Champagne Tasting Event: Vintage 2008 vs 2009

Following the release of a few 2008 prestige cuvées and them receiving top scores from the worlds leading wine critics, we thought we should look at 2008 vs 2009. By doing so, hopefully we will reveal how good 2009 is, but also the superb ageing potential of the 2008's. You will be able to rate each champagne on our own live scoring app on your phone or tablet and we will present the stats of your voting as we go through the night. We have eight pairs of 2008 and 2009 champagne, tasting blind with us all and sharing her insights Jancis Robinson MW, the world's leading wine journalist, author, presenter and critic will direct us through the evening.

With market prices of 2008's looking to go very high this should be a fascinating insight into what are two great vintages, can we all spot the differences and agree with the critics?!Sixteen Champagnes to taste:Dom Pérignon 2008 vs 2009 75clLouis Roederer Brut Vintage 2008 vs 2009 75clLouis Roederer Cristal 2008 vs 2009 75clMoet & Chandon Grand Vintage 2008 vs Grand Vintage 2009 75clPalmer & Co Vintage 2008 vs Vintage 2009 75clPhilipponnat Clos des Goisses 2008 vs 2009 75clPol Roger Brut Vintage 2008 vs Brut Vintage 2009 75clTaittinger Brut Vintage 2008 vs Brut Vintage 2009 75clThe Champagne fanatics amongst you may notice that many of the above Champagnes are new, or even yet to be released. This tasting will therefore be a unique opportunity to be amongst the first to taste some exceptional newly released vintages.The handpicked selection of 2008 and 2009 Champagnes will be tasted in pairs. The brand will be revealed, but guests will not be told which is the 2008 or 2009. Live voting will allow guests to decide on a preference and a competition will be taking place throughout the evening to ascertain who can correctly identify the most ... prizes will be awarded!Described by Decanter magazine as ‘the most respected wine critic and journalist in the world’, Jancis writes daily for JancisRobinson.com (voted first ever Wine Website of the Year) and weekly for The Financial Times. She is also editor of The Oxford Companion to Wine, an award-winning TV presenter and global wine judge. In 1984 she was the first person outside of the wine trade to pass the rigorous Master of Wine exams and in 2003 she was awarded an OBE.The venue will be 67 Pall Mall. Founded by wine lovers, for wine lovers, this unique private members' club in the heart of historic St James's is both luxurious and welcoming – affording members access to some of the finest and rarest wines in the world, direct from the club's extensive cellars. 67 Pall Mall, St James’s, London, SW1Y 5ES.Tickets are available on a first come first served basis to 56 guests at £250.00 per person.