The extraordinary wine made its debut today with a very private invitation only function, attended by top-notched celebrities and wine enthusiasts at the St. Regis hotel Bangkok.
Mr. Arnaud Mirey, Brand Ambassador - Moet Hennessey Asia Pacific said, "Grand Vintage 2002 is a true celebration of Moet tremendous passion to create exclusive products for aficionados. Instead of following the tradition of 3 - 5 year aged, we aged it for seven years and the result has been extraordinary.”
Grand Vintage 2002 is made from grapes harvested in Champagne in 2002. This was the exceptional year of a relatively warm year with mild and sunny winters, a perfect condition for winemaking.
Grand Vintage 2002 has mature, toasty flavours, both sweet and dry. The first sip will reveal warm notes of grain and frangipane along with toasted almonds and malt, mocha and light tobacco. Following will be the aroma of ripe fruits and with velvety, fresh, and firm and precise finish.
To celebrate its uniqueness, Grand Vintage 2002 comes in stylish bottle with new label. Inspired by the CHALK plates in the cellars, the new label carries a fresh identity that gives the sense of luxury and rewarding enjoyment. The new identity was also unveiled today at this exclusive function.
Mr. Krister Svensson, General Manager, The St. Regis Bangkok, said, "It’s great to be the venue for the launch of this exceptional wine. It is also a celebration of the close partnership, relations and our commitment to bring the best experience to all customers. Always seeking to opportunities to offer premium services and experience to our guests, we only select and exclusively serve Moet & Chandon Grand Vintage at our hotel. Now, with the Grand Vintage 2002, we are able to offer even more exceptional drink to our valued customers.”
Marking the debut of this extraordinary wine and its new identity, Moet & Chandon organised a very exclusive event where leading celebrities and distinguished guests were invited. Called “The Moet Grand Vintage Gourming Atelier", the event was a Moet & Chandon’s creation that combines the styling gourmet with pleasant tasting.
Combining highest level culinary skills with exceptional creativity, The St. Regis Bangkok’s Executive Chef Leonardo Concezzi presented to the guests a pairing of Grand Vintage 2002 with different culinary delights to bring out the unique quality and taste of the extraordinary vintage wine while sharing the spirit of Grand Vintage conviviality.
Mr. Arnaud Mirey, Brand Ambassador - Moet Hennessey Asia Pacific, also helped facilitate The St. Regis Bangkok’s Executive Chef Leonardo Concezzi during the session and at the same time shared his unique experience with Grand Vintage. “To me, Grand Vintage 2002 is a real celebration of life. It’s a rare gift from nature combined with exceptional craft and creativity of the vintner. It is exceptionally brave for Moet & Chandon to try to rewrite the rule in wine making and the result is fantastically rewarding. When a brilliant vintage wine is paired with the right ingredients and foods, it’s superb!” he said.
Dr.Catherine Maleenont Kichodhan said, "This is a truly extraordinary celebration experience. We had a chance to learn from leading chef about some cooking tips and food pairing. We It is definitely a really memorable experience. What else we expect in life?”
For customers with discerning taste, Moet & Chandon partners with The St. Regis Bangkok to exclusively celebrate the launch of Grand Vintage 2002 by offering with every bottle of Moet Chandon Grand Vintage 2002 purchased at The St. Regis Bar a complimentary Canap?s menu, created by the Executive Chef from 1-29 February 2012.