An exceptional house in a wonderful area. The three-starred chef Arnaud Lallement excels at it.
By Romain Rivière
Established not far from Reims since 1986, the family house, created in 1975, is one of those rare institutions where the concern for excellence can be felt even before entering the dining room: this generosity and authenticity in the welcome, the signature of a house that has kept the family soul instilled in it by the Lallement family, announces a gastronomic experience out of time. Jean-Pierre Lallement, the founder, passed away in 2002 but his wife, Colette, still watches over his house, which is now run by his son, the three-star chef Arnaud Lallement, and his daughter Mélanie, who runs the hotel.
The Assiette Champenoise is a wonderful embodiment of the quintessence of Champagne. Arnaud Lallement has built the identity of his cuisine in resonance with the best that Champagne has to offer through its terroirs and, of course, its wines. Gourmet, generous and creative, this cuisine is nonetheless humble, a sign of the chef’s immense talent; the garlic gnocchi, apparently simple, is in fact an example of mastery of a technique at the service of the product.
Here, more than anywhere else, champagne is a star. A tasting menu with exclusive champagne pairings is a wonderful experience, naturally allowing you to discover beautiful confidential houses (Charton Taillet, R. Pouillon, A. Bergère or Franck Pascal), which have a great place on a menu that includes 320 vintages and is crowned by the most beautiful signatures, like this Grande Cuvée by Krug But this passion for champagne does not prevent the sommelier from introducing his guests to a beer à la rémoise, perfectly serving an exceptional cheese platter.
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