Scott Neeson, founder of the Cambodian Children's Fund, who took this photograph (it was his passion for photography that led him to discover the poverty that prevails there), and Michael Armitage, its UK representative (and organiser of this wine weekend), will both be there.
See here for a moving video of the CCF's work.
Wines to be served include:
• 1996 Pol Roger
• 1964 Huet, Vouvray Le Mont Demi-Sec
• 1989 Huet Vouvray Le Haut Lieu Sec (from halves)
• 1998 Dr Loosen, Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Spätlese
• 1998 Dr. Loosen, Ürziger Würzgarten Riesling Auslese
• 1993 Ch L'Église-Clinet
• 1993 Ch Tertre Roteboeuf
• 1985 Ch Mouton-Rothschild
• 1985 Ch Lynch-Bages
• 1978 Ch Palmer
• 1978 Ch La Tour Haut-Brion
• 1953 Ch Calon-Ségur
• 1952 Ch La Conseillante
• 1983 Reichsrat von Buhl, Forster Jesuitengarten Riesling Eiswein (from halves)
• 1989 Ch Rieussec (from halves)
• Leacock Madeira, Velho Verdelho, believed to be late 19th or early 20th century, bottled 1920s.
When 16 September 2010, apéritif from 7.00 pm, dinner at 7.45 pm
Where Private room, Le Café Anglais, 8 Porchester Gardens, London W2 4DB
How Dress smart casual
How to book Contact ffeuillat@velaw.com (the dinner is being organised in François' private capacity). A minimum donation per person of £375 to CCF UK (tax deductible for UK taxpayers) is suggested.
