The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi Welcomes Château de Lamarques Seventh-Generation Custodian for Exclusive Wine Dinner

A celebration of French winemaking heritage and refined Chinese culinary tradition at Hai Yan A thousand years of Bordeaux heritage met the tropical waters of Langkawi, Malaysia, as The Ritz-Carlton, Langkawi hosted an exclusive Château de Lamarque wine dinner at its award-winning Chinese restaurant, Hai Yan, on 31 October 2026. Set against the dramatic backdrop of the Andaman Sea, the evening offered guests the opportunity to discover the story of Château de Lamarque through a curated selection of wines, accompanied by a Chinese menu created especially for the occasion. Guests were joined by Pierre-Gilles Gromand d’Evry, owner of Château de Lamarque and seventh-generation custodian of the estate, who shared insights into one of Médoc’s historic wine families. Bordeaux Through the Lens of Hai Yan The dinner took place at Hai Yan, the resort’s signature Chinese dining destination, perched above dramatic rock formations overlooking the sea. With expansive overwater decks offering views across the surrounding coastline, the restaurant provided a distinctive setting for a meeting of French winemaking heritage and Chinese culinary tradition. An Evening of Wine and Culinary Craft The evening began with a selection of canapés, including deep-fried chicken stuffed with truffle paste, dragon chives and bean curd skin; […]