See photos of the glittering wine gala dinner and charity auction jointly organised and hosted by Decanter and The Royal Opera House in London.
The event, held on 9 February, raised more than £250k for the Royal Opera House Covent Garden Foundation, which strives to engage young people in the creative arts, offers apprenticeships and commissions new work.
Outside the Royal Opera House
A view at the entrance to the Royal Opera House.
Roederer Rosé 2009
Champagne Louis Roederer Rosé 2009 being poured for guests on arrival.
Dining Hall
The dining hall at the Royal Opera House.
ROH’s musical director Sir Antonio Pappano and the opera stars Vlada Borvko, David Jungjoon Kim, Ermonella Jaho and Bryn Terfel take a bow after the recital.
ROH's musical director Sir Antonio Pappano and the opera stars Vlada Borovko, David Junghoon Kim, Ermonela Jaho and Bryn Terfel take a bow after the recital.
Frédéric Rouzaud
Frédéric Rouzaud, MD of Champagne Louis Roederer, enjoys the dinner alongside Ermonela Jaho.
Vlada Borovko
Russian soprano Vlada Borovko performs.
Jean Charles Le Bault de la Morinière
Jean Charles Le Bault de la Morinière, owner of Domaine Bonneau du Martray.
Baron Eric de Rothschild
Sarah Kemp, Decanter's publishing director, and Baron Eric de Rothschild, of Château Lafite-Rothschild.
David Junghoon Kim
Korean tenor David Junghoon Kim performing.
Hugh Johnson
Hugh Johnson, representing Ridge winery on the night, talks with opera star Sir Antonio Pappano (left).
Ermonela Jaho
Albanian Soprano Ermonela Jaho, performs at the dinner.
Christophe Salin
Christophe Salin, president and CEO of Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite).
The recital card
The recital card for the evening.
Bryn-Terfel
Welsh bass-baritone opera and concert singer Bryn Terfel CBE performs.
Domaine Bonneau du Martray, Corton Charlemagne Grand-Cru 2007
Domaine Bonneau du Martray, Corton Charlemagne Grand-Cru 2007 being poured for diners.
Sarah Kemp
Sarah Kemp welcomes guests to the gala dinner and auction.
David Elswood, Christie’s
David Elswood, head of international wine at Christie's, auctions a lunch at Lafite Rothschild for charity.
Alex Beard, CEO of The Royal Opera House
Alex Beard, CEO of The Royal Opera House, talks to the guests about the importance of the ROH Foundation's work.
Ridge, Monte Bello Cabernet Sauvignon 1991
Ridge, Monte Bello, Cabernet Sauvignon 1991 being poured.
Adrian Bridge, CEO of the Fladgate Partnership
Adrian Bridge, CEO of the Fladgate Partnership, addresses the room.
Spiral Cellars
Decanter's Stephen Hobley talks with Lucy Hargreaves, co-owner of Spiral Cellars.
Fonseca 1985 vintage Port
Fonseca 1985 vintage Port is served following the meal.
Château Lafite-Rothschild 1990
Château Lafite Rothschild.
