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December 5, 2022

Commanderie de Bordeaux in Manchester - Dinner at the Midland Hotel, 18th November 2022

65 members and their guests sat down for dinner at the Midland Hotel in Manchester on 18th November and enjoyed another wonderful meal courtesy of executive chef Brian Sparks. It was almost the first anniversary of our Maître’s appointment and we inducted a new member. Welcome to the Commanderie Andy Dickson.

Our starter was sea bass ceviche which was expertly paired with Château Argadens Blanc 2018, a blend of 65% Sauvignon Blanc and 35% Sémillon. This wine reminded some commanders of our visit to Angludet on this year’s Bordeaux trip in May. The wine was praised for its flintiness and slightly acidic taste.

The main course of venison was praised by all present, including one who described it as, “beyond belief”. Vinothécaire Tim Edwards had paired this course with Château Du Tertre 2005 5ème Cru Classé AOC Margaux, a blend of Cabernet Franc (19%), Cabernet Sauvignon (43%), Merlot (33%) and Petit Verdot (5%). The wine was variously described as “elegant”, “fragrant and with a lovely bouquet”, “smooth”, “warm” and “spicy.

The cheese course saw us drink Château Sociando-Mallet 2010 AOC Haut Medoc, 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 47% Merlot and 5% Cabernet Franc. Described by one table as “sumptuous”, it was an apt accompaniment to the Spenwood ewes’ cheese from Riseley in Berkshire, just south of Reading. A previous trip to Bordeaux saw us visit this Château.

Our dessert was a pecan tart with clotted cream and caramel croquant. The Château Raymond-Lafon 2015 AOC Sauternes was universally acclaimed with scents of honey, possibly limes. Its blend is 80% Sémillon and 20% Sauvignon. One table thought it “unctuous, with a “wonderful round feel”.

This was a lovely evening where the whole Midland team excelled in its delivery to us, both in the kitchen and front of house.

The evening concluded as usual with toasts. As an interesting historical footnote, this was the Manchester Commanderie’s first toast to a King, following Charles III’s recent accession to the throne.

Bordeaux, toujours Bordeaux

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