This story begins like a fairytale. While performing a stock inventory within the cellars of the Bollinger dwelling, situated in the heart of the Marne valley behind a wall of empty bottles, the champagne brand’s men discovered an abandoned cellar… A forgotten cellar, miraculously preserved – a surprise was in store. The original “planchots” whose...
It’s a fact: Veuve Clicquot owes its reputation to its courage, its risk-taking, and its incommensurable exactness. Playing with their own savoir-faire to explore or go beyond the limits of mixology, the champagne producer is completing its Rich collection with Veuve Clicquot Rich Rosé – a wine that gathers its strength from fresh red fruits....
Illustrious champagne Moët & Chandon has been present at a number of occasions for over 200 years. From the rosé champagne served to Napoleon in 1807 to Prince Rainier’s wedding in 1956 to the coronation of Elizabeth II, this sparkling wine has satisfied many a generation. Created in 1743, Moët & Chandon is a unique,...
The fabulous story of Bollinger champagne begins with Athanase de Villermont, a young aristocrat who inherited a spacious plot in the Champagne-Ardenne region of France. With a desire to affirm the potential of the region’s wines, he teamed up with Joseph Bollinger and Paul Renaudin to found the company Renaudin-Bollinger & Cie in 1829. Several...
These few “Mois Krug” (or “Krug months”) celebrate a delicious meeting of two worlds, that of champagne and gastronomy. This unique experience unites the savoir-faire of the greatest local chefs with the emblematic inventiveness of Krug: Krug Grande Cuvée. This exceptional champagne is composed of over 120 different wines from 10 different years and three...
Ever since its creation, Belvedere Vodka has imagined moments that are a touch out of the ordinary through its cocktails that boast surprising and extravagant flavors. A number of sun-soaked and colorful recipes are coming out where the art of mixology can freely express itself. On the menu this year are a number of unexpected...
At the age of 48, Frédéric Rouzaud incarnates the sixth generation at the head of Roederer. This brand’s story goes back to 1776. In that year, an Alsacian by the name of Nicolas Schreder founded his business before leaving it to his nephew Louis Roederer. After discovering the wonders of champagne, Louis decided to acquire...
Since 1843, this place has known the Prohibition of 1930 and World War II, and yet still hasn’t ceased to be an emblem of innovation and perfection. Glenmorangie whisky owes this first and foremost to its stills, the highest in the world. With an almost spherical base and a long neck that rises to above...
“Any man who drinks Dom Perignon ’52 can’t be all bad.” Ian Fleming (James Bond in The Spy Who Loved Me)
This Monceau institution, located in the heart of the 8th arrondissement, houses a collection of 18th century furnishings and art objects. It’s within the museum’s vast garden that Krug set the stage for their illustrious champagne – and that’s not all. Every day and evening from March 8-12, 2016, the brand will be taking care...
