Eating my $5 chicken and brocolli meal while pretending i'm a part of this experience. I love it haha
@Enhancedlies3 ай бұрын
fake it till ya make it
@StonedSpagooter3 ай бұрын
Im eating pancakes and can oinly dream of having chicken Grass is always greener hehehe
@kyleheaser23853 ай бұрын
It's all about the return on your investment.
@konicu3 ай бұрын
Poptart and coffee for me.
@josmdg3 ай бұрын
That is, my friend, the whole point of these videos.
@doogie643 ай бұрын
I paired my grilled American cheese with a light and fruity Miller Light and a side of Utz plain potato chips. $1.50. Delish.
@peacefrogx51433 ай бұрын
Ahhh the Miller 2024. In the UK we aren't so lucky. I did find a cheeky cider to pair with my beans on toast. With cheese grated at the table. The final bill was too ridiculous to say!
@doogie643 ай бұрын
@@peacefrogx5143 I love a nice crisp Magnus cider with a hot curry.
@laurawgarts3 ай бұрын
I hope the slight acidity from your fruity Miller Light paired well with your Pasteurized cheese product on your sliced wheat loaf and the delicate crunch of the potato crisps!
@themanwiththepanАй бұрын
That price in2024? BS.
@gideonbird7099Ай бұрын
When you realise that you can have this for lunch for 30 years for the same price as this single meal...
@noegenesis3 ай бұрын
This channel is such a gem. Alexander and his team are doing a wonderful job. The sheer quality of the videos is stunning, from storytelling to production. It's like I am watching a mini-documentary with a short history lesson! You inspired me to become interested in fine dining and explore the world of culinary arts. Keep up the great work!
@geoffreyk91643 ай бұрын
Too bad people are saying most of these videos are fakes
@gauravshukla713 ай бұрын
@@geoffreyk9164 How would they be fakes? I would understand that he and his camera team would need the restaurant staff to maybe perform some activities for the camera again but overall it seems genuine.
@Johnnystammy3 ай бұрын
@@gauravshukla71Here's where the fakery falls into this, central London marketing agencies would charge millions to market a place like this because it is now no longer possible to remain in peoples minds when the changing landscape of London has businesses and restaurants closing and opening every single day therefore rather than have Alexander pay for the full fifteen thousand experience and letting him do it independently risking undesirable feedback they give the entire experience for free on the condition they are allowed to review the footage which means it's turned into a free marketing tool where they reach millions of new wealthy people using social media to stay up to date on restaurants and it costs them nothing compared to the option I just mentioned.
@Johnnystammy3 ай бұрын
@@gauravshukla71It's marketing that's why, they're gifting an experience of fifteen thousand so it reaches millions in wealthy people across the globe who now use social media to keep up to date on the best restaurants as opposed to word of mouth.
@gauravshukla713 ай бұрын
@@Johnnystammy Got it - so you're thinking sponsored but it's not disclosed. It's a possibility but Alexander does call out dishes and restaurants he doesn't like. Regardless, I actually do like seeing the dishes so that I can make a decision of where I'd like to go if I'm close (would be a very special occasion for me)
@Andre-Nader3 ай бұрын
I think it is wild that you all had this filmed back in 2023 and are only releasing it now. It really shows how intentional you all are being with this channel. You are an overnight success many many many years in the making.
@geoffreyk91643 ай бұрын
Too bad half of the videos are fakes
@Andre-Nader3 ай бұрын
@@geoffreyk9164 what do you mean?
@jaritos6753 ай бұрын
yeah what do you mean? @@geoffreyk9164
@seancheah61563 ай бұрын
@@geoffreyk9164 How so?
@Ristonehajotettukone3 ай бұрын
@@geoffreyk9164 I can confirm this Alexander hired me to play a rude sommelier in the Le Bernadin episode. It was actually filmed in Diežnuts, Hungary.
@artpro59303 ай бұрын
That meal looked incredible, but until I saw the bill, I thought they were charging $15k for the "Sommelier Table Experience." That raised some alarm bells. But once I saw the bill and that the cost for the table was only $2,500 (still a lot), I thought it sounded a lot more reasonable. I didn't realize that $12,500 of the bill (give or take) was based on a selection of incredibly expensive wine.
@thomasr51213 ай бұрын
Clickbait title.
@d3c0yn4m3l3553 ай бұрын
He got scammed, nothing more. A regular 96 retails at 500 euro, or 2000 for a double magnum and he paid over 7000 euro for it. The place should be ashamed of itself treating wine lovers like that.
@chankwanting3 ай бұрын
I don't think you understand that no restaurant sells wine at retail price. A 2-3x mark up is considered fairly standard and this is right in that ballpark.
@chrisgoodale54223 ай бұрын
@d3c0yn4m3l355 also, in the UK, good luck finding a bottle of '96 Krug on its own. Oftentimes you'll have to fork out for an entire case of 6 or 12 (so spending a minimum of almost £3k), which offers a rarity value and a kind-of "finder's fee" alongside its age. As someone else mentioned, restaurant markups of alcohol are going to be really rather different than buying at retail price, because you often find that the food margins are tiny (especially when paying for so many people in the kitchen, high quality ingredients, etc.) in order to keep food prices as low as they can justify so you can get through the door (and then spend the rest of your £££ on alcohol), and usually use the profits from the alcohol to pay the base salary of the staff etc. Unfortunately if we push the margins of alcohol down, the food would have to go up, disincentivising people going to restaurants at all 😅 it's a cruel equation, but fine dining makes little money as it is as so many of their costs (mostly utilities, rent, maintenance, & staff) are so high... The real money is in the big chains and conglomerates, you should see the massive margins that they have and how little they pay their staff for the effoet and hours they put in 😅
@johnnamkeh12903 ай бұрын
@@d3c0yn4m3l355 You don't understand this guy wants to be sure the wine is as good as advertised. As explained in the start, sure you can find a cheaper bottle at retail but you're never sure of the quality. Here he pays for the direct-to-basement nature of it, plus of course being in a restaurant. The guy probably repeats this every other video, that the most risk-free way to enjoy fine wine is in restaurants. Apparently he's willing to pay for it.
@le93353 ай бұрын
I love your videos. I have never been to these restaurants, I can’t smell the food, or taste the wine. Yet, you still make me feel like I’m there with you while just watching on my phone. It’s very fun to watch and hear your expertise. Cheers and thanks!
@daxlie3 ай бұрын
You are crazy! This is so interesting for us all to see how chefs and front staff work at this level keep it up man!
@shadowfilm79803 ай бұрын
It’s the first video I have seen from you where I would actually like to eat everything they gave you! It all looked so good! Amazing! Love the history of that hotel. I remember it when I lived in London. Lots of great grand old hotels there. I also loved Helen’s back story. The main Chef. How she was pulled out of the “darkness” of the back office to the “light” of the kitchen! Then the rest is history!
@itrevinoz3 ай бұрын
I see now so many food critics, but no one, literally NO ONE, so bold, smart and gentile as Alexander. Many have too much to learn! Way to go
@schism8286Ай бұрын
This channel never ceases to amaze me. I am by no means rich, but I sure love to live vicariously through your travels among the best restaurants in the world
@bunbunny88513 ай бұрын
I don't know why but these videos are always sort of relaxing to watch.
@RJ-kg5fe3 ай бұрын
I remember watching a video a couple years ago where a group interviewed them. I really loved the staffs dynamic and they make sure everything is perfect. they take all the small details into consideration and refine it. It’s was really cool video to watch.
@Lamobotikus3 ай бұрын
Congratulations on 300K, well deserved.
@USMCRonin3 ай бұрын
Sunday with Alex is 3 Michelin star day
@DuncanMcintyre-jk3qb3 ай бұрын
Always a “great” day with Alexander the guest
@SquirrellyDan882 ай бұрын
This is truly incredible. You have family around sharing an amazing experience together. That’s a blessing all in itself. Look forward to more of your videos!
@kjkok3 ай бұрын
Excellent! I am struck by the way you present the dishes and the wine. Lots of love and a deep, seemingly unbiased understanding of what is presented. ❤
@tomweiss96003 ай бұрын
You do realize I live vicariously through your videos while eating Mac and Cheese leftovers over the kitchen sink.
@samsham82183 ай бұрын
LMAO!! Right!? I have 20+ years in the industry. We are right there with you. Its a catch22. Once you reach a certain level, you can make things better than most places.. So take out sucks.. And you cook ALL day/night so you dont want cook for yourself.. It kinda ruins most food.
@tomweiss96003 ай бұрын
@@samsham8218 Seriously, these videos have motivated me to choose one of the top restaurants and dine with my family someday.
@childofcascadiaАй бұрын
@samsham8218 I have a rule. I will only eat out things that are either impossible or beyond incredibly time consuming to make in a home kitchen with standard kitchen gear. Like I wont go out to eat pasta, steak, etc. I eat a lot of stuff from different cultures that take spices or cooking techniques I dont have or dont know.
@appletreebluntАй бұрын
@@childofcascadiame to, hate going out and my friends order a schnitzel or something. I'm like "dude I'll cook that for you anytime " order something nice would ya 😅
@andrewewan6243 ай бұрын
Great channel...but these prices are becoming obscene..😢
@imperator7083 ай бұрын
but its made clear the prices are often like that because of the special purchases he makes like the 96 krug. i often find the prices surprising for the basic pairings for some of the "best" places in the world in a good way and enjoy seeing alex splurge on some of the rarer things.
@roybatty63683 ай бұрын
Not really considering the quality
@bartderuyck3 ай бұрын
It's mostly because of the wine selections. The 1996 Krug alone was 6,500 GBP.
@stianaslaksen57993 ай бұрын
For you perhaps..for many this is pocket change. But I think this is the appeal of this channel. Alexander takes you with him to these restaurants so you can get a feel for what it's like - without actually going there. Others might use these videos to plan their next trip... 🙂
@johannesk18553 ай бұрын
Yeah, we like to keep the bums out.
@curiors58663 ай бұрын
Im so excited every Sunday for a new video. Always great! Please make more videos Alexander!
@onnol917Ай бұрын
Great video and lovely narration. Thanks for letting us get a sneak peak into this amazing experience
@ezequielmochkovsky3 ай бұрын
I like how they spent more than $15,000.00 on one meal, but only spent $1.00 on the Street Smart charity thing.
@McWhatevs29 күн бұрын
It's important to give back
@pascalekaiser13963 ай бұрын
Great in depth video again Alexander. I m a fan since almost day 1!
@theresahernandez69233 ай бұрын
We love your channel and watch your videos every night. We are living vicariously through your amazing restaurant experiences. Your depth of knowledge of wines and food is truly amazing. You not only critique the food but the service and decor. All of these are very important in creating a fine dining experience. We respect and appreciate your expertise, passion and dedication to creating an excellent video. Much blessings to you, your family and the team.
@stefansibbes24403 ай бұрын
Ok calm down
@geoffreyk91643 ай бұрын
Too bad a lot of the videos are fakes
@Picasso_Picante923 ай бұрын
@@geoffreyk9164 Really? How so?
@Tpazmachine3 ай бұрын
@@geoffreyk9164 You keep posting this......Post a link with proof and we'll watch. That's all that's needed.
@hoimeneer693 ай бұрын
Loved those Christmas decorations that blend in so well with the dining room!
@bradjohnson4823 ай бұрын
There is a documentary titled "SOMM", and if you've not seen it, I highly recommend you do. I'm not a wine drinker (something about the sulfites tears my stomach up), but the doc was fascinating and I ended up extremely invested in the subjects.
@RJHHamersma3 ай бұрын
Wowwwww, over 10.000 views in an hour, well done !! Really nice video again, loved watching it and seeing all the great dishes and beautiful wines ❤🔥
@oliverbacher62123 ай бұрын
not many things that get me as excited as a vid from this channel
@MirrorMonolith3 ай бұрын
Only missed opportunity was to have some stunning dessert wines with the dessert courses. They have Egon Muller riesling, so likely to have a tba from that producer, which is one of the world’s best sweet wines. The focus on old Italian wines tells me they should have some old vin santo. Or even just a glass of Yquem. Other than that, looks magical.
@FZerbinatti9313 ай бұрын
I really appreciate how he did some research to nail the italian names pronunciations, outstanding review!
@chaz2damax3 ай бұрын
Man the plating on the deserts is absolutley gorgeous
@adamh29573 ай бұрын
Love this place, the staff here is so consistent. Can be at any of the many bars, restaurants, cigar lounge, spa, housekeeping etc. not something you always see even at the highest level properties. The wine list here is famously marked up though. 4-5x retail isn’t uncommon!
@kittiew2603 ай бұрын
Looked like a lovely rare experience. Well done Alexander and team
@rustinpieces3 ай бұрын
Felt peckish late in the evening and sliced up some cucumber, Italian tomatoes, added rucola, some feta, black olives, capers, dressing made out of dried Italian herbs/fresh garlic/extra vergine oil/balsamico/freshly ground pepper/salt/cane sugar, and munched it all down while watching another great episode. Had a glass of NZ Marlborough Falcon sauvignon blanc to accompany it. 😋
@Kay-lc4ku3 ай бұрын
Fresh garlic in vinaigrettes is quite underrated ;p Your salad sounds delicious, cheers !
@TimK26463 ай бұрын
You are the EVEREST Alex, always the BEST. The beautiful craft of the dishes and your pairings are just mind blowing. You take me to a different planet always.
@kristiansantosa29973 ай бұрын
Thanks Alex. The quality of this video is just like that dessert at 12:03 Its Pearfect 🍐
@basshunterdota6253 ай бұрын
The production, presentation, knowledge, experience, everything can be rated 4 ⭐.
@Bosshog-WealthHealthBetterment3 ай бұрын
The quote made me smile at the end, food and drink is about emotions. I rank everything, and above a 10 is when a dish is "emotional", when it connects in some way that goes beyond words or a traditional attempt to rank and rate it. P.S - Surprised you didn't try an armagnac whilst here, they literally have a menu just for the stuff. Would recommend ;).
@liamsce50823 ай бұрын
Headed to Darozze this Saturday, going for a bottle of Krug with great friends. Couldn’t imagine a better time!
@ms16648Ай бұрын
The food looks incredible. Absolutely perfect. It's not over-the-top or silly. Just great flavors and presentation.
@toffeelatte60423 ай бұрын
Never heard of a sommelier table before, I do like the idea. When you think about how much some private experiences cost that are mediocre, but just for rich people to say they've done it, 15k almost sounds like a bargain; that's the stage we've gotten to with gimmicks.
@StCreed3 ай бұрын
You can make it as stupidly expensive as you wish, but it's 2500 euro for the food and you can then choose wines according to what your wallet can bear. Yeah, very expensive, but you'll get an experience you won't soon forget. Although I think that going for the lunchmenu and winepairing is a lot more affordable and will very likely come close to the same experience, food-wise.
@melvinvanuffelen26533 ай бұрын
@@StCreed Plus that table is up to 8 people, so with more people the average cost goes down quickly.
@johnnamkeh12903 ай бұрын
@@StCreed 2500 euro is to keep it exclusive for people who actually want to spend money on the wine. The 2240 extra charge on the food is the gatekeeper. They won't want you to go sit there and buy only a couple of 100 euro wine bottles. It's not worth it to them.
@tomreid59323 ай бұрын
I was fortunate to eat there a number of years ago - at that time the wines were built around significant dates/locations you provide then the menu paired with the wines. Magical.
@leiferikzenilsson5649Ай бұрын
Excellent videos and very solid knowledge of the restaurants, chefs, wines and all the dishes. It would be interesting to hear the sound of when you actually eat each dish and its textures and the pouring of all the wines and champagnes it's all part of the experience.
@DrKimGdanski3 ай бұрын
The camera work is amazing! Nice close up shots on the food.
@TablewareGuy3 ай бұрын
Another great episode Alexander, I love the concept of a sommelier table, I've seen several chefs' tables but not sommelier's, great for the wine guy 🙂 The food looked fantastic, but I agree with you a couple more dishes would have been great. plates were also great, several from Spain I noticed and some great glassware. the Videography was really good also, thank you.
@bradgates97802 ай бұрын
I always enjoy your content. You deserve to have 500k subscribers.
@Volcano12033 ай бұрын
Greetings from Venezuela! Lovely to hear something about our chocolate
@BrotherAzrael3 ай бұрын
Excellent presentation and review! Love your videos!
@geoffreyk91643 ай бұрын
Too bad many of them are fakes
@pascoett3 ай бұрын
Excellent video, high production value and great insight!
@iAPX4323 ай бұрын
Clos du Mesnil is my preferred champagne since I chose one to celebrate our wedding anniversary. The sommelier was very helpful and understanding. Great people. Naturally it won't work with everything, the dinner itself should be composed to get a great mariage. That's the case of every fine wine. As a French it's a national sport to compose and arrange recipes and wines, to compliment or to oppose. Both are valuable.
@MaximilianBell-b6z3 ай бұрын
We're eating there next month, and I've been looking forward to it all year. Even more so now!
@theboredguy66733 ай бұрын
instant ramen with a side of red bull was a fine pairing for this experience
@kennethwu1153 ай бұрын
Hi Chief. Very enjoyable video. Entertaining, educational and enchanting.
@cheffabiorundbuchner71523 ай бұрын
Alex, you are a serious wine drinker (and a burgundy enthusiast), as one can tell. I’m sure you won’t be saying this because you are a true gentlemen, but I bet you were a little disappointed with the wines served in this table. Apart from Krug and Petrus (which you ordered it), they only served “big hitters”, “blockbusters”. Good wines, sure, but I not even close a lot of other gems you find in other wines list. Il Poggio and Iggay it’s not something I would expect from this level.. Cheers! Your channel is the best thing nowadays in world of gastronomy!
@fwutig11212 ай бұрын
4:30 how does 30 litres weigh 70 kilos. i doubt the bottle is 40 kilos
@claystar9valor3 ай бұрын
I think this is the first time outside of Japan that I have heard mention of Joshu wagyu from Gunma. I had the pleasure of having it during a kaiseki meal in Gunma earlier this year, and it was melt-in-your mouth and delicious. Went very well with the house sake I was served!
@IOSARBX3 ай бұрын
Alexander The Guest, Your videos are fantastic! I just had to subscribe!
@austinland70413 ай бұрын
Ate here for the first time last week! Unforgettable experience and impeccable service.
@shanghaiffgg3 ай бұрын
I love this channel for the journeys we go on to places that I know I can never visit in real life. The spending at this one though on the wines in particular is bonkers.
@djordjo62963 ай бұрын
Could you tell us who made the suit you wore at the restaurant??? It's fantastic.
@markie199213 ай бұрын
The tandoori spice and carrot garnish was 1 of the best i ever had! I had it with lobster! 1 of my favorite dishes ever! It was an memorable visit at helene darroze!
@perchristianaaslund63852 ай бұрын
You are an exceptional story-teller
@timothypowell862425 күн бұрын
Love your reviews. But I have a question. For example the turbot fish in this review. The portion is small as expected, therefore is it hot, cold or warm. I assume the plates are heated.
@leematthews68123 ай бұрын
I live in London. Hélène Darroze is on my to-do list, but I think the Sommelier Table Experience is beyond me financially!
@philipp76823 ай бұрын
I dont get how the price increase for the tasting menu is justified, compared to a regular table, especially as the wine pairing was not even included? Does someone have an insight into this, is the service that much mure costly for the restaurant?
@Mattshank-uo6jlАй бұрын
Correct. Ex-cellar or ex-chateau is an ideal way to insure perfect provenance of the wine. Also correct that a Jeroboam is 3 liters if we are talking about Champagne. For still wines it is a 4.5 liter bottle otherwise a 3 liter of still wine is referred to as a double magnum. The food looked quite good but other than the Krug and Petrus the wines were a bit underwhelming. No Burgundy selections?! For the price one would expect some Burgundy rouge options.
@JospabaerzeАй бұрын
Hi AtG, in the end you described, what you look for in a dish. Wouldnt Tim Raue in Berlin be something that should meet your interest? Keep it up !
@xavierfranco58003 ай бұрын
It sounded like you said "We are a party of former lovers". LOL
@neojng2 ай бұрын
i still dont know what he said
@stellaproductions14933 ай бұрын
I am dying to know if the room smelled like cedar due to the boxes of wine. For 16k (USA dollars) I would of preferred to sit in the snotty leather cushioned rooms, but that's just me. I understand the experience tho and the plating of the foods coming out (besides the food itself) is beyond beautiful!
@ma.ku.5203 ай бұрын
Today I got really jealous. What a great event. great video as usual. Looks so professional.
@TscharliehАй бұрын
I always wonder whether it is beneficial for those expensive wines when they are regularly disturbed by visitors (e.g. lights, temperature changed by the visitors, CO2 and Oxygen-levels change, etc.).
@YASTravelsEatsWell3 ай бұрын
Just finished my 3 course $8 tasting menu with wine pairing consisting of a frozen meatloaf dinner with 2 vegetables, empanada & a Krispy Crene donut paired with a glass of May 2024 Napa red! A great nourishing meal!
@OMIMreacts3 ай бұрын
hahahaha
@jzwadlo3 ай бұрын
You got me excited for Xmas already ATG!
@bertrammollen2 ай бұрын
What a resume for the chef. Must be very special having her there in person.
@RolledLs2 ай бұрын
Living vicariously through you, Alex.
@vlt73 ай бұрын
This Dr Pepper has 23 unique flavors, vintage 2024. Excellent mouth feel and Refreshing finish.
@CoolProductsExpress3 ай бұрын
a lot of things to learn and see what i actually inside of that hotel even though I pass by very often. Thank you for showing us.
@Bjjguypdx3 ай бұрын
I love your channel. With this 15k dinner I would have loved to hear more about the wines. You could have done a much longer video. Or broken it up. I would really enjoy more details. Go to the Krug vineyard. Something more. We're here to watch it. I'd love to see more in depth for the amount of $$$ you spend.
@JonasReichert19923 ай бұрын
I wonder if one of the chefs from all of those Restaurants ever came to visit your Restaurant yet?
@FishareFriendsNotFood9723 ай бұрын
I'd have to be drunk in order for those prices to make any sense to me at all, lol
@richardbartlett69323 ай бұрын
no, just rich enough .
@corbeau-_-3 ай бұрын
@@richardbartlett6932 nah, I'd need to be drunk and on acid too. It's ridiculous.
@antonhelsgaun2 ай бұрын
You would be drunk after a glass of wine for each dish and 3 liters of champagne on top
@blakeluvsu13 ай бұрын
congratulations on 300k Alexander!
@Medical_Bartender3 ай бұрын
The crab and grapefruit course looked so interesting! I would love to experience that
@jakeszmyt38832 ай бұрын
ima be honest, im eating a 8 hour beef stew while watching this. ill take this stew over that 15k table
@Wolvesfootball13 ай бұрын
Alexander, Phenomenal video, literally cannot say enough about you! Would love to work together in the future, I KNOW success is in our future! Best, Chris 🎉
@greenbulldog23 ай бұрын
What do they do with rest of the bottle that you don't drink? Do you pay for the whole bottle or just a glass?
@kate123blue3 ай бұрын
My favourite restaurant to go , been going regularly since it opened but never done the sommeliers table!
@shadowfilm79803 ай бұрын
You then need to reward yourself with that experience too! 🍷
@dantenewyork73803 ай бұрын
@13:35 - what is the word he uses before 'in the safe zone' ?
@jesseluijendijk56693 ай бұрын
Intensity
@NickZalopany-cj9bu3 ай бұрын
It’s cool that you go and check out all these awesome places. It just makes me wonder if you can enjoy the simple pleasures of a grilled cheese sandwich.
@kaseycarpenter733 ай бұрын
Completely ignoring the environment, the food, the service - the wine alone makes that tab a very good deal. Kudos you got to try Krug for the first time :P Keep up the content.
@dylan59893 ай бұрын
Mr. Alexander your suits always look amazing, and recently my business has been doing good and i feel like splurging a bit. I'm just curious where you Crafter/Taylor is?
@DevajyotiChakraborty3 ай бұрын
This might be a silly question, but when they purchase the Krug 1996, is it for the whole bottle and so they get it take it home? Or is it 6500 Euros just to taste by the glass?
@maxk8803 ай бұрын
All in price. You can't store wine after it is opened, so basically you'll sell expensive vintages like these by the bottle only
@dVTHoR5 күн бұрын
This is a 3 Michelin crowd pleaser style. You get recognizable but obviously elevated and gorgeous proteins and mostly foods you have heard of before. Top notch just a bit less avante garde. More often than not this would be more my personal preference than the most eclectic iterations of Michelin tasting menus (especially with a party of 4) but both are enchanting experiences in their own right.
@83jcarrillo3 ай бұрын
Monster Somm Episode!!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥 The Krug Jeroboam, Castillo Ygay Gran Reserva White Rioja 86!!!!! Petrus 1999!!! Rockstar ATG!
@rosanneroszetta44843 ай бұрын
Your passion for the Krug, makes me want to taste it!
@t23c563 ай бұрын
Unless you are struggling to find things to spend all of your money on or you are a real connoisseur of champagne I wouldn't recommend. I tried it once with a pairing at a restaurant. It's a little funkier than cheap champagne, but it still basically tastes of champagne. The differences for me are subtle. Much rather spend my money on food and more unique new world wine.
@barath45453 ай бұрын
My experience: I've had Clos de Mesnil 1989, Krug vintage 1996, GCV 171 twice, 170, 166, 167 and something that was probably 163 and then Krug Rose 21. My advice: Do it, but skip the 170/171, they are fullbodied but too acidic atm to my taste to be ready, go for a 166/167 or a vintage a bit older than the newest one. You CAN find them by the glass, the Krug 171 is possible to find at €80 in places that specialize in champagne. Or buy a ticket to a winemakers dinner where Krug is on the menu - This is how I tasted the 1996, the Rose 21 and the 167. Edit: But be prepared to be underwhelmed too, it tastes like good to great champagne but needs a white wine glass and none the Krugs are the best I've ever had, thats Bollinger RD 1990.
@rustinpieces3 ай бұрын
I have a 171 waiting for me in the basement... ...most money I ever spent on any bottle. Now, looking for the right moment...!
@geoffreyk91643 ай бұрын
Alex is no champagne connoisseur if all he does is go for Krug. Real connoisseurs know the champagne region and seek new and interesting houses that are blending different things and vintages. They do not always go for the same things. Don’t be fooled by this guy
@Johnnystammy3 ай бұрын
Research has shown you'll find ten pound champagne tastes better when you're told it costs ninety pounds.
@Masato9383 ай бұрын
Does anyone know the brand which produces the plates of the caviar dish (first course)? I would be grateful if you could let me know.
@SzTz1003 ай бұрын
Have you ever found the bill at the end too high and try to leave without paying.
@branislavtrninic4505Ай бұрын
Dear Spain, Chuleton that melts in your mouth with bottle of Ramon Bilbao for €50 and Mirko, Marco, Giuseppe and all that pigeon crumbs can kiss the dark side of the moon
@07carlsberger3 ай бұрын
Did anyone else catch the £1 donation to a homeless charity on the bill? Surely an establishment able to charge £15,000 a table could work out an agreement and add more onto each bill? It's not like they would lose any business given how wealthy the customers must be. Just feels a bit wrong to me...
@orakulooo3 ай бұрын
They don't care at all
@Johnnystammy3 ай бұрын
These are not people prone to remembering humanity and or where they came from. They do this for taxes not for helping people.
@jeohist3 ай бұрын
1 pound to charity, but happy to charge a 15% (2148 pounds) service charge. Lovely.
@Johnnystammy3 ай бұрын
@@jeohist Any restaurants charging you to pay their staff should be left well enough alone.
@hadique3 ай бұрын
@@Johnnystammy Lol, nearly£2400 of taxes. Hope that VAT goes directly to supporting young restauranteurs trying to open up their first UK locations. Somehow, I doubt that.
@5vxz3 ай бұрын
Great video. I would love for you to go to St John in Smithfields to try out the re-release of their original menu from 1994
@neildougherty46943 ай бұрын
PLEASE review Stand in Budapest! One of the greatest two-star experiences of my life. I would love to hear about your experience!