Hong Kong Archive

Notes from Hong Kong : A dinner demonstrating just how much fine wine is being drunk and enjoyed over in Asia

This is short and to the point - the line up does all the talking: On reception: Henri Giraud, Fut de Chêne, 1998 Champagne in magnum White Wines: Le Montrachet, Henri Boillot, 2000 Le Montrachet, Domaine Ramonet 1988 Red wines: Château La Mission Haut-Brion 1989 Château Haut-Brion 1989 Clos des Lambrays 1949 in magnum Châteauneuf-du-Pape, Château Rayas 1990 Clos St Denis,...
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Petrus and Slow Roasted Chicken in Hong Kong

On Friday night I was asked along to dinner by George & Kathy Tong, old friends of Corney & Barrow, who had reserved a table at the Shatin Clubhouse of the Hong Kong Jockey Club as the famed 3* Michelin Chef Alain Passard was in town as guest chef for...
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Bordeaux 09 – Sauternes Season

Last week was the second week of releases. It turns out to have been a Sauternes week. May be this will become a trend in years to come that the Sauterne release early - we'll just have to see. Either way I think it was sensible as they have filled...
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A White Burgundy night in Hong Kong

As many of you know, I have now moved to Hong Kong and to keep you updated with all of C&B’s endeavours in Asia and my own adventures along the way, I humbly submit this Blog to you for your enjoyment on C&B’s very smart new website! Kung Hei Fat Choy!!...
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