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Romanée Conti – Object of All Desires
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Romanée Conti – Object of All Desires

“He gave his name to the wine for the simple reason that it was served only at his personal table” tells Aubert de Villaine. Yes, appreciated for a long time by Louis-François de Bourbon, previously called the Prince de Conti, he acquired it for ten times the price of a very sought after cru...

The Prestigious January Artcurial Sales in Monte-Carlo
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The Prestigious January Artcurial Sales in Monte-Carlo

“A selection of timepieces from the 18th century to today, of which an important part are enamelled watches and watches made for the Chinese market, coming from a private collection which will attract a large number of connoisseurs, without forgetting the dynamic of vintage watches from Patek Philippe, Rolex and Audemars Piguet” says Marie Sanna-Legrand, director of Collector Timepieces.

Taittinger Champagne – A Wine For Feasts!
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Taittinger Champagne – A Wine For Feasts!

From this savoir-faire of the past the maison carries a taste and style that is exceptionally unique. The 288 hectare of vineyards are certified to be of High Environmental Value which beautifully complements its Chardonnays, Pinots Noirs and Meuniers…

The Iconic Bûches Cakes of Christmas 2019
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The Iconic Bûches Cakes of Christmas 2019

It is in this way that Chef Pâtissier Dominique Costa revisited for the Peninsula Paris the shape of vines. In a very sweet and highly inspired version. His bûche is composed around an almond praline bonbon associated to a vanilla dark ...

Terre d’Hermès, Sensuality Of A Perfume
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Terre d’Hermès, Sensuality Of A Perfume

Known for his stories that join the world of Provence with Italian flavors, Jean Giono inspired in Jean-Claude Ellena a story.. “A story with characters, a mise en scène of olfactive emotions”. His mantra? Terre d’Hermès must be a perfume that is “direct, honest and readable” - a sillage most befitting of the Hermès man...