Hennessy Beauté du Siècle cognac

Hennessy Beauté du Siècle cognac

Luxury goods group LVMH Moët Hennessy–Louis Vuitton's wine and spirits division Moët Hennessy has launched its new limited-edition Hennessy Beauté du Siècle cognac with Schiphol Airport Retail (SAR) at Amsterdam Schiphol airport. The cognac marks the centenary of Kilian Hennessy, the sixth generation after the founder of the cognac house, and is exhibited exclusively at the new Finest Spirits and Cigars store in departure lounge three after passport control.

According to SAR, Beauté du Siècle is a contemporary interpretation of a traditional liqueur chest containing a carafe of cognac, created by master blender and taster Yann Fillious and more than 10 artists and craftsmen.

Valued at €150,000 ($190,063) excluding VAT, the carafe of cognac is a blend of around 100 specially selected eaux-de-vie, the oldest of which dating back to 1907. The cognac is presented in a Baccarat crystal decanter in the form of sample flasks used by the House of Hennessy.

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Moet & Chandon Golden Premium Jeroboam Champagne – Limited Edition

Moet & Chandon Golden Premium Jeroboam Champagne

Moët & Chandon, famous champagne brand's limited edition Golden Premium Jeroboam Champagne comes with a hand-crafted gold bottle that celebrates the history of the family brand and allows customers to personalize the bottles with a special message.

The Golden Premium Jeroboam bottle is wrapped in golden leaves and is hand-gilt by renowned French artisan Arthus Bertrand, which is meant to represent Moët & Chandon’s family estate through its connection with Trianon architecture. Apart from that, there will be a marked gold medallion and special Epernay wax seals on every bottle. The Champagne bottle also features the handcrafted special ribbon, which has been a part of the Moët & Chandon bottles since its special editions from 1886. Limited edition bottle takes personalization a step further and comes with a special pen to write a message or simply sign the bottle.

Moët & Chandon cherishes a tradition of personalisation for almost 300 years which proved so many times by creating signature bottles as tributes to special events, such as the crowning of Queen Elizabeth II to the wedding of Grace of Monaco.

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$76,300 Macallan Master Lalique wine Collection Chest

Macallan Master Lalique Collection Chest

The Macallan Master Lalique Collection which is the only set produced by The Macallan Distillers and is also the only one available in the world.

The set consisted of the three malts Distilled and bottled by The Macallan Distillers, filled inside Laique Crystal decanter decanters. They include Macallan Lalique-50 year old 750ml Single Malt with 46% volume and The Macallan Lalique-55 year old 750ml Single Malt with a nick copper buckle the bottle with 40.1 % Volume which is one of 430 limited edition bottles ever made. The set completes with The Macallan Lalique-57 year old 750ml Single Malt, 48.5% volume one of limited edition of 400 bottles.

This chest was  crafted with genuine Macallan Sherry Oak Cask wood, finished off using antique hardware, a plush protective interior and an engraved copper plaque.
Each unique and precious piece of Lalique decanters is designed, blown, pressed, fashioned, cut, engraved and polished by The Masters of Crystal.

The Macallan Master Lalique Collection Chest went under the hammer for HK$595,000 ($76,300) inclusive of Buyer’s Premium at  Island Shangri-La Hotel in Hong Kong in 2011.

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Moet & Chandon 1911 Grand Vintage Collection

Moet & Chandon 1911 Grand Vintage

Price : $101,500

Harrods has released just 11 six-bottle cases of the 100-year-old wine, disgorged last January, with each being offered to a different market around the world. One of the cases was auctioned at a gala dinner in Shanghai in September, raising $100,000 for charity.

Since 1743, Moet & Chandon have impressed sommeliers with their various new offerings, often presenting them in special edition versions, to cash in their novelty value. In recent times, after creating special editions like the Golden Jeroboam, and the Ice Imperial, this 1911 Grand Vintage collection joins the lot as one of the premier offerings.

Moet & Chandon coffret

Wine critic Tom Stevenson, said: Tasting this outstanding wine was an enormous privilege. “Although a Champagne of this age would usually be a copper brown, Grand Vintage Collection 1911 is a beautiful pale yellow gold. The nose is still floral and fruity and after a century, it’s still bubbly on the palate! Grand Vintage Collection 1911 is a superb vintage champagne, both elegantly mature and deliciously lively.

The Moet & Chandon coffret contains 6 bottles presented in custom black leather chest with elegant brass fittings; perfect for gift giving, drinking and keeping this century-old treasure from the legendary champagne house.

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