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Decanter Shanghai: First Growths masterclass gallery

Georgie Hindle Georgie Hindle
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The First Growths masterclass room set up and ready to go at the Decanter Shanghai Fine Wine Encounter

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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

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Some of the First Growths wines were pre-poured prior to the start of the masterclass

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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

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Taking photos at the First Growths masterclass

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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

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Philippe Dhalluin of Château Mouton Rothschild introduced himself to the masterclass audience

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Jean-Philippe Delmas of Château Haut-Brion introduced himself to the masterclass audience

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Frédéric Engerer of Château Latour introduced himself to the masterclass audience

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Christophe Salin of Château Lafite-Rothschild introduced himself to the masterclass audience

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Paul Pontallier of Château Margaux introduced himself to the masterclass audience

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More than 80 people attended the sold-out First Growths masterclass presented by each of the chateaux directors

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Zheng Fangyuan, Château Margaux's brand ambassador in China, attended the First Growths masterclass

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Frédéric Engerer of Château Latour

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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

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Frédéric Engerer of Château Latour

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Taking pictures of a bottle of Château Haut-Brion

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Paul Pontallier of Château Margaux

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Taking a picture of the Château Mouton Rothschild 2003 bottle

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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

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Jean-Philippe Delmas of Château Haut-Brion

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Christophe Salin of Château Lafite-Rothschild

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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

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Each of the First Growth directors took it in turns to talk about their wines in the tasting

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Frédéric Engerer of Château Latour

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Each First Growth chateau showcased two different vintages in the masterclass ranging from 2010 to 1996 

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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

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Taking a photo of a bottle of Château Latour

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One of the Decanter pouring team holding a bottle of Chateau Haut-Brion

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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

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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

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Taking a photo of a bottle of Château Margaux

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Frédéric Engerer of Château Latour and Christophe Salin of Château Lafite-Rothschild sharing a joke during the masterclass

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The First Growth directors sharing a joke during the masterclass

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Applauding the First Growths masterclass

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Philippe Dhalluin of Château Mouton Rothschild talking to guests at the end of the masterclass

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Paul Pontallier of Château Margaux talking to guests at the end of the masterclass

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Paul Pontallier of Château Margaux talking to a guest at the end of the masterclass

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