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The Château d’Yquem & Château Cheval Blanc Dinner at Selene Vedema
October 29, 2025 3 min read

The Château d’Yquem & Château Cheval Blanc Dinner at Selene Vedema

By Yiannis Karakasis MW

On September 27th at Selene Vedema in Santorini, two of Bordeaux’s most celebrated estates, Château Cheval Blanc and Château d’Yquem, came together for a dinner that will be remembered for a long time. Presented by Pierre Lurton, who leads both properties, and me, the evening explored what makes these wines not just iconic but genuinely timeless.

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