A few days ago, we were invited by G.H. MUMM to discover its SUPPER CLUB, a private men’s club celebrating Gentlemen who appreciate champagne and its protocols.
On this occasion, we discovered the penthouse of Monsieur Vigato, the Apicius’ two-starred chef, who cooked a dinner for us accompanied entirely by Champagne.
Jean-Pierre Vigato, one of the most talented French chefs of his generation, has long been a fervent fan of G.H.MUMM champagnes, so it was only natural that he should be the chef who symbolized excellence, accompanying the Champagne house in their finest gastronomic pairings.
To begin this feast: spider crab meat with shellfish and fennel jus accompanied by Mumm Blanc de Blancs.
Tasting notes: Blanc de Blancs
Fine & Elegant
100% Chardonnay from the village of Cramant
Robe: golden brilliance, exceptionally light, fine and delicate bubbles.
Nose: white flowers, fresh fruit, lemon.
Palate: subtle, mineral attack on the palate.
Finish: rich and expressive.
Several international awards.
Then JP Vigato’s Croque Monsieur with black truffle accompanied by Blanc de Noirs.
Tasting notes:
Blanc de noirs
Puissant & Frais
100% Pinot noir de Verzenay
Robe: soft yellow highlights.
Nose: notes of dried fruit, nougat, coffee, vanilla.
Palate: clean attack, combining structure and freshness.
Finish: sharp and long.
Then: Chaource and old Comté accompanied by Brut selection
Tasting notes: Brut Sélection
Gourmand & Sophistiqué
58% Pinot noir, 42% Chardonnay
Appearance: bright yellow, with golden hues.
Nose: fresh, tangy aromas, vanilla, full-bodied white fruit.
Palate: immediate power on the palate, followed by a sensation of freshness.
Finish: long and delicate.
For dessert, let’s avoid Champagne! Cognac is an excellent alternative. Warm Madeleine with lemon yoghurt sorbet.
A true gentleman knows how to enjoy a good cigar at the end of a meal.
Which can be accompanied by a real jewel, the Cuvee R.Lalou
Combining each G.H.MUMM Champagne Grand Cru with an exclusive creation is the gastronomic experiment that Jean-Pierre Vigato undertook in the kitchen. Interview.
How did your interest in champagne wine come about?
” In addition to my apprenticeship in the kitchen, I had also taken up oenology for pleasure. And while I was learning the ropes at the 2-star restaurant “Chez Albert”, I was put in charge of the cellar. 30,000 bottles. It was an experience that counted for a lot, and gave me the opportunity to discover G.H.MUMM champagnes.
What do you particularly like about G.H.MUMM champagnes?
“The quality standards of this famous Champagne House echo my own demands as a Chef. I like to imagine these haute gastronomie champagnes in association with my culinary creations.”
Which of the G.H.MUMM champagnes would you recommend?
“Of course, the G.H.MUMM name is intimately linked with the mythical Cordon Rouge. But the prestige cuvées, Blanc de Blancs, Blanc de Noirs and especially Brut Sélection are 3 exceptional Grands Crus that form a fine trilogy to be discovered.”
What culinary combinations inspire you?
“Because it’s a complete champagne, in the spirit of the great champagnes, Brut Sélection is the gastronomic champagne par excellence. It is both fresh and intense. I recommend serving it at a slightly higher temperature than usual, in a wine glass. This reveals all its aromatic complexity. I pair it with white meats or water game. Today, I chose it to accompany this starter of langoustines, simply cooked in their shells, with their coral in salted butter, accompanied by a langoustine tartar with a knife.
The Blanc de Blancs, with its elegance, freshness and finesse, reminds me of lace. I’d like to pair it with an iodized dish or, more unexpectedly, a cep and chanterelle salad!
The Blanc de Noirs is more structured and daring. I’d pair it with pretty poultry, powerful lobster or sweetbreads.
The idea behind this event was of course to highlight the G.H. MUMM Champagne Protocols, and in particular the ritual of sabering. The sword has already been reinterpreted by artists such as Patrick Jouin and Ross Lovegrove this year.
Ideal for socializing during the festive season, you can saber champagne with a saber, a knife or even a spoon – it’s all in the gesture. But for the more timid, it’s possible to practice on mobile or online.
This brand-new digital device developed by G.H. MUMM promises consumers a truly innovative and connected experience of the most famous of protocols: Sabrage by G.H. MUMM.
There are three ways to try it out:
1. Thanks to the mini-site accessible on mobile and tablet devices
2. By going to the Facebook application
3. By connecting your smartphone to your computer (cross devices), plasma or computer, and using it as a remote control.
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