Since 1829, Champagne Bollinger has been making great wines with a powerful, refined and complex style, expressing the aromas of the fruit in all its dimensions.
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The evening took place at the Bucherie in the Latin Quarter, originally an amphitheatre for medical students in the 17th century.
The cuvees served were La Grande Annee and La Grande Annee Rose 2015. Bollinger uses oak barrtels for fermentation, unusually for champagne, which creates richness, weight complexity and depth A tangible connection to this legacy was brought to life as Gaël Chaunut, the in-house head cooper, demonstrated the centuries-old art of barrel-making, a process as intricate as it is timeless. Follow LUX on Instagram: luxthemagazine
Charles-Armand de Belenet is the managing director of Maison Bollinger
The themes of ?wood? permeated throughout the evening, from the meticulously crafted canopy of 9,500 paper pieces, reminiscent of a forest, to the exquisite gastronomic journey curated by Two Michelin-starred Chef Olivier Nasti, masterfully incorporating elements of nature into his tantalising creations and transporting us on a journey of flavours. His venison tartare with Osciètre caviar and citrus ice with petals complimented effortlessly alongside La Grande Année, while the tender game of Alsatian hunts presented with a...