Matthieu (far left) and Sebastien (second from right) with guests
V. Sivaji reporting from The Datai Langkawi
The premier Datai Langkawi hosted a quadruple wine, champagne, cognac and cigar tasting gathering where some 40 select group of guests gathered.
The event was hosted by S H Maju Sdn Bhd led by their managing director, Alfred Low along with Sebastien Papin (Director Asia/Pacific) from Champagne Billecart-Salmon and Matthieu Chapoutier (Director APAC & Middle East) from Tesseron cognac.
Some of the other guests were Neoh Kean Boon, general manager Pelangi Resort Langkawi, Jaimy Alexander Van Den Berg, Resort Manager ,Pelangi Resort Langkawi, Ganesan Narayan, Complex Assistant Director of Food & Beverage, Mohzani Mokhtar, Four Seasons Resort Director of Food & Beverage, Robert Khor (director of operations S H Maju) among others.
After a short mingling session at the poolside, guests were invited to The Dining Room at the resort by the director of Food and Beverage, Indra Mohan and his team.
A fine line-up of starters made up of Kaluga Amur Caviar,Kyuri, Kyuri, Horseradish Cream, Smoked Eel, Irish Oyster, awaited.
This was followed by the Raspberry Charcoal Croll with fine Yeasted Butter.
Then came the awesome and smooth Sweet Mud Crab, Oscietra Caviar, Cucumber Veil Basil Lemon Sorbet accompanied with Billecart-Salmon Brut Reserve.
Guests also had the opportunity to sample the Billecart-Salmon Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, Billecart-Salmon Vintage 2013, Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose as introduced by Sebastien.
Guests later adjourned to the Lobby Lounge to sample the fine cognac range of Tesseron Cognac Lot No 90 XO Ovation, Tesseron Lot No 76 Tradition and Tesseron Lot No 53 XO Perfection along with a cigar selection range. Matthieu was on hand to explain the fine intricacies of each of the individual cognac range.
Surely it was a fine evening for aficionados of good food, champagne and cognac. Kudos to the Datai Langkawi Food & Beverage for hosting the outstanding evening.
Penang Hyperlocal conveys our sincere thanks to S H Maju Sdn Bhd for this rare opportunity and amazing experience.
