Matthieu Chapoutier

Asia-pacific Export Manager at Vranken-pommery Monopole, which owns Heidsieck & Co Monopole Matthieu Chapoutier was in town in September to give oenophilists a taste of a champagne that went down with the Titanic.

The Goût Américain 1907 brought up from its watery grave after more than 80 years, salvaged from the wreckage of a cargo ship that went down in 1916,was unveiled for the first time in South-eastasia at Atlas bar this September. Of course, not everyone will get to taste this rare champagne. The House of Heidsieck & Co Monopole thus thought it apt to recreate it for its 100th anniversary. Given the original 1907’s ill fate twice over at sea, we had a cheeky question for Chapoutier about his last meal – no prizes for guessing his choice of drink. “That champagne is a legend,and any champagne lover must have heard of it, but very few are the blessed who have tasted it.”

“Champagne and sushi are a great match. White fish or raw botan ebi, age-wrapped in kombu seaweed to play up the umami, or even some shellfish sashimi with salt and a hint of yuzu, paired with Champagne Pommery Apanage Blanc de Blancs will be an exceptional encounter” – CHAPOUTIER on champagne pairings