"Aile Blanche" in Azabu-Juban, Tokyo, is operated by Elle Corporation.
Starting July 24, 2023, the restaurant will begin offering the "Pairing Course to Enjoy Japanese Wine."
Here are the details.
About the "Pairing Course to Enjoy Japanese Wine"
The "Pairing Course to Enjoy Japanese Wine" features a menu crafted to complement Japanese wines, allowing guests to enjoy mariages with wines carefully selected by the sommelier.
Precisely because Japanese wine is drawing attention, this course was planned based on the idea that there is great significance in offering pairings not only with Japanese cuisine, but also with French cuisine.
Course details are as follows:
• Amuse-bouche
• Cold appetizer paired with Koshu
• Warm appetizer paired with Japanese Chardonnay
• Hokkaido scallops with red wine vinegar sauce
• Yamagata duck wrapped in tororo kombu
• Aile Blanche special dessert
Champagne toast and 5 glasses of Japanese wine (60 ml each) paired with each dish
Enjoy the Harmony of Japanese Wine and French Cuisine!
Masayuki Ogawa, sommelier at Azabu-Juban's Aile Blanche, brings deep knowledge of the characteristics and history of Japanese wine, providing thoughtful explanations to guests.
Regarding this course, he commented: "Japanese wine is characterized by delicate flavors brought forth by distinctive varieties and terroir, pairing outstandingly well with the subtlety and deep culinary techniques of French cuisine. In this newly launched pairing course, we pursue harmony between carefully selected Japanese wines and French cuisine to deliver the ultimate dining experience to our guests. We sincerely hope to offer our guests the finest culinary journey felt with both palate and heart, allowing them to thoroughly enjoy the appeal of Japanese wine."
Why not take this opportunity to enjoy the harmony of Japanese wine and French cuisine?
Reference
Azabu-Juban Aile Blanche