Chef Yair Haidu

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About Chef Yair Haidu

Yair Haidu is Israel's leading wine authority and critic, serving as the Wine Director for L'Époque by Robuchon. He is a specialist in the Champagne region and a former CEO of Riedel Israel.

★Awards & Recognition

The World's 50 Best Discovery - L'Époque… (2023)

Chef Timeline

2012

Champagne Expedition Leader

Wine for Soul

Organized and led high-level professional tours to the most prestigious Champagne houses in France.

2020

Founder

Cheers Wine Club

Launched a digital platform for curated wine experiences and education.

2023

Wine Director & Curator

L'Époque by Robuchon

Established the wine program for the first Robuchon-affiliated restaurant in Israel, located in the Elkonin Hotel.

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Yair Haidu is Israel's leading wine authority and critic, serving as the Wine Director for L'Époque by Robuchon. He is a specialist in the Champagne region and a former CEO of Riedel Israel.

Customer Perception

Regarded as a sophisticated and highly knowledgeable expert. Customers and peers view him as the ultimate authority on wine and food pairing in the Israeli culinary scene.

Cuisine Highlights

Champagne PairingFrench Fine Dining CurationVintage Wine SelectionHaute Gastronomy Curation

News

Yair Haidu curated the extensive wine cellar for the 2023 opening of L'Époque at the Elkonin Hotel, bringing Joël Robuchon's legacy to Tel Aviv.

Restaurants by chef

L'Époque by Robuchon (Tel Aviv), Elkonin MGallery Culinary Program

Iconic dishes

Le Caviar Surprise, Robuchon Mashed Potatoes, Champagne & Oyster Pairing, Grand Cru Wine Flights

Additional Details

Haidu founded 'Cheers,' a premium wine platform in Israel. He is known for leading exclusive 'Wine for Soul' tours to the Champagne and Burgundy regions of France for high-end connoisseurs.

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