A luxury Singapore hotel has unveiled a unique, new visitor experience that’s sure to have global champagne lovers lining up around the block when it officially opens its gates to the public from today, Friday October 25.
To celebrate World Champagne Day, 5-star hotel InterContinental Singapore will launch the world’s first ‘Champagne Express Lane’ – a unique hotel drive-thru with a luxurious twist.
Rather than burgers or fries, discerning visitors to the hotel’s Champagne Express Lane can choose from bubbles and fizz, with only world-class Champagne and caviar on the menu.
From SGD $327 bottles including Adrien Renoir 'Les Annees' Solera Grand Cru (SGD $262), 2012 JL Vergnon ‘MSNL’ Blanc de Blancs and Kaluga Queen Caviar (SGD $32) will be on sale to luxury lovers on the go.
Giving fizz fanatics a unique and oh-so-convenient new way to sample Singapore’s largest selection of Champagnes, the Champagne Express Lane will open today until the end of the year.
Andreas Kraemer, General Manager at InterContinental Singapore, says: "True luxury can come in any form and we live up to our promise to offer visitors unique and unexpected moments that spark joy in every way.
"We recently launched Singapore’s largest Champagne collection, making the hotel the true home of Champagne in Singapore. This Champagne Day, what better way to celebrate than creating something entirely new to wow lovers of luxury.
"With the Champagne Express Lane, we want to marry the elegance and sophistication of our hotel with a concept that’s fun and exciting. It’s a playful twist on luxury that has never been seen before. It offers visitors from near or far a unique moment of indulgence in the most unconventional way.
"We’re here to help to make every day a special stay in Singapore.”
Whether you choose to pull up and select a bottle from the carefully curated menu, or opt to order online for fast fizz pick-up, simply sit back and enjoy the personalised service as the hotel’s on-hand butler delivers it direct to your window – complete with a bespoke take-away box.
The Champagne Express Lane opens to celebrate the hotel’s new champagne offering, where visitors can enjoy the largest range in Singapore.
Among the exceptional vintages featured among InterContinental Singapore’s huge collection:
• Most Expensive – Dom Pérignon - One of the most celebrated brands of vintage Champagne in the world, including an eye watering $3200 magnum bottle of Dom Pérignon ‘P2’ (1500mL) Brut available for purchase.
• Charles Heidsieck - World renowned Champagne producer and known for its sophistication and excellence, this Champagne is also served as the Business Class pour on Singapore Airlines.
• Dhondt Grellet - Located in the heart of the prestigious Côte des Blanc with 40-year-old vineyards classified mainly Grand Cru and Premier Cru.
• Jérôme Blin - A fourth-generation winemaker from a family rooted in Champagne since the 17th Century, revitalised its 6-hectare estate in Vincelles with biodynamic farming, creating delicately oxidised, low-dosage Champagnes.
• Frédéric Savart - Located in the Montagne de Reims, this house of Champagne happens to be a true pearl of prestige and high quality, where the conduct of the vineyard and winemaking is worthy of the work of a goldsmith.
• Chartogne-Taillet - Stunning single-vineyard collectibles from the young star of Montagne-de-Reims.
For those looking to extend their Champagne experience, as an Official Caveau by The Confrérie du Sabre d’Or, guests visiting the hotel can witness the captivating art of sabrage. Every Thursday evening at The Lobby Lounge, the resident Maître-Sabreur will expertly open champagne bottles with a ceremonial sabre, adding a touch of added flair to your fizz.
Andreas says: "As one of the key global markets for Champagne and sparkling wines, Singapore continues to offer some of the world’s best experiences for wine enthusiasts and luxury travellers to enjoy.
"With a growing number of members only wine clubs such as Tenuta by Park90 and most recently with global wine rating app Vivino opening its world’s first retail store in Raffles City, there is no doubt Singapore is among the world’s best destinations for Champagne and fine wines."
