Union Grands Crus De Bordeaux tasting 2025 in Cipriani 42nd Street

    Most people know Bordeaux, France, for its amazing wines, but beyond that, many don’t realize just how diverse and prestigious the region is. I had the incredible opportunity to attend the Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux 2025 tasting event at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City, and it was truly unforgettable.

The UGCB (Union des Grands Crus de Bordeaux) is an association that has represented some of the top wine producers in Bordeaux since 1973. For years, they’ve hosted their iconic wine tasting event in NYC, held at the stunning and historic Cipriani on 42nd Street. This year’s event showcased wines from across Bordeaux’s most famous appellations: Margaux, Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, Saint-Émilion, Pomerol, Sauternes & Barsac, Haut-Médoc & Médoc, Listrac & Moulis, and Graves & Pessac-Léognan.

Catering Cheese section for wine tasting

It was such a special experience to taste so many incredible wines in one place. Personally, I was especially drawn to the wines from Pauillac, Saint-Estèphe, and Pomerol—each offered rich, full-bodied reds that were beautifully balanced and deeply expressive. 

Pauillac: Chateau d'Armailhac, Chateau Lynch-Moussa, and Château Lynch-Bages, which is a Fifth Growth estate renowned for its robust and age-worthy wines.

Saint-Estephe: Chteau Cos Labory & Chateau Ormes De Pez 

Pomerol: Chateau Beauregard & Chateau Client

Pessac-Léognan: Chateau Haut-Batailley, A Cru Classé de Graves estate esteemed for its deep, nuanced reds.

Saint-Émilion: Clos Fourtet – A Premier Grand Cru Classé estate known for its rich and opulent Merlot-based wines.​