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French Wine Soirée: A Wine Tasting Journey

Fri, October 11, 2024 (6:00 PM - 9:00 PM)

Embassy of France
4101 Reservoir Road Northwest
Washington, DC 20007
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An unforgettable tasting journey at the Embassy of France! Limited VIP Tasting + Early-Access available
Please join us on Friday, October 11th for an immersive wine tasting at the Embassy of France that you won't want to miss!


We have an impressive list of 50 wines so far, from renowned producers in Bordeaux, Burgundy, Champagne, the Rhône Valley and more, and we expect to have 70 wines when all is said and done. We will update the list as new wines are confirmed. This exclusive tasting event will feature delectable cheese and charcuterie, plus light hors d'oeuvres, to complement your wine journey. 

Once again, we are happy to offer an exclusive VIP Tasting + Early-Access ticket, where 75 guests will be able to arrive at the embassy one hour before the other guests (at 6:00pm) for a three-hour tasting experience.

VIPs will enjoy a selection of 14 exceptional wines available only during this early-admission hour in addition to an enhanced menu of gourmet hors d’oeuvres, including caviar and a few other goodies, plus a little "swag bag" from CW.

As an added bonus, we are offering Early Bird pricing for those who register before Sunday, September 22nd.


VIP Tasting + Early Access (6-9pm)


$215 per person (early bird) - 75 people maxIncludes entrance into main tasting.


Wines being poured*:


Château La Mission Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan 2015

Château d’Yquem “Y” (Ygrec) Bordeaux Blanc 2016

Château Canon-La Gaffeliere St.-Emilion 2018

Clos L’Eglise Pomerol 2019

Château Gris (Albert Bichot) Nuits-Saint-Georges 1er Cru Monopole 2020

Grand Veneur Châteauneuf-du-Pape Vieilles Vignes 2021

Louis Latour Corton-Charlemagne 2019

Louis Latour Puligny-Montrachet 2022

Saint Cosme Gigondas "Le Claux" 2019

Saint Cosme Côte-Rôtie 2021

Saint Cosme Gigondas “Le Claux” 2019

Taittinger Grands Crus Champagne “Prelude” NV

Trimbach “Cuvée Fréderic Émile” Alsace 2012

Trimbach “Cuvée Fréderic Émile” Alsace 2015

Delamotte Blanc de Blancs Champagne NV

Domaine Drouhin Puligny-Montrachet 2022

*vintages may change due to availability

General Admission Walk-Around Tasting (7-9pm)


$100 per person (early bird) - 175 people max


Champagne

Andre Jacquart "Vertus Expérience" Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs 1er Cru

Mandois “Origine” Brut NV


Bordeaux

Château Beaumont Haut-Médoc 2020

Château de la Cour d’Argent Bordeaux Supérieur 2020

Château Poitevin Médoc 2019

Château Pontet Reynaud Bordeaux Supérieur 2022

Château Suduiraut Blanc Sec Bordeaux "Lions de Suduiraut" 2022

Château Tour Saint Christophe St.-Emilion 2020


Burgundy

Albert Bichot Pinot Noir"Horizon de Bichot" 2021

Albert Bichot Pouilly-Fuissé 2020

Château des Jacques (Louis Jadot) Moulin-à-Vent 2022

Frédéric Esmonin Bourgogne “Les Genévrières” 2022

Frédéric Esmonin Pinot Noir "Les Montvreieres" 2022

Grivot-Goisot Chablis 2023

Grivot-Goisot Chardonnay Côtes d’Auxerre 2022

Grivot-Goisot Pinot Noir Côtes d’Auxerre 2022

Grivot-Goisot Saint-Bris 2022

Joseph Drouhin Bourgogne 2021

Joseph Drouhin Chablis "Réserve de Vaudon" 2022

Joseph Drouhin Chorey-Lès-Beaune 2022

Joseph Drouhin Côte de Beaune 2022

Long-Depaquit (Albert Bichot) Chablis 1er Cru "Vaillons" 2021

Louis Jadot Pouilly-Fuissé 2022

Louis Latour Marsannay 2020

Simonnet-Febvre Chablis 2022


Lorey Valley

Henri Bourgeois Sancerre 2023

Légende de St. Martin Pouilly-Fumé “Prestige” 2023

Légende de St. Martin Sancerre “Prestige” 2023


Rhône Valley

Alain Jaume Ventoux “Les Gélinottes” 2020

Barville (Brotte) Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2021

Château de Ségriès Lirac "Cuvée Réservée" 2022

Clos du Calvaire Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2021

Domaine Bernardins Beaumes-de-Venise Rouge 2022

Domaine de la Mordorée Tavel Rosé “Dame Rousse” 2023

Domaine Les Goubert Gigondas 2021

Grand Veneur Côtes du Rhône “Les Champauvins“ Blanc de Viognier 2023

Rive Droite Rive Gauche Côtes du Rhône 2021

Saint Cosme “Micro-Cosme” Rouge NV

Saint Cosme Côtes du Rhône “Deux Albion” 2021

Saint Cosme Côtes du Rhône 2023

Saint Cosme Gigondas 2021

Famille Perrin Côtes du Rhône Villages 2020


South of France

D’Esclans Provence Rosé "Rock Angel" 2023

D’Esclans Provence Rosé "Whispering Angel" 2023

Domaine Coudoulet Pays d’Oc Pinot Noir 2023

Domaine de Guillaman Gascogne Blanc 2023

La Négly La Clape Blanc "La Brise Marine” 2023

Lafage Côtes Catalanes "Cuvée Nicolas - Vieilles Vignes” 2020

Lafage Côtes Catalanes Chardonnay "Novellum" 2022

Lafage Côtes du Roussillon "Bastide Miraflors" 2020

Lafage Côtes du Roussillon "Centenaire" 2021

Lafage Côtes du Roussillon Rosé "Miraflors" 2023

Les Vignes de Bila-Haut Roussillon 2022

Minuty Provence Rosé "M de Minuty" 2023

Minuty Provence Rosé "Prestige" 2023

Thunevin-Calvet Languedoc-Roussillon "Cuvée Constance" 2019


Alsace

Trimbach Pinot Blanc "Classic" 2021

Trimbach Pinot Gris "Réserve Personnelle" 2017

Trimbach Pinot Noir "Réserve" 2018


Loire Valley

J.C. Pichot Vouvray “Le Peu de La Moriette” 2022


* vintages and cuvées may change slightly due to availability

About Calvert Woodley:

Calvert Woodley opened its doors in 1982 after the merger of two competitors, Calvert Liquors and Woodley Wine & Liquor. The original two owners, Aaron Bernstein and Ed Sands, retired in 2014 and 2019, respectively, and the store is now owned by Michael Sands, son of Ed. We pride ourselves on personal, knowledgeable customer service, fantastic selection and hard-to-beat prices.

Refund Policy:

Refunds requests accepted up until 7 days before the event.

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