Fine & Rare Dinner Vol. 2 by Maksym Demchenko
An evening of rare Champagne wines with Maksym, marked by unique selections, excellent food, and a close-knit gathering.
By Boris · Hosted by Maksym Demchenko
Everyone is already weary of this relentless heat. While some languish in hopes of a soothing change, Maksym, true to his nature, is scouring the globe for exceptional bottles of wine and meticulously planning their food pairings. Whether inspired by Remy, the protagonist of Ratatouille, or channelling Dionysus himself, Maksym adheres to Epicurus's philosophy, carefully curating these infrequent hedonistic gatherings to maximise pleasure.
This time, Maksym brings us a selection of Champagne wines. But this isn't your typical lazy array of bubbles from northern France. No, we're in for a Fine & Rare Dinner, with wines that are nothing short of extraordinary. The mix of Selosse, Egly-Ouriet, Bérêche, Ulysse Collin, Krug, Salon, and Taittinger might seem like a clash between top growers and top houses (with one notable exception), but I prefer to see it as an opportunity to witness the vinous diversity Champagne is capable of. Thanks to Maksym, we can come together in an intimate setting at Mirali restaurant and delve into the intricate, delectable, and refreshingly vibrant world of Champagne and gourmet foods.
Larmandier-Bernier Latitude (d2023) NV
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Bérêche & Fils Cramant Grand Cru 2017
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Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Grands Crus Blanc de Blancs 2007
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Pinot Noir vines were planted in 1971 in heavy, iron-rich clay soils with chalky limestone sub-soils. Hand-harvested, the clusters destemmed and the grapes gently pressed; the juice is fermented spontaneously and slowly (up to 6 months) with natural yeasts in mainly-used Burgundy barrels. Reserve wines are held in foudres and tonneaux. The wine is bottled without fining or filtering and aged on lees for 36 months.
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Krug Brut 2002
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Join to read it and the restJacques Selosse Rosé Brut (d2023) NV
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Egly-Ouriet Ratafia Champenois NV
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