ONE OF FRANCE’S finest champagnes Perrier Jouet can now be enjoyed in Bangkok thanks to a partnership with lebua Hotels & Resorts in introducing Flute a Perrier Jouet, an al fresco champagne bar. Suspended 250 metres up in the air, the bar is understandably being billed as the world’s loftiest and offers a magnificent view over the Thai capital’s cityscape.

Established in 1811 in the Epernay region of Champagne, Perrier Jouet is one of the best-selling brands in the world.

The recent launch showcased the delicate tastes of the bubbly paired with chef Ryuki Kawasaki of Mezzaluna The Dome’s fine cuisine.

The Champagne tasting dinner commenced with the house’s signature Belle Epoque Grand Brut, which is considered one of the most accomplished examples of the Perrier Jouet style. It was paired with langoustine ceviche, pomme souffle, osetra caviar, fried oyster with kataifi pastry, iberico ham and smoked salmon mousse and lemon macaron.

The Belle Epoque’s light and silky taste was also a perfect match for the crispy salmon, basil, ikura salmon caviar, Wagyu beef tartar and croque madame, cheese and quail egg while the Blason Rose added pizazz to the savoury and herbaceous smoked duck, beetroot and raspberry meringue, foie gras terrine, passion fruit puree and dark chocolate.

Cool jazz added to the ambience of the sky-high surroundings, which are also home to the art nouveau-inspired Enchanting Tree designed by Tord Boontje. Adorned with champagne glasses, this unique golden tree, signifying the delicately sweet taste of Perrier Jouet, has been travelling throughout the globe. Previously displayed at the Art Basel in Miami, one of the leading galleries in America, Enchanted Tree is in Bangkok until the end of March.

Perrier Jouet is a champagne house that has been a part of the French culture for more than two centuries. It is also the first champagne brand in the world to offer personalised bottles. With its fine quality and meticulous preparations, from growing grapes up until the bottling process, the mastery has been passed on through different generations.

Placed amongst the top 10 best selling champagnes in the world in 2012, its outstanding quality and lavishness have also contributed to a place in the Colbert Committee in 2007.

Apart from its attentiveness in quality, the artistic penchant of Perrier Jouet has also been the inspiration in creating the brand’s unique character. Emile Galle, an important pioneer of Art Nouveau who emphasised the beauty of nature, designed the champagne bottle with deep-sea flowers, making it the symbol of the brand today. The natural hues of flowers suggest the delicate tastes and scent of the luxurious champagne that fills every bottle of Perrier Jouet.

Flute a Perrier Jouet bar is at The Dome at lebua on Silom Road. It is open everyday from 6pm till 1am.

Call (02) 624 9555.