The Bordeaux Rendez-Vous returns to Little Rock, Arkansas Friday, May 15th! For the second time, Arkansas has been selected as a destination for the prestigious Bordeaux Rendez-Vous. This is an elite global tour featuring some of the most renowned Châteaux in the world.
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: Friday, May 15th
𝗩𝗲𝗻𝘂𝗲: 10 Rusty Tractor Lane LR, AR 72210
Each year, this distinguished group travels to only five major cities worldwide to showcase the wines of Bordeaux, France, the undisputed wine capital of the world.
Rusty Tractor Vineyards and Vino Distribution are proud to host this exceptional event in Little Rock for the second time, welcoming a delegation of 14 prestigious châteaux representing Bordeaux’s most celebrated appellations: Pauillac, Margaux, Saint-Julien, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Émilion, Pomerol, Haut-Médoc, Pessac-Léognan, and Sauternes.
During this one of a kind experience, guests will have the opportunity to taste 47 exceptional wines spanning vintages from 2005 to 2024, meet château owners/general managers/winemakers of these estates, explore Bordeaux’s key appellations and classifications, learn how terroir and classification impact aging potential, and discover the latest trends shaping Bordeaux today.
Grand Tasting
4:30 – 6:30 PM | $100
Your ticket includes:
· Access to 47 featured wines
· A take-home Riedel Bordeaux tasting glass
· A curated selection of hors d’oeuvres by Petit & Keet Catering
· The opportunity to engage directly with château representatives
VIP Experience
7:00 – 9:30 PM | $175
VIP guests will enjoy:
· An elevated, more intimate Bordeaux experience.
· A welcome glass of Billecart-Salmon Champagne upon arrival
· An engraved Bordeaux Riedel glass and custom event lanyard
· In addition to the 47 featured wines, VIP also gets Exclusive access to premium and rare vintage Bordeaux selections
· In addition to a curated selection of hors d’oeuvres by Petit & Keet Catering, Petit and Keet’s Executive Chef, Alan Napier, curated food stations thoughtfully paired to Bordeaux’s regions:
o Left Bank Pairings – Lamb and Chicken Kabobs with bell pepper, onion and squash
o Right Bank Pairings – Beef Ragout and Mashed Potato Cups with driftwood farms mushroom and crispy shallots
· Enhanced opportunities to interact with winemakers and château representatives
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