Truly Singaporean Makan and Minum Event: Discovering the Left Bank Of Bordeaux
Discovering the Left Bank Of Bordeaux
”We should all aim to age like fine wines, to become gentler and more mellow as we age. ”
Event Details
📍New Ubin Seafood CHIJMES , Saturday, 12th of August 2023, 12:00PM
📍New Ubin Seafood MYMCA ,60 Stevens Road, Thursday, 17th of August 2023, 7:00PM
💵 Price : $90++ Early Bird($110++ U.P)
🕊️ Early Bird rates available till 5th of August
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Introduction to the Left Bank Of Bordeaux
Left Bank wines are generally blends made with Cabernet Sauvignon as the dominant grape, while Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec, and Cabernet Franc are used as a supporting grape variety. Left Bank wines tend to be more acidic and tannic in their youth. They mature into mesmerising and delicious wines over time.
Together with Malt & Wine Asia, we are bringing you 5 different wines from different wineries to “Discover the Left Bank of Bordeaux”. The Left Bank includes the Médoc and Haut Médoc wine regions, which encompass some of the highest-rent districts in the wine world. This is where the most recognised and world-renowned Bordeaux appellations are located, such as Saint-Estèphe, Pauillac, Saint-Julien and Margaux.
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Information about the Left Bank Of Bordeaux
The Left Bank wine-making region encompasses the area directly south of the Garonne river. The Left Bank also encompasses the Médoc wine region north of Bordeaux City.
There are several classification systems at play. The most important on the Left Bank is the official 1855 Classification of the Médoc, which was drawn up for Emperor Napoleon III as part of the Exposition Universelle de Paris celebrations that year.
Left Bank terroir is mostly flat with gravel topsoil and limestone underneath. Wines typically have more tannin and a bigger overall structure than their Right Bank counterparts, which generally comprise a limestone surface with less gravel and more clay.
Discovering the Left Bank of Bordeaux: Food & Wine Menu
First Course
Squid Paste Youtiao - deep fried dough breadsticks
3 Eggs Spinach- Blanced Spinach cooked with century egg, salted duck egg and chicken egg in a rich broth.
Paired with Grand Bateau Blanc 2021
Second Course
Pork Rendang Nachos- Pulled pork slow cooked in coconut milk and spices and served with nacho chips
Tahu Goreng- Lighted marinated deep fried Beancurd
Paired with Le Comte de Malartic Blanc 2019
Third Course
Dry Ramen- Dry Chilli Japanese styled Ramen with hand pulled noodles and pork slices
Paired with Chateau Tour du Roch-Milon 2019
Fourth Course
Salted Egg Pork Ribs- Stir fried Pork ribs coated with salted egg
Traditional Nyonya Otak-Grilled Fish fillet made with aromatic herbs and spices
Paired with Chateau Tour de Marbuzet 2018
Fifth Course
Roasted Irish Duck- Roasted Irish duck which is fragant, juicy with a high fat to meat ratio.
Paired With Esprit de Saint Pierre 2016
Dessert
Red Bean Pancake- Red Bean Paste with a soft and sweet filling.
Grand Bateau Blanc 2021
Grape Varietal: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Tasting Notes: Aromatic nose with notes of buttery vanilla oak flavours as well as exotic fruit flavours. On the palate, the wine is round, fleshy with wonderful minerality. New-Oak flavours are present. Good balance betwen the oak, fruit and acidity with a great finish.
Additional Information: Harvesting is done by hand. Following skin-contact maceration, 75% of the juice is fermented in vats and 25% in oak barrels. During this aging period, “battonage” is carried out. After blending and filitration, bottling is done in late spring after the harvest. Grand Bateau is a collection of Bordeaux range created by the team at Chateau Beychevelle in St Julien. From the pruning of the vines to the harvest as well as the aging process, their technical expertise ensures consistency and quality.
Le Comte de Malartic Blanc 2019
Grape Varietal: 80.9% Sauvignon Blanc, 19.1% Sémillon
Additional Information: Le Comte de Malartic Blanc 2019 is a Pessac-Léognan wine. The vines are 28 years old on average and are planted on dry gravel and clay terroir. Made predominantly with Sauvignon, these wines mature superbly after a few years of cellar aging.
Tasting Notes: Bright yellow colour with green hue. Elegant nose with fragrant citrus fruits, hints of lemon zest, fresh grapefruit and a fine flowery touch in the background. On the palate, well structured with crispy acidity, lush fruits and hints of minerality. A wine with freshness and good length.
Chateau Tour du Roch-Milon 2019
Grape Varietal: 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot
Additional Information: A “Grand Cru Classé” vineyard, next to Chateau Mouton Rothschild. 15 months of barrel aging lends light mint notes with intense fruit expressions.
Tasting Notes: Layers of classic cassis and plum with notes of cedar and cinnamon-clove. Smooth tannins and a medium length finish.
Chateau Tour de Marbuzet 2018
Grape Varietal: 40% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc
Additional Information:Located between the Grand Crus Classés Montrose and Cos d’Estournel, lies Chateau Haut-Marbuzet. An exceptional Chateau which has gained worldwide popularity with the effort made by the Duboscq family.
Tasting Notes: Deep Garnet-Purple colour with bold notions of blackcurrant cordial, blueberry and stewed plums. Notes of menthol, pencil shavings & black truffles. Medium to full bodied palate with grainy tannins and freshness to support the fruitiness, with an earthy finish
Esprit de Saint Pierre 2016
Grape Varietal: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc
Additional Information:Chateau Saint Pierre is a discreet but excellent Grand Cru Classé of Saint Julien which is owned by Henri Martin’s family. A bright and fresh fruit expression, Esprit is produced from the young vines of the Grand Cru Classé vineyard
Tasting Notes: Dark ruby garnet, opaque core, violet reflections and a subtle lightening of the edges. Notes of black cherry fruit with a delicate floral underlay, hints of liquorice and candied tangerine zest. Suggestions of Juicy red cherries and some figs. Elegant and structured with good aging potential.