Meet the Winemaker | Chateau Bellefont Belcier | Thursday 15th May 2025
Wineonline.ie are delighted to bring you an evening with Chris Hill from Vignobles K in Bordeaux. Vignobles K have seven world class Chateaux from Bordeaux in their portfolio. Chateau Bellefont Belcier (Saint Emilion Grand Cru), Chateau Tour Saint Christophe (Saint Emilion Grand Cru), Chateau Haut Brisson (Saint Emilion Grand Cru), Chateau Le Rey (Castillon, Cotes de Bordeaux), Enclos Tourmaline (Pomerol), Chateau La Patache (Pomerol) & Enclos de Viaud (Lalande de Pomerol).
Chris works with Jean Christophe Meyrou in managing the wines of all 7 estates in International markets. The seven estates under their control are from the very best appellations in Bordeaux, including the famous fabled terraces of Saint Emilion, where Chateau Bellefont Belcier sits between Chateau Pavie and Chateau Tertre Roteboeuf. In the six years since new owner peter Kwok bought the properties, he has spent tens of millions of euro renovating the terraces and vineyards of each of the estates, and we will taste the fruits of their work over a three course dinner on Thursday May 15th 2025.
The evening will begin at 7.30pm with a White Wine tasting from Chateau Tour Saint Christophe. Chris is sending Cuvee Angela, the rare white made at the estate in honour of the owners wife, who doesn’t drink red wine! We will taste 8 wines from the portfolio, including 2019 Chateau Bellefont Belcier, 2019 Chateau Tour Saint Christophe and both wines from the Chateau Le Rey stable in Castillon. Les Argeleuses 2021 and Les Rocheuses 2020 as well as a special tasting of Chateau Bellefont Belcier 2012 from Magnum on the night. We will also taste Enclos Tourmaline on the night and Chris is currently rummaging in the cellar to handpick the perfect vintage for you to enjoy on the night! This is a must attend winemaker dinner event for Bordeaux fans. The vintages on tasting on the night have been chosen for the drinkability and attendees are in for a spectacular evening of fine food, fine wines, the stories behind them and the people who make them.
We are thrilled that this is our first Winemaker series event at the newly opened One Ballsbridge. Under the guidance of restaurateur Oliver Dunne, we will enjoy three courses of haute cuisine in a relaxed setting of the private terrace, which is reserved exclusively for this event. Fans of Fine Bordeaux and superb food are encouraged not to miss this event. Be sure to mark this in your calendar and get your tickets early, for this one will sell out early!
*Tickets are non-refundable*
