A One-on-One with Massimiliano Sena and Champagne Bollinger

By Château de Courcelles

September 20 at 7:30 p.m.

For one evening, join Massimiliano Sena, chef at Château de Courcelles, away from his usual kitchen. In the intimate and modern setting of a private apartment, he will prepare a generous Italian dinner inspired by his roots and childhood memories. Bollinger’s fine champagnes will accompany this gastronomic experience throughout the evening.

250€ per person
Château de Courcelles_Chef Massimiliano Sena in Dining Room 2_©audexcom

In detail

For this intimate, small-group experience, you’ll take your seat in the cozy, modern setting of a private apartment for a dinner created by Massimiliano Sena, chef at Château de Courcelles. Far from his usual kitchen, the chef will cook right alongside his guests and share a gourmet experience centered on the great classics of Italian cuisine.

His cuisine—instinctive and drawing inspiration from both his Italian roots and his childhood memories—is presented here in a rare, straightforward, and warm style. As the evening unfolds, you’ll discover a menu designed as a progression:

A Message from the Chef

A Variety of Tomato Dishes with Geranium and Basil

Paccheri alla Nerano

Vitello tonnato

Pre-dessert

Chef’s Tiramisu

Each course of the dinner invites guests to explore its culinary world on a more personal level, bringing them closer to the preparation, the flavors, and the conversation. Bollinger’s cuvées accompany this gastronomic experience throughout the evening.

For one evening, join Massimiliano Sena, chef at Château de Courcelles, away from his usual kitchen. In the intimate and modern setting of a private apartment, he will prepare a generous Italian dinner inspired by his roots and childhood memories. Bollinger’s fine champagnes will accompany this culinary experience throughout the evening.

Massimiliano Sena

Massimiliano Sena, head chef at Château de Courcelles, creates an intuitive cuisine inspired by his Italian roots and childhood memories. For this evening, he is stepping out of the kitchens at Château de Courcelles to create a more intimate experience, bringing him closer to his guests. His menu showcases the great classics of Italian cuisine, presented with a generous and personal touch.

Bollinger Champagne

Since its founding in 1829 in Aÿ, in the heart of Champagne, Bollinger has cultivated a unique vision of champagne, guided by high standards, time, and the pursuit of excellence.

Deeply attached to its roots and its independence, the estate carries on the rare traditions that have shaped its identity and style for nearly two centuries. Pinot Noir, the estate’s true signature, produces wines of character, remarkable for their intensity, precision, and elegance.

Through each cuvée, Bollinger expresses a particular vision of champagne: authentic, generous, and uncompromising, where time reveals the wine’s full richness.

Courcelles Castle

The Château de Courcelles is a haven of greenery and tranquility at the gateway to Champagne. Built in the 17th century, the building is in the purest Louis XIV style and is set in the heart of a 25-hectare park. The French Art of Living is the hallmark of this destination, particularly through its Michelin-starred gourmet restaurant and its 20 guest rooms and suites, each decorated in a unique style, offering a variety of experiences and a true escape from the everyday. Fine dining, relaxation, and authenticity will be the order of the day during your stay, where you’ll experience life at the château!

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Practical Information

Duration:3 hours
📍 Location: To be announced
👥 7 participants
🗣️ In French

💰 Prices:
Adults: 250€ per person

📆 Dates and times:
Sunday, September 20: 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

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The location, which is being kept secret, will be revealed to you a few hours before the experience.