‘A Century in a bottle’ Prize Draw King of the Cognacs, Louis XIII gives one person a chance to win a “money can’t buy” VIP trip to Cognac

To celebrate Louis XIII partnership at the ultimate luxury event, Masterpiece London 2012, the “king of cognacs” is giving one lucky reader plus a guest the chance to win a trip to the home of its creation, Cognac, France.

Golden hall: Louis XIII

 The most loved ultra-premium Cognac, Louis XIII, was created in 1874 and contains a blend of 1,200 eaux-de-vie aged from 40 years to more than 100 years, after being aged are century old barrels called “tiercons”. 

  One fortunate reader, plus a guest, will be given the opportunity to go to Cognac to learn how the cherished spirit is crafted from four generations of Cellar Masters’ expertise. All they need to prove is that their family history exists alongside that of Louis XIII. 

  As you stand before the mirror today, you are not here by chance. You are the unique product of your ancestors’ genes and personalities. You have an extraordinary connection with your own family history, a history that could potentially coincide with the Louis XIII milestones. 

  In 1874, when the rare spirit Louis XIII was first being created and decanted at the courthouse of Angouleme and officially being registered under the name of “Grande Champagne”, one of your ancestors could have potentially making their debut into the world! 

Perrier-Jouët unveils “Belle Epoque Florale Edition by Makoto Azuma” in Japan

Ring my Belle: the Perrier-Jouët
Belle Epoque Florale Edition

 Last night marked a new mile stone for Perrier-Jouët champagne House, with the international unveiling of Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Florale Edition by Makoto Azuma - the first designed Limited Edition of cuvee Belle Epoque, since the creation of its iconic anemones by Emile Gallé in 1902.

   The launch event took place in Japan, which has a strong historical relationship with the luxury house. 

  Created by a renowned floral Japanese artist Makoto Azuma*, Belle Epoque Florale Edition is a reverential homage to Emile Galle’s famous Art Nouveau design. This was originally inspired by Japanese art culture, and has become the iconic image of Perrier-Jouët artistic heritage through its prestige cuvee. Challenging the aesthetic boundaries, Makoto Azuma created a unique combined artwork, made of a single delicate botanical arabesque dotted with white Japanese anemones. The anemones recall the original 1902 design, which is further reinforced with a handcrafted motif of golden flowers on the bottle of Belle Epoque 2004**, carefully selected by Cellar Master Hervé Deschamps. 

  The artist explains: “‘I wanted to make something extraordinary, taking inspiration from the sensation of champagne inside the mouth, and the delicate movement of the ivy and leaves with a special attention and tribute given to Emile Gallé’s anemones”. 

  The unique Limited Edition was revealed as part of a very exclusive international event attended by over 150 media and VIP guests, at the most beautiful and traditional Japanese Happoen-garden at the heart of Tokyo city. Guests enjoyed an elegant and imaginative exhibition, telling the story of both Emile Gallé and Azuma Makoto in a creative and contemporary way. 

  Wallpaper Magazine has revealed the Perrier-Jouët Belle Epoque Florale Edition project within its third Handmade Edition. The partnership with the eminent design magazine includes the creation of a six page Bespoke concertina within this August print edition, while the Wallpaper iPad App will bring the project to life, making the feature interactive with video content.