Activities

The tasting, workshop and dinner on Saturday, 1 October, were built around the exceptional wines of Château Kirwan, situated on the plateau de Cantenac, Margaux. In 1787 Thomas Jefferson visited Château Kirwan. He classified Quirouan as 2nd Appellation Margaux. The Kirwan estate was acquired by the Schyler family in 1904. The Commanderie was pleased to welcome Ms. Sophie Schyler Thierry, owner. Sophie joined us from Bordeaux, presenting the estate, terroir, vineyard and wines during the tasting and dinner.

7 new Commandeurs were welcomed into the Commanderie.

Chef and owner Angelo Citiulo welcomed the Commanderie to La Closerie, situated in Cologny, Geneva.
Youmna and Tony Asseily, owners of Château Biac, joined the event, presenting a splendid selection of Château Biac’s red, white and dessert wines. The Commanderie was pleased to be able to induct 3 new members.

Auberge de l’Onde, Saint-Saphorin hosted the Commanderie. The venue is the former house of the Confrérie du Saint-Esprit founded in the 13th century. 3 new Commandeurs were inducted during the Spring event.

COVID delayed the celebration of the Commanderie’s 40th anniversary which was rescheduled and took place in November 2021. The highlight was the presence of Baron Eric de Rothschild who addressed us and commented various millésimes of Château Lafite and Château Rieussec with which we celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Commanderie’s establishment. There were 139 attendees of this exceptional event which also celebrated the induction of 5 new Commandeurs.

Just before COVID struck, the Commanderie celebrated its gala at the Lausanne Palace, welcoming Pierre Lurton, General Manager, Château Cheval Blanc & Château d’Yquem. Pierre brought light and candour by sharing the history of these extraordinary vineyards, the terroir, and the character of the wines he brought to marry the epicurean menu.