Camille, Julien and Karam are ready to do whatever it takes to obtain the unattainable: a bottle of the legendary 1947 vintage of Cos d’Estournel. But to do so, what challenges must they first overcome?
Camille, Julien and Karam are ready to do whatever it takes to obtain the unattainable: a bottle of the legendary 1947 vintage of Cos d’Estournel. But to do so, what challenges must they first overcome?
Arrival
10:07 A.M.: The entrance to the château
Challenge: Obtain a bottle of Cos d’Estournel 1947
Mood: Confident. Too confident, in fact.
Hitch: Claire, the cellar master, is going to ask Karam, Camille and Julien to complete a series of tasks and they’ve got only four hours to get it done! The clock is ticking…
Challenge 1
10:58 P.M.: The Parcelle des Sapinettes
Challenge: Harvest fifteen baskets of Cabernet Sauvignon each
Ambience: Spanish!
Mood: Confident. Still too much so!
Challenge 2
13:15 P.M.: The cellar
Challenge: Decipher and understand the different stages of the winemaking process
Hitch: None! Even Isaac Newton wouldn’t dare stand in Karam’s way!
Atmosphere: A certain gravity hangs in the air.
Challenge 3
2:08 P.M.: The tasting room
Challenge: Understanding the subtle nuances of the blending process
Hitch: It’s a complex task, for sure, but the real problem might just turn out to be Julien’s passion for puns!
Ambience: Serious, intense
Challenge 5
15:05 P.M.: The wine cellar at the Chartreuse
Challenge: Tasting the wine… unless Claire has one last surprise in store!
Hitch: Damn memory…
Atmosphere (in order): Panic, mental load, relief, celebration
