“The verdict is in! The 2005 vintage in Bordeaux is being called one of the best vintages in years… The great vintage we have all hoped for. Overall the vintage looks like it is better than 2000. They are a joy to taste." James Sucking, The Wine Spectator

“…this vintage has no shortage of legendary wine… this is a fabulous vintage, and no one who purchased these wines will regret having done so… patience will be a virtue for nearly every wine in this perfect vintage for the world’s greatest wines of longevity and elegance.” Robert Parker, The Wine Advocate

Join us in January for the first look at 2005, one of the finest vintages of modern times. Our guests for the evening include some of Bordeaux’s most respected proprietors - Jean-Charles Cazes of Lynch-Bages, Lilian Barton-Sartorius of Léoville-Barton and Jean-Guillaume Prats of Cos d’Estournel.

John Tesar, executive chef at The Mansion, is playing a pivotal role positioning The Mansion at the top of the Dallas’ food dining chain. Tesar has already demonstrated a remarkable gift for pairing wine and food. He is creating some of the most classic and exciting food in Dallas!

Reception
Smoked Salmon with Caviar Cones
Champagne Deutz Brut Classic

First Course
Nantucket Bay Scallop Pan Roast with Vegetable Brunoise,
Applewood Smoked Bacon
2005 Blanc de Lynch-Bages

Second Course
Squab with Melted Cabbage and Hudson Valley Foie Gras
2005 Château Marbuzet
2005 Château Ormes de Pez
2005 Château Langoa Barton
2005 Château Lynch-Bages
2005 Château Leoville Barton
2005 Château Cos d’Estournel

Main Course
Tenderloin of Free Range Buffalo, Sun Choke and Black Truffle Gratin, Truffle Emulsion
1999 Château Lynch-Bages
2000 Château Langoa Barton
2001 Château Cos d’Estournel

Cheese Course
Artisanal Cheese
1990 Château Lynch-Bages
1989 Château Leoville Barton
1985 Château Cos d’Estournel

Dessert
Almond and Pear Mousse with Saffron Syrup and Pear Ice Cream
1999 Château Suduiraut