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Kensei and Dom Pérignon team up for two exclusive sessions

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In the second edition of its series of actions around wines, the so-called “Kensei Omakase WINE Sessions”, The Japanese restaurant in the south of Tenerife is linked to the prestigious French Maison

The restaurant Kensei – Contemporary Japanese, led by chef Victor Planas, and located in the hotel Duke's Bay, will celebrate this coming Friday an unprecedented action in the Islands. Kensei this time it is associated with the prestigious champagne brand Dom Pérignon to offer together and commanded by the sommelier of Kensei, Rodrigo Gonzalez, an exclusive pairing with unique bottles specially chosen for this official debut of the brand at an event in the Islands.

The experience, which will be carried out in format Omakase, in the restaurant garden and only for ten diners, will harmonize the knowledge and experience of the chef Victor Planas when working on contemporary Japanese cuisine with the privileged opportunity to taste the best bottles and vintages of Dom Pérignon. It should be added that these special champagnes Dom Pérignon They will stay in the restaurant, as a special option by the glass, until August.

In his own words Rodrigo Gonzalez, responsible for the warehouse Kensei, “We are personally very excited to have the opportunity to host such an action.”, partnering with Dom Pérignon and offering this unique and unrepeatable pairing. Kensei Omakase Wine Sessions becomes, for our clients, in an unrepeatable opportunity to taste how well such a champagne combines with the best raw materials such as Tuna Balfegó, the great Atlantic sea bass Aquanaria or fresh seafood Lobsterfish Canary Islands which on this occasion also support the experience”. How to nuance González "in my opinion, I would highlight key bottles in the history of the French House such as, Dom Pérignon Vintage 95, called the quintessence of style Dom Pérignon, coming from a vintage marked by its balance and that, according to experts, borders on perfection, Dom Pérignon P2 2002, the obsession with stopping time and making infinite champagne, Richard Geoffroy, Director of the Maison, In this case, it uses extreme bottle aging to encapsulate one of the most complete vintages in the history of the French region or Dom Pérignon Rosé 2008 a rare bird, a spectacular rosé that provides finesse and structure at the same time, the complexity of one of the best rosés from the region of Champagne in another of their exceptional vintages.”

What else to know

The event will take place this Friday 17 May at two different times, 13:30 y 20:00 in Kensei – Contemporary Japanese. Places are very limited and high demand is expected., Therefore, it is recommended to reserve in advance to guarantee a place in this unique gastronomic experience..

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