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Seven champagne sites belonging to LVMH are now listed as UNESCO’s World Heritage sites
Champagne and Burgundy vineyards join UNESCO World Heritage. France’s Champagne terroirs and the unique climate of Burgundy were added to the UNESCO World Heritage list on July 4th. The unique French candidates reviewed by the UNESCO committee this year, Burgundy and Champagne were the only terroirs added to the World Heritage list this year. This…
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“100% Green Dinners”- a first in the world of Parisian palace hotels
Shangri-La Hotel, Paris Executive Chef Christophe Moret has been cultivating his nature-driven cuisine since his arrival at the hotel in January 2015. As the grandson of a market gardener, it was natural for him to imagine a “Rooted in Nature” menu that placed vegetables at the forefront without sacrificing taste and pleasure. Guided by these…
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Multifaceted investment opportunities: 2015 Investing Trends
Opportunities for wealth creation: First-hand investment perspectives. Big fans of properties and luxury goods, the extra 5,200 ultra high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) gained last year on an international scale, translates into plans to buy more high-end items and uber-investments. Political and economic fluctuations, growing wealth in emerging markets and the sophistication of clients intervene in the…
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Best palates of the world announce 2015 Decanter World Wine Awards
The best palates of the world were brought together by Vinexpo Fair (June 14 to 18 in Bordeaux, France) and Decanter magazine to judge wines from all over the globe. Now in its 12th year, the Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA) is the world’s largest and most influential wine competition. The Decanter World Wine Awards is…
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Toasting to the 2015 Kentucky Derby winner
G.H.MUMM, recently named the official champagne of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs Racetrack, was a part of the festivities at the 141st Run for the Roses both before and after American Pharoah crossed the finish line. Guests raised their glasses during the pre-race ceremonies for the “G.H.MUMM Toast to the Kentucky Derby.” While Jeff…
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Dom Pérignon lifting the veil on its secrets with the Atelier Dom Pérignon
A chance to meld senses and knowledge. To share its unique savoir-faire, Dom Pérignon is for the first time lifting the veil on its secrets with the Atelier Dom Pérignon, a tour and tasting experience that begins in June 2015. The immersive experience will let wine lovers discover a unique heritage. During a day-long workshop,…