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The Wine Edition Unique HOMES with Wine Cellars
FINE DINING Prosecco Maridaje
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Le Taittinger Culinaire Prix
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THE WINE EDITION HOMES WITH UNIQUE WINE CELLARS. From high tech wine cellars to glass-framed wine rooms.
FINE DINING. Prosecco Pairing or Maridaje. Refreshing, versatile and with only moderate alcohol .
Le TAITTINGGER CULINAIRE PRIX. Committed with Classical French Cuisine promoting the new generation of chefs and flavors... LUXURY BRANDS BOOK | DICIEMBRE 2017
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OUR COVER | The Wine Edition Pétrus is a Bordeaux wine estate located in the Pomerol appellation near its eastern border to SaintÉmilion. Although the wines of Pomerol have never been classified, Petrus is widely regarded as the outstanding wine of the appellation Pomerol. Petrus leads a duo of Pomerol estates in extreme prices, along with Le Pin, that rank consistently among the world's most expensive wines. Indeed, a 750ml bottle of Petrus wine is priced at an average of $2,630. In October 2013 - London, Sotheby’s Auction Finest and Rarest Wines Featured An Outstanding Collection. Notable prices included £47,000 for a double magnum of Château Pétrus 1964 (estimate £6,200 to £7,500), six times the high estimate, and £32,900 for a magnum of Château Pétrus 1945 (estimate £12,000 to £16,000), double the high estimate. Other auctions: Sotheby’s Finest and Rarest Wines Featuring a Superb Private Collection. London 2017.
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UNIQUE HOMES WITH WINE CELLARS
Wine Cellars and Wine Rooms are always a Luxury amenity for High End Homes and wine collectors. This will always be an investment worth making, increasing your home value. Always designed with exotic woods and glass walls, but stone is the new “IN” material for this specials rooms. Some of the classiest wine cellars have huge glass doors giving you a peek at the goods inside. Most popular cellars have a cave look The proper temperature for storing wine is between 55 and 65 degrees Fahrenheit, make sure your rooms have temperature controls. If you own expensive vintages, a dark cellar will protect the bottles from the light. Let’s raise a glass and enjoy some fascinating Wine Cellars. LUXURY BRANDS BOOK | DICIEMBRE 2017
Wine Cellars will not only enhance the beauty of your home,
but will ensure your prized collection is protected and properly showcased.
FINE DINING | MARIDAJE Prosecco
Prosecco Pairing Prosecco is not only a classic choice for celebrations but a versatile option for food pairing or Maridaje. The art of pairing mix textures and flavors to interact with each other, finding the right combination of these elements will make the entire dining experience more enjoyable. Prosecco’s palette leans towards fruit apple, pear and apricot with a little citrus and sometimes toasted almond notes. Drinks: Traditionally made with peach, the Bellini Cocktail is also a favorite for the prosecco matching. Food: Prosciutto, Stuffed Mushrooms, Creamy Sausages, Almonds, Seafood, Spicy Asian Entrees and all kind of Cheeses. LUXURY BRANDS BOOK | DICIEMBRE 2017
Maridaje entre el vino y la comida es el proceso de casar metafóricamente a un alimento con un vino con la intención de realzar el placer de comerlos.
LE TAITTINGER CULINAIRE PRIX
Le Taittinger Prix Culinaire International Pierre Taittinger, founder of the eponymous Champagne House, had a great passion for gastronomy. As a deputy of the 1st arrondissement of Paris, near the Halles, he often let himself be guided by smells and sounds. This interest for fine dining led him to find his place in the Académie des Gastronomes: the 22nd chair, given in the 19th century to the author of the Almanach des Gourmands. In 1966, to salute his memory and perpetuate his vision of the French Grande Cuisine, the idea of an international gastronomical contest was born, held and judged by professionals. The man in white, the chef hidden behind his ovens, would finally be brought to light while a certain type of cuisine would be honored, reconciling the classical rules with creativity. So, in 1967, under the impetus of his son Claude Taittinger, came the first Pierre Taittinger International Culinary Prize, the reputation for probity and extreme difficulty of which has never ceased to spread, even leading at time to be nicknamed the “Everest of Gastronomy”. In the wake of the 40th Prize, just as he was taking up the torch of the Maison de Champagne, Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger, who shares his grandfather passion for gastronomy, perpetuates his memory in turn. The Prize from now on will be called “The Taittinger”, symbol of a dual homage – homage to a lasting family tradition transmitted to coming generations, and homage to those who, for a long time, have already dubbed it “The Taittinger” among themselves. LUXURY BRANDS BOOK | DICIEMBRE 2017
The Prix Culinaire Taittinger takes place every year to put extraordinary chefs into the spotlight. First, the national competitions occur in several countries which are influenced by French cuisine, the international competition then takes place in Paris to bring together the different winners.