At the helm of Les Amis is Chef Sébastien Lepinoy. The restaurant’s gastronomic philosophy centers on the chef’s creative freedom to dictate the entire dining experience. [ read the full champagne story ]
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The Michelin Guide describes Potong’s cooking as “High quality cooking”.Les Amis, located at Shaw Centre, #01-16, 1 Scotts Road in Singapore, is a distinguished French restaurant that has earned Three MICHELIN Stars, signifying its exceptional cuisine.
The pod cast – The wine list
episode 14.0
Les Amis
Singapore
Chef and Gastronomic Profile
At the helm of Les Amis is Chef Sébastien Lepinoy. The restaurant’s gastronomic philosophy centers on the chef’s creative freedom to dictate the entire dining experience. Les Amis offers prix-fixe menus that showcase a wide array of modern French classics, occasionally incorporating subtle Asian twists. A key principle in their culinary approach is the use of simple ingredient combinations and seasoning to highlight the natural flavors of the produce. Chef Lepinoy meticulously selects the finest seasonal ingredients at their peak, such as sun-ripened cherries, peaches, apricots, fresh blue lobster, turbot, salmon from the French coast, and gems like girolles and sweetbread. This commitment to quality ingredients creates a “culinary canvas painted with the hues of nature itself—vivid, fresh & bursting with life”. For those seeking a more intimate dining setting, the restaurant suggests booking the chef’s table.
The Extensive Wine Program
Les Amis is not only renowned for its food but also for its exceptional wine offerings, which have received the prestigious Wine Spectator Grand Award for 2025. This significant accolade highlights the restaurant’s comprehensive and high-quality wine list.
The Sommelier Team: The wine program is managed by a dedicated team, led by Chef Sommelier Baptiste Tomasi, supported by Sommeliers Brosnan Ong and Noah Kainrath. The restaurant’s strong wine focus is further evidenced by its inclusion in “Where to Drink Wine in Singapore: Top Restaurants with the Best Wine Lists”.
Breadth and Depth of the Wine List: The wine list at Les Amis is remarkably extensive, categorized by region and type, and includes:
- Wines by the Glass.
- Sweet/Fortified Wines by the Glass.
- Half Bottles.
- Rosé, Late Harvest, and Fortified wines.
The selection spans globally, featuring wines from France (Champagne, Bordeaux, Alsace, Loire Valley, Jura, South-West, Languedoc-Roussillon, Provence, Corsica, Savoie, Rhône Valley, Burgundy), Italy, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, America (USA), Australia & New Zealand, Chile, South Africa, China, and Japan.
Notable French Selections:
- Champagne: The list boasts an impressive array of Champagnes, including selections from “Boutique Champagne Growers” such as Aurore Casanova and Cédric Bouchard, and major “Large Champagne Houses” like Bollinger, Krug, Louis Roederer, Moët et Chandon, and Salon. Many are available in various vintages and large formats (magnum, jeroboam). Prices vary widely, with extremely rare bottles such as Salon Cuvée S Grand Cru 1976 listed at $10,000.
- Bordeaux: Both dry white and red Bordeaux wines are well-represented, featuring iconic estates like Château Lafite Rothschild, Château Latour, Château Mouton Rothschild, Château Margaux, Château Haut-Brion, Château La Mission Haut-Brion, Petrus, Le Pin, Château Cheval Blanc, Château Ausone, and Château Angélus. The depth includes numerous vintages and large formats, with a Petrus 1989 Jeroboam noted at $49,360.
- Burgundy: The Burgundy selection is exceptionally deep, covering all major appellations, including Chablis, Côte de Nuits, Côte de Beaune, Côte Châlonnaise, and Mâconnais. It features an extensive array of Grand Cru wines from prestigious producers like Domaine de la Romanée-Conti (DRC), Armand Rousseau, and Comtes Lafon. For instance, a Romanée-Conti Grand Cru 1999 from Domaine de la Romanée-Conti is priced at $73,850. Many are offered in magnum and jeroboam sizes.
- Rhône Valley: Features sought-after wines from Northern Rhône (e.g., Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage, Saint-Joseph, Cornas) and Southern Rhône (e.g., Châteauneuf-du-Pape), including multiple vintages of Château Rayas.
Experience Oenologique Wine Pairings: Les Amis offers curated wine pairing menus to complement its culinary offerings:
- Découverte (6 Glasses for $360): This selection includes a range of high-quality wines, such as Dom Pérignon Vintage Brut 2015, La Ferme de la Sansonnière ‘’La Lune’’ 2023, Henri Giraud Côteaux Champenois ‘’Cuvée de Croix Courcelles’’ 2020 Magnum, Pedres Blanques Vin de France 2022, Domaine de L’Anglore Vin de France ‘’Comyre’’ 2018 Magnum, and Domaine Giudicelli Patromonio ‘’Muscat du Cap Corse‘’ 2014.
- Classique (4 Glasses for $160): A more concise selection featuring Damien Hugot ‘’M18’’ Brut Nature 2018, Clos Signadore Vin de France “Saetta” 2022, Clos Cibonne Côtes de Provence ‘’Cuvée des Vignettes” 2023, and Fabien Jouves Cahors “La Roque” 2017 Magnum.
- Plénitude (6 Glasses for $660): A premium selection including Bollinger ‘’La Grande Année Rosé’’ Brut 2015, Château D’Yquem 1er Cru Supérieur 2016 Jeroboam, Lamy-Caillat Chassagne-Montrachet “Les Caillerets’’ 1er Cru 2018, François Raveneau Petit Chablis 2018 Magnum, Domaine des Lambrays Morey-Saint-Denis 2018 Magnum, and Domaine Michel Mallard Corton “Le Rognet” Grand Cru 2013 Magnum.
Wines by the Glass: The “Wines by the Glass” program allows guests to experience premium selections without committing to a full bottle. Examples include Champagnes like Dom Pérignon Vintage Brut 2015 ($100/glass) and Bollinger “La Grande Année Rosé” Brut 2015 ($110/glass), and white wines such as Lamy-Caillat Chassagne-Montrachet “Les Caillerets” 1er Cru 2018 ($295/glass). Red wine options include Domaine de l’Anglore 2018 (from a 1.5L bottle for $990 per bottle, $99/glass) and Michel Mallard Corton “Le Rognet” Grand Cru 2013 (from a 1.5L bottle for $1,500 per bottle, $150/glass).
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Facilities and Accessibility
Les Amis provides a comfortable and accessible dining environment, featuring air conditioning, a car park, valet parking, and wheelchair access. They also offer vegetarian menu options. The restaurant is open for both lunch (12:00-14:00) and dinner (19:00-21:00) every day of the week.
