Habanos and champagne tasting. On Friday, August 23, 2024, an extraordinary event took place on the idyllic orchard of Schloss Miel near Bonn, transporting connoisseurs into a world of exquisite aromas and first-class products. Organized by La Casa del Habano Bonn, the event offered a select group of guests an exclusive tasting in which three different Habanos were combined with three exquisite Taittinger champagnes. A matching menu perfectly rounded off the evening.

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A gourmet evening in a class of its own
The evening at a glance - a treat for all the senses
Enthusiastic response and plans for a new edition
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A gourmet evening in a class of its own

Taittinger is a renowned champagne producer from the Champagne region in France, known for its elegant and fine sparkling wines. The house was founded in 1932 by Pierre Taittinger and has since earned a firm place among the great champagne houses.

The idea for this special event came to Torger Brunken, owner of La Casa del Habano Bonn, during a Habanos and Taittinger tasting at this year's Festival del Habano in Havana in February 2024. Based on this experience, Brunken further developed the idea with the partners of Schloss Miel into the event that has now been realized.

Torger Brunken, owner of La Casa del Habano in Bonn, presents the exclusive Cohiba Espléndidos Gran Reserva Cosecha 2017. Some of these rare pieces were available exclusively for the first time on this evening.

Good conversation, great ambience with excellent Cuban cigars.

The evening at a glance - a treat for all the senses

You can see it in the lady's face: She enjoys the cigar, the champagne, the food and the good company.

Welcome drink/aperitif: A refreshing Ferrand Spritz, accompanied by an elegant Cohiba Wide Short.
Amuse Gueule: Fine mini quiche as a sophisticated starter.
First Habanos pairing: Enjoy San Cristóbal de La Habana El Principe in perfect harmony with a glass of Taittinger Brut Reserve.
First gear: Tender seared scallops on a creamy Parmesan risotto, finished with a crispy Parmesan chip and fresh salicorn.
Second gear: Braised ox cheeks and pink roasted fillet of beef, served with velvety mashed potatoes and aromatic jus.
Second Habanos pairing: The Quai d'Orsay No.50 was accompanied by the noble Taittinger Prélude - an interplay that inspired.
Dessert: A real highlight - tobacco ice cream from Eiswerk in Rheinbach, refined with Guantanamera Cristales, served with crispy pumpernickel crumble and fruity mango.
Third Habanos pairing: The Trinidad Topes (2019) was accompanied by a Taittinger Millesimé and rounded off the evening at the highest level.

The participants listened intently to the explanations about champagne.

Editor's note: I was very impressed by the Millesimé! I tasted it at the Habanos Festival 2024. You can find the documentary below.

The Taittinger expert explains expertly how champagne is made.

The exclusive Cohiba Espléndidos Gran Reserva Cosecha 2017 was presented during the tasting. Some of these rare pieces were available exclusively for the first time on this evening.

The guests immersed themselves in an evening full of indulgence and exquisite flavors, accompanied by exquisite pairings and extraordinary moments.

Enthusiastic response and plans for a new edition

Good atmosphere at the event in the Casa del Habano, Bonn.

The guests were thrilled with the perfect coordination of the Habanos and champagne as well as the exquisite menu. The event was a complete success and the participants expressed their desire for a repeat, which is already being planned.

The second Habanos pairing at this event: The Quai d'Orsay No.50 was accompanied by the fine Taittinger Prélude - an interplay that inspired.

Interested connoisseurs who would like to take part in the second edition of this special evening can now register on the website of the La Casa del Habano Bonn subscribe to the newsletter to be informed in good time.