Two icons of French culture in Australia, G.H. Mumm and restaurant Maison Bâtard, are uniting to create an unparallelled, exclusive dining experience in the Champagne house’s exclusive Birdcage Marquee.
As the Official Champagne of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, G.H. Mumm invites guests to board The G.H. Mumm 1827 Express in the Birdcage, and raise a glass to the extraordinary journeys that shape a life less ordinary.
The G.H. Mumm 1827 Express will host an intimate gastronomy experience in its Private Lounge Carriage, inspired by the golden age of luxury rail travel. The invitation-only experience brings together the refined culinary style of Melbourne’s Maison Bâtard, owned by pioneering restaurateur Chris Lucas, with a selection of G.H. Mumm’s RSRV vintage cuvées, alongside a refined amuse-bouche in an intimate celebration of French luxury and craftsmanship.
“Partnering with G.H. Mumm to deliver an iconic fixture on the Australian sporting and social calendar is an incredible opportunity for Maison Bâtard. We hope it’s a thrill for guests as much as it is for us to bring Maison Bâtard to the very heart of the Birdcage with G.H. Mumm,” said Maison Bâtard Owner, Chris Lucas.
Renowned for its modern approach to French dining, Maison Bâtard will bring its distinctive culinary perspective to the experience, with Executive Chef Adam Sanderson creating a bespoke dish designed to pair spectacularly with G.H. Mumm’s exceptional cuvées.
“The Private Lounge Carriage experience allows Maison Bâtard to celebrate classic French techniques alongside G.H. Mumm’s outstanding Grand Cru Champagnes - a match made in heaven. The culinary team and I had the privilege to undertake a complete tasting of all G.H. Mumm’s cuvées to select the final two showstopping Champagnes to match and incorporate into our dish,” said Executive Chef of Maison Bâtard, Adam Sanderson.
Guests of the Private Lounge Carriage will be welcomed with a glass of G.H. Mumm’s iconic RSRV Blanc de Blancs 2015. Crafted exclusively from Chardonnay grapes grown in the prestigious Grand Cru village of Cramant, Champagne’s most exceptional terroir for Chardonnays. The cuvée has a delicate and airy freshness with a creamy texture. The RSRV range has always been reserved for a circle of insiders since 1838, comprising a unique collection of five 100 per cent Grand Cru wines.
Guests will then enjoy a refined Scallop Tartare with RSRV Champagne jelly, served with almond and chervil on delicate toasted milk bread, finely paired with the RSRV Blanc de Noirs 2018. Crafted exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes from the Grand Cru village of Verzenay, the RSRV Blanc de Noirs 2018 delivers a unique variety that is delicate and fresh, but feels powerful on the palate with complex notes of candied fruits, quince jelly and umami.
“It’s an absolute thrill for G.H. Mumm to have such a lauded and significant Melbourne institution in Maison Bâtard join us to bring the very best in French cuisine to our Birdcage marquee guests. Both Maison Bâtard and G.H. Mumm share a dedication to heritage, gastronomy experiences and celebrating extraordinary moments, which we look forward to meticulously delivering to guests at this year’s Melbourne Cup Carnival,” said Pernod Ricard Pacific Marketing Director, Kristy Rutherford.
At the heart of the Melbourne Cup Carnival celebration remains G.H. Mumm Cordon Rouge, the House's iconic cuvée and enduring symbol of celebration since 1876. As the official Champagne of the Melbourne Cup Carnival for 17 years, Cordon Rouge will be served throughout Flemington Racecourse and within The G.H. Mumm 1827 Express, continuing a legacy of toasting life's most extraordinary moments.
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