Hanoians to taste French wine
(VOV) -Hanoi will host a wine tasting programme on November 23 as part of activities to celebrate 40 years of diplomatic ties between Vietnam and France.
Co-organised by the French Embassy in Hanoi and the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux (UGCB), the programme will feature 74 leading wines from the renowned viticultural region of Bourdeaux.
Pessac-Leognan, Saint-Emilion, Pomerol, Margaux, Saint-Julien, Paulliac, Saint-Estephe, and Sauternes are all available to taste.
UGCB experts will personally present the wines to attendees, answering any queries regarding the winemaking process and viticulture generally.
An admission ceremony for incoming members of La Commanderie de Bordeaux has been scheduled for November 22.
Established in 2011, the Hanoi chapter of La Commanderie de Bordeaux assists Vietnamese wine connoisseurs to deepen their understanding of the history and value of wine in Bordeaux.