 Chateau Ferriere
1995 Chateau Ferriere
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Petite Molten Chocolate
Strawberry Compote, Vanilla Ice Cream & Almond Tuiles

Best regards

Glen Chao
President
International Wine and Food Society of Singapore