Ardbeg Corryvreckan wins the NAS Single Malt category in Jim Murray’s Whisky Bible 2018!
World whisky authority Jim Murray hails Ardbeg Corryvreckan as the winner of the Single Malt Scotch No Age Statement category, with a score of 96.5.
Murray also lauds Ardbeg An Oa as “beautifully delicious”, awarding the expression 95.5 points.
If you haven’t done so already, why not visit your nearest Ardbeg Embassy to enjoy a glass of Ardbeg An Oa?
Dom Perignon Cellar Master Vincent Chaperon Visit ～「Dom Pérignon Society」New evolution in Japan～ Chef Natsuko Shoji welcomed as a new society member
Dom Pérignon, the prestige champagne distributed by MHD Moët Hennessy Diageo K.K. (located in Kanda-Jinbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo), is proud to announce the visit of its Chef de Cave, Vincent Chaperon, to Japan, during which he shared new developments regarding the activities of the "Dom Pérignon Society" in the country.
The Dom Pérignon Society is a global community of 130 top gastronomic chefs and sommeliers, led by Vincent Chaperon, Dom Pérignon's Chef de Cave. Founded 20 years ago in Italy, the Society is based on the principle of mutual inspiration and the sharing of moving experiences. According to Chaperon, “The art of gastronomy and fine wine have always been closely connected. By sharing knowledge and working collaboratively with chefs and sommeliers, we can foster a deeper understanding of gastronomy.”
The Dom Pérignon Society aims to deepen connections with world-renowned chefs and sommeliers and contribute to the future of gastronomy through ambitious projects of creativity and expression. Together with Vincent Chaperon, members of the Society reveal the multifaceted character of each Dom Pérignon vintage through their own unique creations.
Expansion of the "Dom Pérignon Society" in Japan: Welcoming Chef Natsuko Shoji as a new member.
In Japan’s fine dining scene, Dom Pérignon continues to pursue the creation of new value together with more talented chefs and sommeliers. With the mission of delivering unique experiences that awaken new sensations, the Society aims to elevate the significance of its activities in the country.
Following the current Japanese members of the Society—Yoshihiro Murata of the three-Michelin-starred Kikunoi (2025), Yoshihiro Narisawa of the two-Michelin-starred NARISAWA (2025), Takashi Saito of Sushi Saito, and Yusuke Takada of the two-Michelin-starred La Cime (2025)—Dom Pérignon now welcomes Chef Natsuko Shoji, owner-chef of été in Yoyogi-Uehara, Tokyo, as a new member whose work exemplifies the shared values of the Society.
Looking ahead, the Dom Pérignon Society will continue to deepen its relationships with exceptional chefs and sommeliers through special collaboration dinners, workshops, and exclusive events. Guests will have the rare opportunity to enjoy back vintages of Dom Pérignon—normally difficult to find—paired with creative cuisine at Society-affiliated restaurants.
Please note that offerings vary by restaurant. For details, please contact each venue directly.
■ Dom Pérignon Society Member of Japan
A one-night-only pairing dinner “TENJIN x Dom Perignon x Special Matsuzaka Beef” will be held on March 22nd (Friday)
ROKU KYOTO, LXR Hotels Resorts is holding a one-night-only dinner event "Dom Perignon x Specialty Matsusaka Beef Pairing Dinner" where you can enjoy the pairing of France's finest champagne "Dom Perignon" and "Specialty Matsusaka Beef" at the restaurant "TENJIN". TENJIN” will be held on Friday, March 22, 2024.
“KRUG FOUR HANDS DINNER” will be held for a limited time with the theme of “lemon” performed by KRUG ambassador chefs from Japan and Singapore.
Krug is holding a limited-time event where Krug ambassador chefs Kenta Kayama (Japan) of Margotto e Baciare and Kenjiro Hashida (Singapore) of HASHIDA SINGAPORE will offer a pairing menu with the theme of "KRUG x LEMON." KRUG FOUR HANDS DINNER" will be held.
Three popular stores in Kobe and Kyoto will be holding a collaboration event where you can enjoy food pairing menus with Ruinart!
Three popular restaurants in Kobe and Kyoto have created a pairing menu with Ruinart using crab, duck, and beef.
Two winners have been selected from the high-level competition “Ruinart Sommelier Challenge” to find excellent domestic sommeliers.
Ruinart held the "Ruinart Sommelier Challenge", a program to discover outstanding sommeliers in Japan, in Tokyo on October 30th (Monday) and in Kyoto on November 2nd (Thursday).
Celebrity guests Aya Omasa, Harumi Sato, Takako Inagaki, and Mizuka Ueno will appear at the exhibition "RUINART MAISON 1729" that embodies Ruinart's world view.
Ruinart is currently holding an exhibition called ``RUINART MAISON 1729'' at Bank Gallery from October 28th (Saturday) to November 5th (Sunday), which embodies the brand's themes such as champagne, gastronomy, art, and sustainability.
Limited time exhibition “RUINART MAISON 1729” will be held!
Champagne Maison Ruinart will open "RUINART MAISON 1729," an exhibition that embodies the brand, for a limited time from Saturday, October 28th to Sunday, November 5th. Additionally, the venue will host tasting sessions, brunch, and dinner.
【Special Site】
``KRUG STUDIO'' is an immersive sound experience pop-up event. Celebrity guests such as Emiri Miyamoto, Miki Maya, Yusuke Onuki, and Kafka Shishido appeared.
Krug is holding an immersive sound experience studio "KRUG STUDIO" at Roppongi Hills Ohane Plaza from October 4th (Wednesday) to October 9th (Monday holiday).
The Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2023 to be held in Tokyo and Kyoto! Application period extended!
Ruinart, the world's oldest Champagne house, will hold the Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2023 in Japan, hosted by Cellar Master, Frédéric Panaïotis.
Host: MHD Moët Hennessy Diageo K.K.
Cooperation: Japan Sommelier Association (JSA)
The schedule of the contest is as follows,
Application starts September 1, 2023 (Friday)
Application deadline October 8, 2023 (Sunday)
Announcement of the winners of the first screening will be made October 9 (Monday)
Sommelier Challenge October 30 (Monday) in Tokyo, November 2 (Thursday) in Kyoto
We are waiting for applications from all sommeliers in Japan!
Click here for application requirements (entry sheet)
https://mhdkk.com/ruinart-sommelier-challenge2023/
To apply,
Ruinart Sommelier Challenge 2023 office (special website, e-mail only)
Application e-mail address: ruinart_sommelier_challenge@kkcrea.com
Inquiries: 03-3796-0126 (Monday - Friday 10:00 - 18:00)
Three New Collaboration Restaurants to be Added; "Veuve Clicquot Burger Pairing" to Open for Limited Time
From June 2023, “Veuve Clicquot Burger Pairing” will be held at restaurants and bars nationwide to enjoy the pairing of “Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label” and a special burger in the season when the sun shines.
Three new restaurants have been selected for this new collaboration: BANK, Brasserie Va-tout, and Nicolai Bergmann NOMU.
"Ardbeg Anthology The Harpies Tail", which realized the ultimate hybrid of smoky and sweet, will be released in advance at the committee store (EC site) from September 5 (Tuesday), and will be released from September 20 (Wednesday).
Ardbeg Anthology The Harpy's Tale, the first product in the Anthology Collection, is the ultimate hybrid of smokiness and sweetness, and will be available for pre-sale at Ardbeg committie stores (EC site) on Tuesday, September 5, and general sales will start on September 20 (Wednesday) in limited quantities.
RAISE x MOET & CHANDON Midsummer Luxury Event to be held from August 19 (Sat) to September 17 (Sun) for a limited time
Moet & Chandon will hold "RAISE x MOET & CHANDON" at RAISE, a large-scale nightclub that creates the finest nightlife with dynamic performances and world-class high-quality sound. The event will be held for a limited time from August 19 (Sat) to September 17 (Sun).
Collaboration cafe with Nikolai Bergmann opens for a limited time from August 10th (Thursday)
Veuve Clicquot will open a collaboration cafe "L'été Jaune with Veuve Clicquot x Nicolai" at the "Nicolai Bergmann Flowers & Design Flagship Store" for a limited time from August 10th (Thursday) to August 27th (Sunday) collaborating with Danish flower artist Nicolai Bergmann.
You can enjoy champagne and a special menu in a space decorated with Veuve Clicquot's yellow-colored flower art.
Moët & Chandon Maison celebrates its 280th anniversary! Tomohisa Yamashita to be appointed as Friends of the House
Moët & Chandon is pleased to announce the appointment of actor/singer Tomohisa Yamashita as Friends of the House. Since its founding in 1743, Champagne Maison Moët & Chandon has captivated people with celebrations and unforgettable moments in life. Jean-Remy Moët, who paved the way for Moët & Chandon to become an international symbol of celebration, passed down his dream of “delivering the magic of champagne to the world” to the next generation.
Glenmorangie Cadborg Estate 15 Year Old to be released in limited quantities sequentially from Wednesday, August 30, 2023
Glenmorangie Cadborg Estate 15 Year Old, a limited edition single malt whisky, will be released sequentially from Wednesday, August 30, 2023.
A tasting event where you can enjoy Ruinart with all five senses will be held at "LEGRAND Filles et Fils Tokyo"
A tasting event where you can enjoy Ruinart with all five senses will be held at "LEGRAND Filles et Fils Tokyo"
Hennessy V.S Limited Edition HIP HOP 50 by NAS to be released in limited quantities from Wednesday, September 6, 2023
Hennessy V.S Limited Edition HIP HOP 50 by NAS, a limited edition bottle designed in collaboration with HIP HOP legend NAS, will be available in limited quantities starting Wednesday, September 6, 2023.
Dedicated to all those who love smoke, "Ardbeg Beezer BBQ" will be available from Wednesday, July 19
Ardbeg's first barbecue-inspired limited bottle "Ardbeg Visorbeque" (* 1) will be available from July 19th (Wednesday).
Krug Grande Cuvée 171 Edition and Krug Rosé 27 Edition to be Released in July
Krug will release Krug Grande Cuvée 171 Edition and Krug Rosé 27 Edition, an assemblage of mainly 2015 grapes, in July.
"SUNRISE POOL TERRACE with VEUVE CLICQUOT" will be held for a limited time at ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa.
【 SUNRISE POOL TERRACE with VEUVE CLICQUOT 】
https://anaicbeppu.com/sunrise-pool-terrace-with-veuve-clicquot-2023/
"NIGHT POOL with VEUVE CLICQUOT" will be held for a limited time at ANA InterContinental Beppu Resort & Spa.
"Summer Beach Club with Moet & Chandon by the skyline" opens at the ANA InterContinental Hotel Tokyo Garden Pool from June 24 (Sat) to September 30 (Sat)!
"Summer Beach Club with Moet & Chandon by the skyline", a space inspired by the world of Moet & Chandon, will be open at the Garden Pool of the ANA InterContinental Hotel Tokyo from June 24 (Sat) to September 30 (Sat) for the summer season only.
"The Père" and "Whispering Angel 2022 Vintage" from Château d'Esclans, the world's premier rosé wine, to be available from June 2023
From Château d'Esclans, the world's top rosé wine from Provence, France, "The Père," which offers a new way to enjoy rosé wine, and "Whispering Angel 2022 Vintage," one of the best vintage rosé wines, will be available sequentially from June 2023.
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■Comment from Dom Pérignon Cellar Master Vincent Chaperon.
“Dom Pérignon and refined gastronomy have a mutually inspiring and elevating relationship. I’ve had the pleasure of working with Chef Natsuko Shoji for the past two years, and I’ve been continually impressed by her deep love for Dom Pérignon, her unique personality, artistic sense, creativity, and above all, her humanity. She also demonstrates a thoughtful approach to passing on her legacy to the next generation through meaningful dialogue with others. I am truly looking forward to continuing our journey together. ”Dom Pérignon and refined gastronomy have a relationship of mutual inspiration and enhancement. I have been working with Chef Natsuko Shoji for two years now, and she has a love for Dom Pérignon, a unique personality, artistry, creativity, and yet is very human. I am also impressed by her thoughtfulness regarding inheritance to the next generation and her attitude of communicating with various people. I am very much looking forward to working with her in the future."
■ Comment from été Chef Natsuko Shoji.
“Dom Pérignon is a truly special champagne to me. As it is often called ‘the art of time,’ it is not swayed by fleeting trends, but is crafted with a long-term perspective, maintaining its singular taste to this day. Remarkably, about 1% of the grapes used still come from the vineyards cultivated by Dom Pierre Pérignon himself since 1668, preserving the origin at its core. I see it as a true piece of art that carries his DNA. It is an incredible honor to collaborate with Dom Pérignon.”