Conrad Maldives Rangali Island to Host Exclusive Wine Event 4-5 September 2008

This September, the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island is treating guests to a taste of France with a two-day event hosted by world-renowned wine-maker Grand Cru Château Palmer.

Thomas Duroux, CEO of the acclaimed Bordeaux vineyard since 2004, will bring his wealth of expertise to the Maldives, joining forces with the resort’s Executive Chef to offer guests an insight into the intricacies and joy in wine tasting and pairing.

On Thursday 4th September, Duroux will head under-water to host a dinner in Ithaa, the resort’s renowned all-glass under-sea restaurant. A six course menu tailored to a range of exquisite Chateau Palmer wine varieties will include gourmet highlights such as Yellow fin tuna tartar with black Osetra caviar and crispy sage served with Alter Ego de Chateau Palmer, 2004.

Friday 5th September will see Duroux head two metres underground to Rangali Island’s Wine Cellar, home to half of the resort’s 30,000 bottles of wine and the setting for regular dégustation dinners. From Black olive risotto with White Valrhona chocolate teamed with a Chateau d’yguem 1990, to Berry Parfait mille feuille with clove & raspberry jelly and Badiane Sorbet paired with a 2002 vintage; guests will be guaranteed a unique gourmet experience.

Bought in 1814 by an English General, the Chateau Palmer estate has long established itself as one of the leading wine-makers in the Margaux region of Bordeaux.

Thomas Duroux has a decade of winemaking experience in areas as diverse as Bordeaux, Hungary, South Africa, California and Italy. His exposure to such a wealth of different wine regions has resulted in a truly innovative approach, combining long-standing traditions with modern oenological expertise.

A Chateau Palmer Wine evening at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island costs US$ 480 / £241 per person including wines.

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