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Champagne sales increased significantly in volume in 2011, with emerging markets like Russia and China fuelling growth. In anticipation of rising global demand for Champagne, Moet & Chandon is undertaking a major expansion of its production facilities, reports decanter. The company has been focusing on the construction of a new winery at its existing press … Read more
Jean Paul Gaultier is the latest designer to collaborate with Diet Coke. The French designer has been named the beverage’s European creative director and is appearing in a series of short films for the brand. Gaultier is a therapist, a journalist and a private detective solving a puppet’s wardrobe dilemmas. Gaultier follows in the footsteps … Read more
Cointreau Privé Pariscomes back with a second edition for 2 month next to Place Vendôme. 2012 edition of the pop-up bar is hosted by Fashion designer Alexis Mabille. The place will exist for 2 months beginning Feb 28 and the design aims to be a revival of the 1920s Parisian Salons. Cointreau Privé has a … Read more
“Flocons de Sel” (“Salt Flakes”) challet restaurant located in Megeve resort became the 26th restaurant in France with three Michelin stars. The gastronomic guide lists a total of 4,289 restaurants of which 594 have one to three star ratings. The restaurant’s addition to the Michelin top table still leaves France well behind Japan, which has … Read more
“Habanos” Festival On February 27th till March 2nd, 2012, Cuba, once more, will be the venue of the largest international gathering of enthusiasts of the best cigar in the world: the Habano. In this occasion, the event will pay special tribute to the Cohiba and Romeo y Julieta, two of the most prestigious Habanos brands … Read more
Procigar Festival 2012 was held on February 19-24 in the Dominican Republic – Cigar Country The fifth annual ProCigar Festival took place in the Dominican Republic, the world’s leading producer of premium cigars. In its fifth year, the Procigar Festival remained the cigar smoker’s ultimate experience. Where else can a devotee of the leaf spend … Read more