Racine** x Chartogne-Taillet Champagne

SEPTEMBER 20

For one evening, take a seat at Racine for a gourmet dinner designed around Chartogne-Taillet champagnes.
Alongside Kazuyuki Tanaka and Alexandre Chartogne, you’ll discover a delicate interplay between signature cuisine and regional champagnes.
In an intimate setting, each pairing highlights the textures, flavors, and pursuit of balance that guide these two artisans.

420€ per person

Ticket sales begin on July 10

At Racine, enjoy a dinner paired with Chartogne-Taillet champagnes, curated by Kazuyuki Tanaka and Alexandre Chartogne.

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In detail

On Sunday, September 20, you’re invited to Racine restaurant for an evening celebrating the union of fine dining and champagne. In Reims, within the elegant and intimate setting of this two-Michelin-starred restaurant, Kazuyuki Tanaka and Alexandre Chartogne will combine their artistic visions for a dinner designed as a dialogue.

Kazuyuki Tanaka’s precise and refined cuisine brings together his Japanese roots with French ingredients and expertise. In contrast, Chartogne-Taillet champagnes express the terroirs cultivated by Alexandre Chartogne in Merfy, through an approach that pays close attention to the identity of each plot and the precision of its balance.

Throughout the meal, you’ll discover dishes crafted to complement a selection of the estate’s champagnes. Textures, flavors, freshness, depth, and expressions of the terroir come together in a carefully crafted sequence designed to reveal the connections between the cuisine and the champagne. In an intimate setting, this experience invites you to share a rare moment with two artisans renowned for their attention to detail, their precision, and their pursuit of harmony.

Kazuyuki Tanaka

As head chef at the two-Michelin-starred Racine restaurant in Reims, Kazuyuki Tanaka creates signature dishes in which his Japanese roots meet French ingredients and culinary expertise. His precise and refined approach pays particular attention to textures, balance, and the expression of the ingredients.

Root

Awarded two Michelin stars, Racine has become one of Reims’ most acclaimed restaurants. In an elegant and intimate setting, the restaurant offers a gourmet experience that seamlessly blends Japanese culture and the French art of living.

Chartogne-Taillet Champagne

In Merfy, Alexandre Chartogne runs the family-owned Chartogne-Taillet estate, focusing on bringing out the expression of the terroirs. His single-vineyard champagnes and distinctive cuvées are now among the benchmarks of the Champagne region, recognized for their precision and distinct character.