St-Émilion 2015s and 2016s

The 2016 and 2015 vintages look set to present us bordeaux lovers with fascinating comparisons for years to come. The Association de Grands Crus Classés de St-Émilion wisely chose to make this the theme of a dizzying tasting in London – dizzying because it was held on the 42nd floor of the Leadenhall Building, one of the tallest in London's financial district, what we Brits call ‘the City’. There was a fine view of the Trump helicopter cavalcade as the tasting coincided with his visit.

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