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When Olly Met Michel

Michel Roux Jr On Vanilla Ice Cream and Family

Chef Michel Roux Jr tells Olly Smith how he first knew he wanted to be a chef.

Olly's Drink Suggestions

CHEESE STRAWS with ENGLISH SPARKLING WINE:

Furleigh (Dorset)

Gusbourne (Kent)

'It’s rich, it has a zing to it which accompanies the saltier side of the cheese'

POTTED SALMON with SPARKLING ENGLISH ROSÉ WINES:

Wiston (Sussex)

Camel Valley (Cornwall)

'Two pink English sparklers - richer and better balance with the salmon and clarified butter'

ROAST LAMB:

Garnacha Salvage del Moncayo

Extra Special Dao 2013

'But my top choice is from France, Saint Auriol 2014 Corbieres - a steal and scrumptious with lamb'

CHEESE BOARD with BEER:

Ansbach & Hobday Porter - 'which is sublime with Blue Cheese, especially Gorgonzola.'

Harvey’s Best Bitter - 'which is wonderful with hard cheeses such as Mature Cheddar'

White IPA - 'the business with goat’s cheese'

CHOCOLATE MOUSSE:

'Let's bring in Chartreuse here, a wonderful ingredient in a boozy mousse and also in hot chocolate (of course, you can leave it out if you’d prefer)'