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Krug and Christofle: Exceptional Luxury

Ever since 1843, Krug has born witness to the legacy of a visionary founder: a nonconformist man with no holds barred who, desiring to offer his clients the most generous expression of Krug champagne, was able to read and define the very essence of champagne itself. Each year, independent of the weather, the brand strives...

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Hennessy X.O Exclusive Collection by Tom Dixon

To imagine the new Hennessy X.O bottle’s design, the UK’s Tom Dixon started with the illustrious cognac’s very essence. From this nectar, composed of more than 100 eaux-de-vie, the artist extracts a coppery robe who’s facets outline the crystal frame. A downpour of chiseling forms a mosaic with multiple light reflections, reifying the Cognac’s generosity....

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Moët & Chandon Launches Grand Vintage Rosé 2006

First presented in spring 2014 for the tasting event LE & with Yannick Alléno, Grand Vintage Rosé 2006 follows in the footsteps of Grand Vintage 2006. Grand Vintage is an original and unique champagne that, with a very particular elegance, brings out all the out-of-the-ordinary character of these special years. Grand Vintage Rosé 2006 thus...

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The Moët Ice Impérial Mini Trunk

The first to have imagined it: Moët Ice Impérial is the only champagne made to drink on ice. The first to have thought it up: in the middle of summer 2014, the brand is releasing a mini trunk for the first time, a must for enjoyment of the beverage. The promise of a moment of...

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Belvedere, a Prestigious Vodka for Great Moments

The Belvedere adventure begins in the region of Mazovia at the heart of Poland and first and foremost this vodka’s place of origin. A savoir-faire mixing the art of master distillers from Polmos Zyardow with the best grains of golden rye allows this prestigious vodka to convene to any class of consumer. Whether enjoyed pure, in cocktails,...

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Veuve Clicquot’s Grande Dame

Grande Dame, a simple name that fits right in amongst the big wigs of Champagne, is the result of a combination of Veuve Clicquot’s 8 historic “grand crus”. This cuvée, dominated by Pinot Noir and balanced by a touch of Chardonnay, is lauded by all, connoisseurs and Champagne amateurs alike, for its finesse, the abundance...

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Ruinart Edition Box Set by Piet Hein Eek

Ruinart was already commissioning artists in 1985 when they asked Czech artist Mucha to create a poster; each year they become more and more involved in the contemporary art world. But a singular vision of wood developed by artist Hein Eek definitively seduced Ruinart. Indeed, this Dutch artist swears by aged and recycled wood, leaving...

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Hennessy Cognac Paradis Impérial

In 1818, for her son Czar Alexander I’s birthday, Russian Empress Maria put an order in with Hennessy for a spirit that would be colored gold. Today, the same precious spirits that made up this beverage are once more being taken from Paradis, the name of the cellar where these treasures were stocked. The goal:...