Few pleasures really qualify for the coveted label of ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ however tickets for this European Solaire Journey, because of an thrilling collaboration between Veuve Clicquot and Belmond trains, could qualify. From the second visitors be part of this unimaginable two-night rail journey from Vienna to Reims on board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Specific, they are going to be immersed in a world of classic appeal and Veuve Clicquot luxurious excellent for any champagne connoisseur.
Celebrating Veuve in model
When designing this magical journey, each factor of the visitor’s expertise has been rigorously thought-about. Bespoke menus have been designed by world-renowned cooks, personalised items add that additional little contact of luxurious and the surroundings en path to the house of Veuve Clicquot in France’s Champagne area is of course breathtaking.
However what makes this journey really distinctive and particular is that every fortunate traveller may have the possibility to find a number of Veuve Clicquot’s rarest cuvées. In small group tastings, led by a member of the Veuve Clicquot winemaking workforce, treasured uncommon vintages will probably be shared from Veuve Clicquot’s personal Cave Privée or non-public cellar. For lovers of the nice champagnes, what might be higher than studying straight from the winemaker, while having fun with the most effective Veuve Clicquot has to supply in such a fascinating setting?
A distinguished welcome
Starting their journey in Vienna in royal trend, visitors will obtain an unique invitation to get pleasure from a non-public night within the seldom-seen splendour of the Palais Liechtenstein, which has been within the Royal Household of Liechtenstein’s possession for 3 centuries. Subsequent up is a dinner at Vienna’s most extravagant pop-up restaurant.
To be ready by multi–award profitable Austrian chef Andreas Döllerer, the splendid dinner menu will probably be paired with an unforgettable lineup of uncommon Veuve Clicquot vintages served in magnum: 2012, 2008 and 2002. After toasting joie de vivre underneath a starry sky, visitors will retire to the five-star luxurious of the Imperial Lodge.
Michelin-starred movie star chef Jean Imbert prepares the epicurean extravaganza onboard Veuve Clicquot’s Solaire Journey.
All aboard
Within the morning, the journey to Vienna’s central prepare station through horse-drawn carriage will enable visitors to soak up the town’s sights one final time earlier than boarding the opulence of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Specific. And thus begins the gastronomic and champagne-filled journey to Veuve Clicquot in Reims.
The epicurean extravaganza onboard this Belmond prepare will probably be curated by Michelin-starred movie star chef Jean Imbert, who will carry his immense expertise and inventive aptitude to the Solaire Journey. Morning, midday and night time, his kitchen will create the best culinary delights to be paired with Veuve Clicquot’s best champagnes.
Company will get pleasure from an array of Cave Privée vintages at chef Jean Imbert’s gala dinner onboard on Veuve Clicquot’s Solaire Journey.
An unforgettable night
Because the solar units, visitors will attend chef Jean Imbert’s gala dinner the place they are going to be handled to Cave Privée 1998, Cave Privée Rosé 1998, Cave Privée 1985, and Cave Privée Rosé 1985 – all served from magnums for the fullest expression of every champagne. To name this choice unique is an understatement. Every bottle was chosen and put aside many years in the past, and has been preciously guarded within the Home’s historic crayères or chalk cellars, awaiting the right event to be loved. This will probably be an evening to be savoured.
A pairing like no different
Arriving in Reims the following day, visitors will alight for a singular eating expertise within the well-known Veuve Clicquot crayères. Right here, two good Michelin-starred cooks, Mory Sacko and Jean Imbert will share a kitchen and deal with visitors to a virtuoso four-handed efficiency.
Mirroring the identical menu, every chef will serve his personal interpretation of the identical dish, permitting diners to expertise two distinctive entrées, two mains and two desserts. Every dish will probably be paired with a uncommon cuvée of La Grande Dame, named in honour of Madame Clicquot, the pioneering entrepreneur who inherited her husband’s enterprise in 1805, aged simply 27.
This last gastronomic encounter will probably be punctuated by La Grande Dame 2015 and La Grande Dame 2015 Rosé (in bottle); La Grande Dame 2012 and La Grande Dame 2012 Rosé (in magnum); La Grande Dame 2015 (in bottle); and La Grande Dame 2008 Rosé (magnum and jeroboam). Your entire fantastic journey will probably be an expertise laborious to ever match.
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