Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou Lineage

Forbes Mill Steakhouse

Los Gatos, CA

November 1st 2025

20 Seats Available - Click to register

Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou Wine - Bordeaux Wine Tasting

Château Ducru-Beaucaillou—Second Growth of Saint-Julien—crafts wines famed for silk-textured power and graphite-laced elegance from its “beaux cailloux” (beautiful gravel) terroir. Joining us is Vanessa Conlin, MW, U.S. Ambassador to Ducru-Beaucaillou, whose expert guidance brings the château’s history, vineyard, and vintages to life in the glass.

2000 Ducru Beaucaillou
2015 La Croix Ducru Beaucaillou
2018 Le Petit Ducru
2019 Madame de Beaucaillou

Margaux Appellation 2010 Horizontal

December 17th 2025

San Jose area, TBD

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A blind horizontal across the Margaux appellation showcasing 1855 classed growths: Château Rauzan-Ségla and Château Brane-Cantenac (Second Growths); Château Malescot St. Exupéry, Château Cantenac Brown, Château d’Issan, and Château Giscours (Third Growths). The renowned Margaux profile shines with a complex bouquet of raspberry, cherry, and redcurrant layered with floral (violet), spicy, and delicate roasted/cedar notes. Participants will score each wine; we’ll unveil the actual pouring order later in the evening for a fun reveal.

2010 Château Rauzan-Ségla
2010 Château Brane-Cantenac
2010 Château Malescot St. Exupéry

2010 Château Cantenac Brown
2010 Château Giscours
2010 Château d’Issan

90 Year Ancient Wine Matrix

San Jose area, TBD

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January 14th 2026

Most tastings are either vertical (same wine across vintages) or horizontal (different estates from the same vintage). A matrix tasting blends both: two estates across two far-apart years. Here we set 1928 (a legendary, ultra-long-lived Bordeaux year) against 2018 (a ripe, modern classic) to spotlight evolution, terroir, and cellar craft. Brane-Cantenac, a historic Second Growth prized for perfume, finesse, and layered nuance rather than sheer power—ageworthy yet classically elegant. Suduiraut Premier Cru of Sauternes renowned for botrytised Semillon-dominant blends delivering honeyed stone fruit, citrus peel, saffron and spice over vibrant acidity. A third wine TBD will be sourced to complete a 3x2 wine matrix. This evening will be a once in a lifetime opportunity!

1928 Brane-Cantenac
2018 Brance-Cantenac
1928 Suduiraut
2018 Suduiraut
1928 TBD
2018 TBD

Chateau Lafite Rothschild Vertical

San Jose area, TBD

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February 11th 2026

What else is there to say? A rare chance to taste five vintages from one of Bordeaux’s most coveted estates. Classified Premier Grand Cru Classé (First Growth) in 1855, Château Lafite Rothschild sits on Pauillac’s deep gravel croupes and is famed for silken power, graphite-cedar aromatics, and extraordinary longevity. The estate (in the Rothschild family since 1868) is planted predominantly to Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Petit Verdot; the Grand Vin is selected from the oldest parcels, with Carruades de Lafite as the second wine.1928 Brane-Cantenac

TBD Chateau Lafite Rothschild
1964 Chateau Lafite Rothschild
1970 Chateau Lafite Rothschild
1982 Chateau Lafite Rothschild
1996 Chateau Lafite Rothschild

Bordeaux Ancient Flight

San Jose area, TBD

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March 11th 2026

A time-jump through four celebrated eras—balanced with a younger pour for freshness and contrast.

1947 Château d’Yquem (Sauternes) — Post-war legend from a famously ripe Bordeaux year: concentrated botrytis, caramelized stone fruit, orange peel, and saffron, with remarkable acidity for its age.
1959 Château Margaux (Margaux, 1er Cru) — One of the Left Bank’s great classical vintages: silken tannins, cedar and graphite over sweet cassis and violets—pure, refined power.
1970 Dom Pérignon (Champagne) — Mature DP from a strong vintage: toasted brioche, hazelnut, dried citrus and chalk; fine mousse with long, savory autolysis.
2009 Pavillon Rouge du Château Margaux — Ripe, modern classic year; the second wine delivers plush black-fruited generosity, floral Margaux perfume, and ready-to-drink charm.