
Two of Champagne's most iconic houses, three legendary vintages, one unforgettable afternoon.
This tasting brings together Dom Pérignon Brut and Bollinger R.D. Extra Brut from 1996, 2002, and 2008, comparing elegance and precision against power and depth, vintage by vintage.
🎤 Hosted by Candice Chak DipWSET
👥 10 spots available
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🍷 The Wines
🥂 Dom Pérignon Brut
• Dom Pérignon Brut 1996
• Dom Pérignon Brut 2002
• Dom Pérignon Brut 2008
🥂 Bollinger R.D. Extra Brut
• Bollinger R.D. Extra Brut 1996
• Bollinger R.D. Extra Brut 2002
• Bollinger R.D. Extra Brut 2008
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🏛️ About the Producers
Dom Pérignon is the prestige cuvée of Moët & Chandon, named after the 17th century Benedictine monk and cellar master at the Abbey of Hautvillers who pioneered blending standards and the art of making white wine from black grapes. First created as a prestige cuvée in 1921 and released to the public in 1936, Dom Pérignon is exclusively a vintage champagne, meaning it is only produced in exceptional years. The blend is always a precise balance of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with Pinot Meunier never used. Each release evolves through what the house calls Plénitudes: P1 after roughly eight years on lees, P2 at around fifteen years, and P3 after twenty five to forty years of extended cellar ageing.
Bollinger R.D. (Récemment Dégorgé) was pioneered in 1963 by Madame Bollinger and officially launched in 1967 with the 1952 vintage. When other houses were creating separate luxury bottlings, Madame Bollinger refused, stating that all Bollinger wines were made with equal care, instead offering a mature vintage that was freshly disgorged. R.D. is the late disgorged counterpart to La Grande Année, aged eight to twenty five years on lees before disgorgement, with the exact disgorgement date printed on every label to highlight the freshness of a heavily aged wine. Fermented entirely in old oak barrels, hand riddled, and hand disgorged at the house in Aÿ, the dosage is kept strictly Extra Brut at around three to four grams per litre, allowing the pure power of the wine to shine through.
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🍷 The Vintages
1996: A monumental year defined by searing acidity, structural power, and near limitless ageing potential. Widely regarded as one of the greatest Champagne vintages of the 20th century.
2002: A warm, generous vintage producing wines of exceptional ripeness, aromatic richness, and seamless balance. Drinking beautifully now with years still ahead.
2008: A cool, late harvest vintage that delivered razor sharp acidity, crystalline minerality, and extraordinary poise. Already considered the benchmark vintage of the 21st century.


This session explores the art of pairing through a curated selection of Bourgogne wines alongside some of France's most iconic cheeses.
Each pairing tells a story of place, season, vintage and craft.
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🍷 The Wines
• Bourgogne selections paired to each cheese
• + more to be revealed
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🧀 The Cheeses
• Chabichou du Poitou — Loire Valley, delicate and nutty
• Chaource Fermier — Champagne, rich and creamy
• Ossau-Iraty — Basque Pyrenees, silky sheep's milk


Join Master Sommelier Yohann Jousselin for a curated journey designed to elevate your tasting skills and wine knowledge to a professional level.
📅 12 Sept – 10 Oct 2026 (4 Saturdays, 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM)
🗣️ English
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📅 Course Schedule:
• September 12, Sat: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
• September 19, Sat: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
• October 3, Sat: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
• October 10, Sat: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM (including a one hour examination)
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📚 What You'll Learn:
Master the WSET Level 2 Systematic Approach to Tasting Wine® (SAT) while exploring eight principal grape varieties — Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir and Syrah/Shiraz. You'll also discover 22 regionally important grape varieties across 70+ geographical indications worldwide, along with key styles of sparkling and fortified wines, labelling terms, storage & service principles, and the fundamentals of food and wine pairing.
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💰 Course Fee: HKD $5,800
Includes:
• Official WSET textbook & workbook
• 45 wines to taste in class
• 16 hours face-to-face classroom studies
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📋 Cancellation Policy:
Cancellation is accepted up to 20 days prior to the start of the course. Cancellations made less than 20 days before the course start date will incur an administration fee and materials charge of HKD $2,000.


The Loire Valley is the third largest still wine region in France, after Bordeaux and the Rhône Valley. With its diverse climates and soils, the region produces an incredible range of styles, from whites and rosés to reds, sparkling and sweet wines. Most are known for their crisp acidity and excellent mineral character. It is definitely a region worth exploring.
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⏰ 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM (2 Hours)
👩🏫 Led by senior wine educator Corinne Mui.
🗣️ Conducted in Cantonese
🍷 8 Premium Loire Valley Wines Tasted
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📚 What You Will Learn:
• Geography, climate and soil of the Loire Valley
• Wine characteristics that define the region
• Significant grape varieties grown across the valley
• Loire Valley by numbers
• How different climates and winemaking choices shape the styles the region is famous for
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📖 Topics Covered:
Geography and Climate
Soils
Grape Varieties
Wine Styles and Characteristics
Key Appellations
Loire Valley by Numbers
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📝 Examination:
No examination in this workshop.
Course materials are only available in English.


A rare opportunity to explore the full breadth of Xige Estate's acclaimed 'Jade Dove' collection, from crisp Chardonnay and elegant Rosé to bold single vineyard Marselan and Cabernet Gernischt.
Six wines spanning white, pink, and red, all rooted in the volcanic soils of Ningxia's Helan Mountain foothills, one of China's most exciting fine wine frontiers. Each pour guided by a professional sommelier alongside a Michelin two star Cantonese menu at Loong Yat Heen.
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🍷 6 Wines + 8-Course Cantonese Dinner
💰 Early Bird: HKD 750 (book before 7 Sep) | HKD 920 per person
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🍷 Wines Featured:
• Jade Dove Dry White 2021
• Jade Dove Rosé 2022
• Jade Dove Single Vineyard Chardonnay 2022
• Jade Dove Single Vineyard Marselan 2020
• Jade Dove Dry Red 2020
• Jade Dove Single Vineyard Cabernet Gernischt 2020
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🍽️ Menu:
• 椒鹽蟲草花 · Crispy Cordyceps with Salt & Pepper
• 鎮江肴肉 · Zhenjiang Cured Pork
• 百花釀秋葵 · Stuffed Okra with Shrimp Paste
• 百福蔥花蒸東星斑球 · Steamed Coral Trout with Spring Onion
• 珍菌百合炒爽菜 · Seasonal Greens with Wild Mushrooms & Lily Bulbs
• 西班牙蜜汁叉燒 · Honey Glazed Spanish Char Siu
• 大紅袍煙燻脆皮龍崗雞 · Da Hong Pao Smoked Crispy Longgang Chicken
• 燒汁蔥爆黑豚肉 · Wok Fried Kurobuta Pork with Spring Onion
• 鮑汁福建炒飯 · Abalone Sauce Fujian Fried Rice
• 楊枝甘露 · Mango Pomelo Sago
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ℹ️ Event Details & Information:


Become the master blender. This one-of-a-kind evening pairs a hands-on whisky blending workshop with an outdoor BBQ session.
Learn to work with malt whisky components, craft your own signature blend, then head straight into a charcoal-grilled feast with your creation in hand.
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🥃 The Workshop (7:00 PM – 7:50 PM)
Guided by a professional blender, you'll nose and taste through single malt components spanning flavour profiles from vanilla, tropical fruits and coconut to chocolate, peat and toffee.
Experiment with ratios, find your preferred balance, and bottle your own 50ml personalised whisky, labelled with your name, one of one.
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🔥 The BBQ (7:50 PM – 10:30 PM)
All BBQ food and grilling handled for you. Bring your own bottles (BYOB) to share, swap drams, and enjoy single malt paired with open-flame grilled meats. The perfect way to road-test your blend.
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🎁 What's Included
• Professional whisky blending workshop
• 50ml personalised take-home bottle (your name, your blend)
• Full BBQ spread with dedicated grill master




