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Decanter hosted its first tasting for the monthly event series Taste with the Experts last month at its very own Tasting Suite in London’s Paddington.

Host Andy Howard MW guided 12 guests through an exclusive blind tasting of the Médoc Grand Cru Classé 2017, often described as a ‘forgotten vintage’ but one that produced a wonderful array of wines that are already approachable and more than deserve their place on tables and in cellars.

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The first thing to catch the eye on entering was the brand new Decanter Tasting Suite. This distinctive clean space creates a controlled environment for panel tastings.

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Sponsor Champagne Taittinger was on hand to keep guests’ glasses filled with Champagne during the reception.

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The Champagne Taittinger reception was a delightful accompaniment to the delicious charcuterie boards around the room.

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Host of the evening, Andy Howard MW, Decanter Magazine, Italian Expert and DWWA 2019 Regional Chair for Southern Italy.

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Once palates were suitably warmed up, guests took their seats to begin the blind tasting of 10 from that Panel Tasting, specially selected Médoc Grand Cru Classé 2017 wines.

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Decanter Magazine Editor, Amy Wislocki introduces the evening.

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Guests began the tasting of Médoc Grand Cru Classé 2017.

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Guests scored the wines using the 100-point scoring system and each had a laptop to input their scores.

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All wines were initially tasted blind before being revealed and discussed.

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The full Panel Tasting results, as featured in Decanter magazine.

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It was a most enjoyable and special evening and we thoroughly look forward to the next one.

Laura Timms
Laura Timms
Deputy Head of Marketing

Laura is the Deputy Head of Marketing at Decanter and is based in London. Before joining Decanter in November 2021, she worked on the luxury and lifestyle brands within the Future Plc portfolio - Homes & Gardens, Livingetc and Woman & Home. She is responsible for creating and overseeing marketing campaigns for virtual and in person events including the world-renowned Decanter Fine Wine Encounters. She is a highly experienced marketer with over 10 years experience within media publishing, and is WSET Level 2 Certified.