#FOURNEWS | Krug Clos du Mesnil 2003 Makes Rare Appearance

03 Nov 2014
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Relais & Châteaux Cordeillan-Bages hosts a dinner of exception in celebration of House of Krug’s Clos du Mesnil 2003, with guest of honour oenologist Julie Cavil…

Located in Pauillac region in the heart of the Medoc and nestled amidst the famous Chateau Lynch Bages winery, Chateau Cordeillan-Bages is the ideal setting to revealKrug’s rarest vintage – Clos du Mesnil 2003. This former 17th century chartreuse, now an idyillic 28 room Relais & Châteaux hotel and two Michelin-starred restaurant, iscelebrating the rare showing by creating an exclusive dinner dedicated to complementing this finest Champagne, to 50 distinguished guests.

Between land and sea, at the crossing of the terroir, my cuisine reassures and surprises by its harmonious touch of creativity.”Says Chef . “In honour of this Champagne and gastronomical rendez-vous, we are inviting you to take part in this game of flavours, which we wish to be pure, sharp and elegant.

The crab cannelloniand bouillon of grey shrimp agrees withKrug Grande Cuvee, the classical oyster and caviar is rediscovered with a lemon grass combination forKrugClos du Mesnil 2003. The cheese ravioli, St Pierre and porcini mushroom veloute, accompany aKrugbrut rose and the Iberian pork and peanut condiment detonates in company ofKrugVintage 2003. To finalise this exceptional pairing is the lemon jivara and ginger complemented by KrugGrande Cuvée.

Chateau Cordeillan-Bages offers a unique one night stay or “La NuitKrug” from £330 (€410) per person (based on two people sharing) staying in a double room with garden view,Krugdinner, buffet breakfast and a visit of Chateau Lynch-Bages including wine tasting.

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