Bailliage members and guests indulged in a unique experience with an event to appreciate fine art, food and wine at the amazing Shenyang atelier of esteemed Master Wang Yigang. His works are displayed in public and private collections in China and worldwide. He has a gallery in Milan, Italy. He is a Luxun Academy of Fine Arts graduate and a specially appointed researcher of the Chinese National Academy of Art with solo and group exhibitions in China and internationally.

On arrival, in the courtyard we savoured a selection of fine hors d’oeuvres while sipping Champagne Deutz Brut and Domaine Le Moodie Sparkling Wine [Ed. the domaine is the first winery in China that only makes natural sparkling wine].

Master Wong showed us his impressive workshop. He explained his art, style of work, what inspires him. Into the gallery where we enjoyed a selection of worldwide acclaimed, awarded cheese from France, paired with fine wines.

Cheeses and wines

Explorateur topped with caviar
Crémant de Bourgogne ‘Les Adages’
a sparkling wine from Burgundy, France

Graindorge Camembert and Tomme de Montagne
Coteaux Bourguignons Pinot Noir 2020
Domaine Michel Magnien, Burgundy, France

Comté 36 months, aged to perfection
Bellavista Grande Cuvée Alma Brut, Italy

Roquefort produced by the Vernières Brothers
Niepoort Tawny Port
aged in oak casks for three and a half years

Chabichou du Poitou - goat’s cheese
Sancerre 2021
Lucien Crochet, Loire Valley, France

Each platter was garnished with saucisson sec, Alain Milliat jams, nuts and a selection of freshly baked bread.

The wonderful inspiring cultural afternoon was prepared and catered by Andrei Dolghi whose family loves to travel and appreciate different cuisines. Andrei was inspired by his grandmother observing every stage of her meal preparation.

This unique event indulging in fine art, delicious food and perfectly paired wines left a deep impression on everyone. The success has encouraged guests to join the Chaîne.

We presented Certificates of Appreciation to Master Wang and Andrei and his team. Special thanks went to CWS Wine’s Davide Lupi, a Bailliage of Beijing Professional member, for introducing the wines.

Vive la Chaîne!

Based on a detailed article by Erich Kaiserseder, Bailli