Bordeaux in the 1980s and Bordeaux in the 1990s

On Thursday, Sept 24th, 2026 in New York City Levi Dalton will host a dinner featuring a comparison of red Bordeaux, with one vintage from the 1980s as well as one vintage from 1990s featured from the same producer. The evening will begin with a Champagne reception in a Private Dining Room of Union Square Cafe and the accompanying dinner will feature a chance to see for yourself what may have changed over two pivotal decades for Bordeaux. This will also be an opportunity to drink some excellent, mature wines. The wines will be served over a four course sit down meal. The evening will include a specially prepared four course food menu, Champagne, and the following wines:

  • 1985 Château Haut Brion Graves

  • 1998 Château Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan

  • 1986 Château La Mission Haut Brion Pessac Léognan

  • 1995 Château La Mission Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan

  • 1985 Château Mouton Rothschild Pauillac

  • 1996 Château Mouton Rothschild Pauillac

  • 1989 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Pauillac

  • 1990 Château Pichon Longueville Comtesse de Lalande Pauillac

  • 1982 Château Cos d'Estournel Saint-Estèphe

  • 1995 Château Cos d'Estournel Saint-Estephe

  • 1997 Doisy-Daëne 'L'Extravagant' Sauternes

This Bordeaux 1980s and 1990s Dinner on September 24 in NYC is $1,049 per person, all-inclusive of food, wine, service, taxes and fees. Dietary restrictions will be accommodated when possible. The wines will be served from 750ml bottles, with the exception of the Sauternes.


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