Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on January 2012

Prestigious champagne producer Perrier Jouët has opened up its Japanese flagship bar (www.meturl.com/perrierjouetbar), to be hosted until the end of March by premium jaunting space Beige Alain Ducasse Tokyo (10F, 3-5-3 Ginza, Chuo-ku; 03-5159-5500). Celebrating its 200-year anniversary, Perrier Jouët will make its champion bubbly trinity Grand Brut, Blazon Rose, and Belle Époque 2004 available by glass (¥2,000-4,500). To stop it all fizzing up to your head, accompany the elegant tipple with exquisite hors d’oeuvres (from ¥2,500) and sweets (from ¥300), all prepared at this luxurious spot atop Ginza’s Chanel Building.