Kicking off Tatler House's first private event of 2022, Tatler Malaysia and Louis XIII hosted an intimate dinner for a group of Tatler friends to experience the renowned French cognac in style.
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Surrounded by art, live music and upbeat conversation, eight guests were invited to enjoy a four-course dinner curated by Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur's executive chef Gérald Genson. After the main course was served, Louis XIII private client director Cheryl Xie McCallum shared eye-opening insights about the generations-old craftsmanship and legacy preserved in each bottle of Louis XIII.
Ling Hee Keat
Su Lin
Datuk Michael Tang and Datin Yvette Kang
Lim Chin Han and Su Chen
Ngooi Poh Lin
Simon Wong
Live music for the evening
4gr Oscietra caviar served with crushed potatoes and chives with berry sauce
Lobster bisque with tarragon cream
Black cod with pumpkin cream, asparagus and a herb crust
Argentinian Black Angus Beef Rossini with pan-seared foie gras, creamy polenta, vegetables and Perigueux sauce
Pineapple cake with passion cream and mango mousse
Cheryl Xie McCallum
Ngoi Poh Lin, Datin Yvette Kang, Su Chen, Geraldine Beh and Su Lin
Louis XIII's decanter design dates back to the 15th century
Following this introduction, guests proceeded to the living room to enjoy a pairing of the Louis XIII cognac with the dessert course, a delicate pineapple cake with passion cream and mango mousse.
After watching a short video presentation about the origins of Louis XIII, our Tatler friends were invited to enjoy a multi-sensory experience of the cognac, discovering its exceptional taste, aroma and the distinctive G-sharp note produced when two Louis XIII crystal cognac glasses are clinked together.
