Few estates carry the name of Château Palmer. On Wednesday 8th October 2025, Aragawa welcomed it to Mayfair for an evening of Margaux vintages and Tajima wagyu, set around a single table in our private dining room.
The evening was built for ten guests at £600 per person, and guided by Sébastien Menut, Export Director for Château Palmer.
About Château Palmer
Château Palmer is one of the great names of Margaux, ranked a Third Growth in the 1855 Classification of Bordeaux. Its second wine, Alter Ego, is made to show the estate's character earlier in its life, and it opened the evening's masterclass.
The Evening, Hour by Hour
- 18:00 Champagne reception
- 18:15 Masterclass with Sébastien Menut
- 19:00 Canapés and Champagne
- 19:15 Six-course dinner with wine pairings
The Wines
The masterclass
- Alter Ego 2021
- Alter Ego 2017
- Château Palmer 2007
- Château Palmer 2014
The dinner
- Palmer Blanc 2021
- Château Palmer 2009
- Château Palmer 2005
- Château Palmer 1999
Tasting Alter Ego beside the grand vin, and following Château Palmer from 1999 to 2014, gives a rare sense of how a single estate evolves across decades. Vintages like these are seldom poured together outside Bordeaux.
Why Bordeaux and Tajima Wagyu Belong Together
At Aragawa, each steak is grilled over Binchotan oak charcoal and seasoned only with salt and pepper. Without sauces to compete, the structure of a mature Bordeaux has room to work: its tannins meet the richness of the wagyu, and the beef softens the wine in return.
Aragawa's wine cabinets hold around a thousand bottles from Champagne, Burgundy, Bordeaux and beyond, including rare cuvées and old vintages. Discover more on our wine page.
More Wine Dinners at Aragawa
Estate dinners like this are hosted in our private dining room, which can also be reserved for your own wine-led evening. Upcoming dinners are announced on What's On.
18+. Please drink responsibly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who hosted the Château Palmer dinner at Aragawa?+
The masterclass and tasting were guided by Sébastien Menut, Export Director for Château Palmer.
Which Château Palmer vintages were poured?+
Alter Ego 2021 and 2017 and Château Palmer 2007 and 2014 in the masterclass, then Palmer Blanc 2021 and Château Palmer 2009, 2005 and 1999 with dinner.
Can I arrange a similar wine dinner privately?+
Yes. Our private dining room hosts bespoke dinners for up to 14 guests, and our events team and Head Sommelier can build the evening around the wines you choose.