More than 100 Bordeaux wines from prestigious appellations such as Margaux, Saint-Julien, Pomerol, Saint-Emilion and Sauternes will be poured at a French Embassy tasting event on Thursday, October 11th; brasserie-style fare from Café 15, Café du Parc, Bistrot Lepic and other top restaurants will be served (tastings from 6:30–8:30 PM; seminar demystifying Bordeaux terroir at 6 PM; wine buffs wishing to sip even more rarefied choices can sign up for the "Classified Growth" cash bar that opens at 6 PM; $75 per person; $60 per member of the French Wine Society; 4101 Reservoir Rd. NW; www.frenchwinesociety.org).