Pascal Jolivet

Pascal Jolivet

Dec 02 , 2022

Alessandra DC

In 1993, Pascal acquired from his cousins a beautiful vineyard of six hectares, located in the greatest terroirs of Bué en Sancerre: Le Chêne March...

Rapaura Springs

Rapaura Springs

Dec 02 , 2022

Alessandra DC

Owned by the Neylon family, Rapaura Springs has an astonishing track record of Trophies and top points for its wines. The family started their farm...

Louis Roederer’s Cristal

Louis Roederer’s Cristal

Dec 02 , 2022

Alessandra DC

The ultimate Cuvée de Prestige, Champagne Louis Roederer’s Cristal was first created at the request of Tsar Alexander II of Russia in 1876, a renow...

The Louis Roederer Collection

The Louis Roederer Collection

Dec 02 , 2022

cristina csuros

The creation of Collection is  influenced by the introduction of a “Perpetual Reserve”, which began with the 2012 vintage and has been enriched eac...

Gift Card Story

Gift Card Story

Nov 16 , 2022

cristina csuros

The East India Company merchants were adventurers and pioneers, intent on exploring trade and discovering the most interesting and flavourful ingre...

Porcelain: From China to Europe

Porcelain: From China to Europe

Jun 15 , 2022

cristina csuros

The Chinese have been crafting porcelain for over 1000 years before The East India Company even arrived in China in 1637, when their east-west trad...

Porcelain: From Chinoiserie to Brown Betty

Porcelain: From Chinoiserie to Brown Betty

Jun 15 , 2022

cristina csuros

The British and European appetite for beautifully designed porcelain had been well and truly whetted, with Chinese artisans enjoying great populari...

Legend: Emperor Wan Tu Discovers Tea

Legend: Emperor Wan Tu Discovers Tea

Jun 14 , 2022

cristina csuros

Extract taken from “The East India Company Book of Tea” by Anthony Wild. There are many legends about the discovery of tea, none of which have soli...