Explore the World of Fine Wine | Champagne Dinner with 3 Masters of Wine, New York City, USA | A private Champagne dinner at Michelin star restaurant L’Abeille, for 8 guests together with 1 Magnum of Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année Brut 2015

EXPLORE THE WORLD OF FINE WINE | CHAMPAGNE DINNER WITH 3 MASTERS OF WINE, NEW YORK CITY, USA

A private Champagne dinner at Michelin star restaurant L’Abeille, for 8 guests together with 1 Magnum of Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année Brut 2015

WINE:

1 Magnum of Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année Brut 2015

The wine included in this lot is lying in New York City, USA, to be collected by the winning bidder at the time of the visit. Offered Duty Paid, US Sales Tax applies.

Sotheby's will provide the buyer with the contact details of the donor to arrange collection / organisation of the experience.

EXPERIENCE: 

This lot includes a private Champagne dinner at Michelin-starred restaurant L’Abeille in New York City, for 8 guests. Hosted and curated by Charles Curtis MW, Lisa Granik MW, Mary Gorman-McAdams MW. Wines served at the dinner will include the following, all in magnum format:

• Taittinger Comtes de Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs Vintage
• Champagne Dom Ruinart Brut Vintage 
• Champagne Louis Roederer Cristal Brut Vintage
• Champagne Laurent Perrier La Grande Siècle Brut NV
• Champagne Pierre Gerbais La Loge Pinot Blanc Brut NV
• Champagne Bollinger La Grande Année Brut 2015
• Champagne Bérèche Reflet d’Antan Brut NV

This experience to take place at a mutually agreed date before 31st December 2026.

Location: L’Abeille, 412 Greenwich Street, New York, USA

Accommodation, flights and transport to and from the venue are not included.

Minimum age of guests subject to local regulations. 

MORE ABOUT THIS LOT:

The Ultimate Champagne Dining Experience in NYC with Three Masters of Wine

Step into an exceptional evening of luxury and learning with bubbles, brilliance, and merriment. This exclusive Champagne dinner in New York City is hosted by three leading Masters of Wine - Charles Curtis, MW, Lisa Granik, MW and Mary Gorman-McAdams, MW — each not only a global authority on Champagne and fine wines …. but additionally, all three are proud members of the L’Ordre des Côteaux de Champagne.

The intimate culinary experience, for 8 guests, will be held at L’Abeille, an elegant French (with a nod to Japan) Michelin star restaurant in downtown Manhattan, and will pair a multi-course, Michelin-level menu with carefully selected rare and iconic Champagnes from both renowned Grandes Marques and sought after growers.

Throughout the evening, the three MWs will guide you through the enchanting world of Champagne terroir, the art of blending, vintage expression, winemaking philosophies and house styles. Whether you are a seasoned collector or an eager enthusiast, this dinner offers a rare opportunity to learn, taste, and converse at the highest level (and also have fun!).

Lot Includes:

Private Champagne dinner at L’Abeille for 8 guests in NYC

Hosted and curated by 3 internationally renowned Masters of Wine

8 world-class Champagnes, including vintage and prestige cuvées, served in magnum

Multi-course tasting menu designed in collaboration with a top NYC chef

Guided commentary, storytelling, and lively conversation throughout the evening

Personalized signed tasting notes and menus for all guests

This lot is subject to 8.875% US Sales Tax, payable on the Hammer Price and on the Buyer and Overhead Premiums. The buyer is solely responsible for determining the legality and the tax/duty consequences of having the goods delivered to the desired destination.

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