Rothschild Champagnes Debut In Kuala Lumpur

On this last day of 2016, I guess it's only appropriate to leave 2016 with a pop of champagne, and what more "atas" champagne to do it with, than with Rothschild.  "Atas" is a local Malay word which means "Above" or "On Top", has since been used as an adjective to denote "finesse", or "upper class"-ness.

On the 23rd of November, we were gathered at the lovely Maison Francaise to witness the launch of Champagne Barons de Rothschild in Malaysia, and Natseas Corporation Sdn Bhd is the official importer of the said champagne here in town.

Champagne Barons de Rothschild is housed in Vertus, a grand cru village within the Cote des Blancs, south of Eperney. As the name (Cote des Blancs) suggests, this is where the most sought after Chardonnays of the region are found.  Interestingly enough, the pronunciation of Rothschild varies, in English apparently it's Roths CHILD, whereas in French it's Roths CHILLED.

Either way, it is a bubbly of fine distinction, and uses a signficant  of Chardonnay in its blends. This grape variety, which accounts for just 28% of the total vineyards in Champagne, is not only the rarest and most sought-after, it is above all a guarantee of a supremely delicate wine.

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Mr Thierry Le Baut, Executive Chef Maison Francaise; Mr Julian Poh, Chief Executive Officer, Bordeaux Liquid Gold; Mr Gobie Raju, Chief Executive Officer, NATSEAS CORPORATION SDN BHD; Mr Frederic Mairesse,Managing Director, Champagne Barons De Rothschild during the press session.

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Nothing shouts out TONIGHT IS GOING TO BE A GOOD GOOD NIGHT better than seeing bottles and bottles of Champagne lined up for consumption.

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Mr Gobie Raju, Chief Executive Officer, NATSEAS CORPORATION SDN BHD; H.E Christophe PENOT, French ambassador in Malaysia; Mr Frederic Mairesse,Managing Director, Champagne Barons De Rothschild ; Mr Julian Poh, Chief Executive Officer, Bordeaux Liquid Gold;

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TAH DAH, presenting the Champagne Barons De Rothschild.

The history of the well-known Rothschild family dates back to more than 250 years. Champagne Barons de Rothschild is made up of the three French branches of the family which individually own a number of wine brands and Bordeaux classed growth estates, including Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Lafite Rothschild and Château Clarke.

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After the official glitterati launch, it was time to partay...we started with the basic NV Champagne Blanc de Blancs, which is an easy drinking Champagne, paired with the canapes served at the event.

The "drink responsibly" crowd....

My good chum, CCFoodTravel with the bottle of lovely Barons de Rothschild Champagne Rosé asserts gorgeous finesse. The Champagne Rosé is a blend of Chardonnay grapes from Champagne and the Pinots Noirs with a  minimum of three years cellar-ageing.

Don't mind a glass of Rose thank you very much.....

And finally the Brut..
The Barons de Rothschild Brut is aerial Champagne that is rich and complex. The blend uses three to four-year old Chardonnays and Pinots Noirs from the best land in Champagne.
This subtle blend produces a wine with fabulously fine bubbles, elegant golden colour and fine, delicate nuances of white fruit. Low dosage and at least six months’ time after disgorging gives this Champagne beautifully balanced structure on the palate that is highly appreciated when served as the aperitif or throughout the meal. - Source : https://www.champagne-bdr.com/en/brut/

No, I did not finish the entire bottle myself....

Love this shot of the CEO of Natseas, Gobie Raju, and CCFoodtravel, that hawt mama and me.

Interestingly enough, the the Champagne business was set up only in 2005 and now produces around thousands bottles of Champagne each year. Its first vintage champagne, Champagne Barons de Rothschild 2006, was released last year at Vinexpo in 2015.

The distribution of such prestigious product in Malaysia, marks another milestone for Natseas Corporation Sdn Bhd.

Gobie Raju and Dato Prakadeesh Kumar are the founders of Natseas Corporation Sdn Bhd. They have a combined experience of more than 30 years in the industry, sourcing wines, spirits and beers. Along the way they have established valuable partnership with fine wine distributors, vineyards, wineries, distilleries and breweries worldwide.

Chris Low Kam Loong, an experienced wine professional and consultant in the Hospitality Industry, has been engaged as Natseas Corporation Consultant and Sommelier. Chris is also brand ambassador for Tarana wines, a premier Australian wine. Natseas Corporation Sdn Bhd is also the importer and distributor for it.

Natseas Corporation Sdn Bhd is now partnering with Bordeaux Liquid Gold Pte Ltd, a well-known fine wine trader with offices in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong, shall successfully launch Champagne Barons de Rothschild in Malaysia, and will continue to bring many iconic wines into the shores of Malaysia.


SOURCE : NATSEAS CORPORATION SDN BHD

FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT:
Name: Gobie Raju
Designation: Chief Executive Officer
Telephone/Mobile No.: 012 3844007/ 0401501919
Email: gobie@taranawines.com