Société du Vin Announces Fine Wine Events in the Hamptons
The Hamptons most exclusive wine club Société du Vin, a luxury destination for wine collectors and enthusiasts, announced on Tuesday its 2013 summer schedule of fine wine events featuring some of the world’s legendary producers and most sought-after vintages. Founded by NBA Houston Rockets owner Leslie Alexander, Société du Vin is a private wine society created expressly for wine connoisseurs to interact with fellow enthusiasts, enjoy and share bottles from their personal collections and learn from the industry’s foremost authorities. Designed by a Hollywood set designer, the club provides a dramatic setting to savor wine and is equipped with state-of-the-art security and environmental controls.
Société du Vin’s 2013 Summer Events Schedule
Friday, July 19 – 2000 vs. 2005 Blind Bordeaux Comparative Dinner
A truly one-of-a-kind opportunity to compare the impeccable 2000 and 2005 vintages in a blind Bordeaux showdown. The evening will highlight the two vintages from Bordeaux’s unparalleled first growths—Haut Brion, Lafite, Margaux and Mouton-Rothschild—as well as from top Chateaux Cheval Blanc, Lafleur, La Mission Haut Brion, Léoville Las Cases and Trotanoy.
Saturday, July 27 – Latour Tasting
An unwavering Burgundy icon, Latour takes center stage at Société du Vin for this unique tasting featuring four exquisite Grand Cru vintages including a 2007 and 2009 Corton-Charlemagne, a 2009 Chambertin and a 2009 Corton Grancey.
Friday, August 16 – Domaine de la Romanée-Conti Richebourg Tasting
DRC Richebourg is one of the most heralded and sought after of the Grand Crus. The vertical tasting, hosted by renowned wine expert Peter Thustrup in one of his first highly-anticipated stateside events, will showcase 10 incredible Richebourg vintages, including 1948, 1963, 1966, 1971, 1972, 1981, 1982, 1986, 1989 and 1999. A private cocktail party will follow the tasting.
Friday, August 30 – Societe du Vin Bring Your Own
Join Société du Vin for an elegant evening of sharing and enjoying the amazing world of fine wine. Guests are invited to bring wines from their own private collections and share with fellow oenophiles, accompanied by passed hors d’oeuvres.
All events will be held at Société du Vin, 204 Butter Lane, Bridgehampton.
For more information about the events or to reserve attendance, contact Jenna Petrucci at Société du Vin: 631-537-9100, [email protected].