A Cru Cut Above the Rest

Hua Hin Marriott Resort & Spa, on Thailand's Gulf Coast, is hosting an exclusive six-course Grand Cru Wine Dinner on 30th August 2019, pairing exquisite European cuisine with the finest French wines.

The resort's signature beachfront dining destination, Big Fish & Bar, will take guests on a gastronomic journey of discovery. Diners will be able to savour a specially crafted menu by Chef Alexander Horwat, and accompany each course with six exceptional French wines,expertly selected to complement the cuisine. This unique epicurean experience will be enjoyed in a spectacular seafront setting, overlooking Hua Hin's beach.

French for “great growth,” Grand Cru is the designation given to a French vineyard known for producing truly exceptional wines.

The six-course menu features some of the world’s most prized ingredients, starting with a fresh Gillardeau Oyster, reputed to be the world’s best oysters, served with sea grapes and berries. This delicacy is paired with Ernest Rapeneau Brut, a Gold Medal-winning Champagne which features a floral nose to match the freshness of seafood.

Continuing the luxurious theme, the second course of Lobster Confit is served with fresh pomelo, fennel and coconut purée for a light and vibrant flavour, and matched with Chanson’s 2014 Pouilly-Fuissé Chardonnay from the Maconnais region, which has a powerful nose, acacia tree fragrance and citrus freshness.

This is followed by Alexander’s Golden Egg – a signature dish of Chef Alexander which comprises a cured organic egg yolk from a local farm, served with black Osetra caviar and paired with Chateau Villa Bel Air Blanc, an elegant white from the Graves region of Bordeaux, which starts with the exotic fragrance of ripened fruits and ends with a fresh, sweet aroma.

A prime beef main course will be served in two parts, starting with the tenderest Wagyu Striploin Nr.7, chargrilled to perfection and served with shallots, cauliflower and vanilla. This is coupled with a full-bodied Echo de Lynch 2014 Bordeaux Pauillac from Château Lynch-Bages. This is followed by Slow-Braised Wagyu Beef Cheek with celeriac, truffle and foie gras, paired with a premium 2011 Pauillac Bordeaux, also from Château Lynch-Bages, a wine which has been certified as one of the Cinquièmes Cru in the Bordeaux Wine Official Classification of 1855.

The six-course culinary masterpiece concludes with a delectable Valrhona Chocolate Secret – a collection of heavenly desserts made using the world’s best French chocolate. This is accompanied by Moyet’s Cognac des Fins Bois, the perfect digestif which combines elements of fruit and caramel.

The Grand Cru Wine Dinner will be hosted at Big Fish & Bar on 30th August 2019 from 18.30 to 21.30 hrs. The event is priced at THB 3,390++ per person and limited places are available, so book now!

For more information or to book contact the hotel by email: [email protected] or telephone +66 (0) 32 904 666.