Forgotten Grapes Rediscovered: Meet La Vieille Chapelle’s Winemaker at Louise

Description

What happens when a nearly extinct grape gets a second life? Discover a different side of Bordeaux as La Vieille Chapelle takes over the terrace at Louise for one night only.

Explore four wines, from an oak-aged Sémillon to characterful reds that put old vines and forgotten varieties in the spotlight. Meet the winemaker, hear the stories behind the bottles and enjoy nibbles by Louise.

The star of the show? Bouchalès, a rare grape offering a taste of Bordeaux’s past through a vibrant, wild expression of raspberry and dark fruit.

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🍷 Wine Line-up

Les Grands Blancs
The estate’s flagship white. A 100% Sémillon aged in oak, with notes of ripe apricot, honey and almonds.

Bouchalès
An ancient-vine red showcasing this rare variety, with vibrant raspberry and dark-fruit character.

Les Merlots de Baudet
100% Merlot from vines planted in 1940, bringing together velvety fruit and lively tannins.

C’est Bon Le Vin
A fresh, crunchy natural blend with a generous proportion of Bouchalès. Its name says it all: “It’s good wine.”

All wines from Bordeaux, France.

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🍽️ Nibbles by Louise

Enjoy a selection of nibbles by Louise alongside the four wines, served on the terrace in a relaxed setting.

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🍇 About La Vieille Chapelle

Set on the banks of the Dordogne in Lugon-et-l’Île-du-Carnay, on Bordeaux’s Right Bank, Château de la Vieille Chapelle is a wine estate and hospitality destination centred around a 12th-century Romanesque chapel. Fabienne and Frédéric Mallier took over the property in 2006, making it their home.

The estate spans approximately 21 to 22 hectares, with Demeter-certified biodynamic vineyards forming part of the property. Old vines and forgotten varieties are central to its identity, with the rare Bouchalès grape alongside Merlot and Sémillon. From oak-aged whites to fresh, expressive reds, its wines offer a distinctive perspective on Bordeaux’s vineyard heritage.

Details

• WhenWed 11 Nov, 6:45 pm · 6:45 PM to 8:15 PM
• WhereLouise Terrace, PMQ - Staunton, 35 Aberdeen St, Central,
  Central, HK
• PriceHK$350
• BookingOn WhatsApp, with a message about this event ready to send.
• CategoryWine Tasting
• CountryCentral, HK · Hong Kong