The wine of kings and the king of wines 1774 bottle of vin jaune expected to fetch 40,000 euros

A bottle of Vin Jaune offered at Christie’s auction Christie’s announced their upcoming auction of Fine Wines in Geneva on Tuesday 15 May at the Hotel des Bergues. This sale of 779 lots comprises truly exceptional wines and is expected to realise in excess of SFr.2,000,000. The most valuable bottle is an extremely rare 1774 ‘Vin … Read more

Château Baccarat the ultimate wine tasting glasses

Château Baccarat – Transforming the art of wine tasting into a revelation The famed crystal house of Baccarat is appealing to all of those with a fine palate with a premiere – the Château Baccarat oenology wine glass collection. The Baccarat wine tasting glasses is a stemware range that highlights the richness and the subtlety of … Read more

Italy’s Masseto winemakers eye growth in Asia with caution

  Financial markets may have turned sour but well-heeled consumers, especially in Asia, are still thirsty for renowned top quality wines, such as Italy’s most expensive red Masseto, its makers say. Fine wines with prices starting at triple digits have become brands like top watches or cars, whose high quality and wide brand recognition give … Read more

SIHH 2011 watches – the foremost private trade fair for Fine Watchmaking

For 21 years, in January, all the those interested in the refined and intricate world of luxury watches turn their sights toward Geneva, the host for SIHH (Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie 2011 – the private luxury watch fair). Between 17 and 21 January 2011 SIHH was the arena for 19 exclusive watch brands. … Read more

Inflation bites wealthy Britons as price rises hit luxury goods

Fine wines, oysters and fancy restaurants up by 5.9% in past year, says Queen’s bank

Champagne Meets Opera: Perrier‑Jouët Partners with the Met Opera

Two icons of elegance — one Champagne house and one legendary opera stage — have officially joined forces. Here’s everything you need to know about the partnership, and why it matters more than you might think. Imagine this: the house lights dim at Lincoln Center, the orchestra tunes up, and before the first aria fills … Read more