The First Growths masterclass room set up and ready to go at the Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter
Paul Pontallier of Château Margaux inspecting the masterclass schedule for the Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter shortly before he participated in the First Growths masterclass
Some of the First Growths wines were pre-poured prior to the start of the masterclass
For the first time ever in China, the directors of all five Bordeaux First Growths appeared together one on stage to present a masterclass and tasting of their legendary wines including (from left to right) Philippe Dhalluin with Château Mouton Rothschild 2005 and 1996, Jean-Philippe Delmas with Château Haut-Brion 2008 and 2000, Frédéric Engerer with Château Latour 2010 and 2003, Christophe Salin with Château Lafite-Rothschild 1998 and 1990 and Paul Pontallier with Château Margaux 2009 and 1999
Taking photos at the First Growths masterclass
Decanter publishing director Sarah Kemp introduced the directors of all five First Growths including (from left to right) Philippe Dhalluin of
Château Mouton Rothschild, Jean-Philippe Delmas of Château Haut-Brion,
Frédéric Engerer of Château Latour, Christophe Salin of Château
Lafite-Rothschild and Paul Pontallier of Château Margaux, at the start of their masterclass
Philippe Dhalluin of Château Mouton Rothschild introduced himself to the masterclass audience
Jean-Philippe Delmas of Château Haut-Brion introduced himself to the masterclass audience
Frédéric Engerer of Château Latour introduced himself to the masterclass audience
Christophe Salin of Château Lafite-Rothschild introduced himself to the masterclass audience
Paul Pontallier of Château Margaux introduced himself to the masterclass audience
More than 80 people attended the sold-out First Growths masterclass presented by each of the chateaux directors
Zheng Fangyuan, Château Margaux's brand ambassador in China, attended the First Growths masterclass
Frédéric Engerer of Château Latour
The 10 wines in the tasting included; Château Lafite-Rothschild 1998 and 1990, Château Latour 2010 and 2003,
Château Margaux 2009 and 1999, Château Haut-Brion 2008 and 2000 and
Château Mouton Rothschild 2005 and 1996
Frédéric Engerer of Château Latour
Taking pictures of a bottle of Château Haut-Brion
Paul Pontallier of Château Margaux
Taking a picture of the Château Mouton Rothschild 2003 bottle
The 10 wines in the tasting included; Château Lafite-Rothschild 1998 and 1990, Château Latour 2010 and 2003,
Château Margaux 2009 and 1999, Château Haut-Brion 2008 and 2000 and
Château Mouton Rothschild 2005 and 1996
Jean-Philippe Delmas of Château Haut-Brion
Christophe Salin of Château Lafite-Rothschild
Writing tasting notes on the First Growths wines including: Château Lafite-Rothschild 1998 and 1990, Château Latour 2010 and 2003, Château Margaux 2009 and 1999, Château Haut-Brion 2008 and 2000 and Château Mouton Rothschild 2005 and 1996
Each of the First Growth directors took it in turns to talk about their wines in the tasting
Frédéric Engerer of Château Latour
Each First Growth chateau showcased two different vintages in the masterclass ranging from 2010 to 1996
The 10 wines in the tasting included; Château Lafite-Rothschild 1998 and 1990, Château Latour 2010 and 2003,
Château Margaux 2009 and 1999, Château Haut-Brion 2008 and 2000 and
Château Mouton Rothschild 2005 and 1996
Taking a photo of a bottle of Château Latour
One of the Decanter pouring team holding a bottle of Chateau Haut-Brion
The First Growth directors tasting each others wines; (from left to right) Philippe Dhalluin of Château Mouton Rothschild, Jean-Philippe Delmas of Château Haut-Brion, Frédéric Engerer of Château Latour, Christophe Salin of Château Lafite-Rothschild and Paul Pontallier of Château Margaux, and Sarah Kemp, Decanter publishing director
Writing tasting notes on the First Growth wines including: Château Lafite-Rothschild 1998 and 1990, Château Latour 2010 and 2003, Château Margaux 2009 and 1999, Château Haut-Brion 2008 and 2000 and Château Mouton Rothschild 2005 and 1996
Taking a photo of a bottle of Château Margaux
Frédéric Engerer of Château Latour and Christophe Salin of Château Lafite-Rothschild sharing a joke during the masterclass
The First Growth directors sharing a joke during the masterclass
Applauding the First Growths masterclass
Philippe Dhalluin of Château Mouton Rothschild talking to guests at the end of the masterclass
Paul Pontallier of Château Margaux talking to guests at the end of the masterclass
Paul Pontallier of Château Margaux talking to a guest at the end of the masterclass