A Bubbly Afternoon with Chandon

It was a charming and bubbly food pairing luncheon and cocktail masterclass at Eight Gourmets Gala (EGG) in Sunway hosted by Senior Winemaker of Chandon, Dan Buckle. Indulged and enjoyed Chandon’s flagship wines such as Chandon Brut brand champion in sparkling wines; Chandon Rosé the talking point of sparkling wines;  as well as the red and white still wines Domaine Chandon Chardonnay 2013, Pinot Noir 2013 and Shiraz 2012. 

Dan Buckle, Senior Winemaker of Chandon

We had Chandon Brut at the reception and chatted before adjourning to the dining area.

The event kicked start with an introduction of Chandon’s history by Dan Buckle, Senior Winemaker of Chandon. We had an overview of Chandon’s heritage, vineyard and its winemaking process. The journey to explore Chandon’s vibrancy and synergistic blend with EGG’s four-course lunch, bon appetite!

Sashimi Platter with Chandon Brut and Chandon Rosé

I prefer to pair the Sashimi Platter with Chandon Brut and had the Chandon Rosé just as casual drink. The Chandon Brut highlight the wine’s savoury characters of roasted nuts and delicate spices when had it with seafood it gives a smooth, crisp and refreshing kicks. The Chandon Rosé had extra layer of complexity and additional richness to the palate so vibrant.

Smoked Duck Salad paired with Domaine Chandon Pinot Noir 2013 heightened the aroma and flavours of the smoked duck and subtleness of the dark plum and raspberry fruit flavours of the Pinot Noir medium bodied red wine. The Domaine Chandon Chardonnay 2013 is more elegant to enjoy after the entrée, the wine with summer citrus notes and spiced oak characters.

Grilled Salmon with Mint Sauce paired Domaine Chandon Chardonnay 2013

Here comes the main course, Grilled Salmon with Mint Sauce paired Domaine Chandon Chardonnay 2013. The Chardonnay’s summer citrus notes and spiced oak characters created a balanced and pleasant finish when paired with salmon. There is no need of lemon to take away the fishy taste or smell let the Chardonnay deal with it.

Beef Prosciutto with Kalamata Olive paired with Domaine Chandon Shiraz 2012 

The Beef Prosciutto with Kalamata Olive accompanied by a glass of Domaine Chandon Shiraz 2012 was exquisite. This pairing highlighted the berry fruit flavours with fine and silky tannins in this red and harmoniously complemented the savoury complexity of the beef showcasing a perfect balance of flavour, texture and structure.

Raspberry Crème Brûlée with Chandon Brut and Chandon Rosé

Here comes the Raspberry Crème Brûlée served with Chandon Brut and Chandon Rosé. The soft creamy with caramelized top with a big raspberry crème brulee paired well with both the fresh and citrusy Brut and Rosé.

Overall, the sashimi paired with Chandon Brut and Raspberry Crème Brûlée with Chandon Rosé were memorable to me. It gives an elegant taste and feel also, well I love my Chandon with desserts ~ it’s a girl’s thing.

Chandon Cocktail Masterclass @ EGG

After the gastronomy lunch followed by the Chandon Cocktail Masterclass guided by EGG’s skillful bar manager to learn the fundamental steps of crafting creative bubbly flavours with the Chandon Brut. We make Chandon sparkling cocktails, the Tequila Royal.

Chandon in collaboration with EGG will feature two tantalizing cocktail promotions from 15th May till 31st July 2015 at RM28+ for each serving. Crafted using Chandon Brut as the main ingredient to highlight the complexity and vibrancy of these cocktails, sparkling wine lovers can choose between Green Demon made of Gin, Mint, Monin Lemon Grass, Cucumber and Chandon Brut; or Lola made of Belvedere Vodka, Fresh Apple Juice, Watermelon Syrup, and Chandon Brut.

It was a truly indulgence and fun luncheon session with great companions, food and wine. Thanks to Chandon for this delectable and memorable journey. For more information about Chandon please visit www.mhdm.com.my