Published inLuxuryWineBrands.comTelling a Life of Crimes on “Living Wine Labels”Want to learn history while drinking some wine? Treasury Wine Estates just launched the perfect brands for the wine and history buffs: 19…Apr 16, 2018Apr 16, 2018
Published inLuxuryWineBrands.comExplaining French wine to non French people: The Wine Masters SeriesA few years ago an American friend visiting Bordeaux told me he loved Pinot Noir. Being French I answered: “You’re certainly in the wrong…Apr 4, 20181Apr 4, 20181
Published inLuxuryWineBrands.comThe Youngest Madeira Brand2016 is the birth year of a new Madeira brand launched by Madeira Vintners in Portugal. It is the first new Madeira brand in 80 years…Mar 7, 2018Mar 7, 2018
Published inThe World of Luxury CultureThe Diamond SculptorDo you know a street artist nicknamed Le Diamantaire (the Diamond Cutter)? If you live in Paris, Bordeaux, New York, Miami, Montreal or…Feb 27, 2018Feb 27, 2018
Published inLuxuryWineBrands.comSecond wine or another wine, the challenge of the luxury winesCan a luxury wine brand attract new consumers by a daring and edgy strategy without damaging its image?Feb 19, 2018Feb 19, 2018
Published inThe World of Luxury CultureSecond hand or first hand luxury good, that is the question…In fact, for decades, there was no question. One bought luxury goods first hand. Then the web happened. Consumers changed. Luxury houses…Feb 7, 2018Feb 7, 2018
Published inThe World of Luxury CultureFood or service: what is wrong in restaurants?Wondering if I’m being very French by complaining about restaurants? Here is what one of my American friends wrote about her recent…Jan 31, 2018Jan 31, 2018
Published inThe World of Luxury CultureIn France or in America: a lifestyle choice?Today let’s enjoy some soul searching — which can become a creative process. These last few months I embarked on a new reading path…Dec 29, 2017Dec 29, 2017
Published inLuxuryWineBrands.comIco(o)n, the new French iconic wineIconic wine, yes but coming from Provence instead of Bordeaux, Burgundy or Champagne. Surprising? No, if you think about it: quality is…Dec 19, 2017Dec 19, 2017
Published inThe World of Luxury CultureSaddlery, between art and craftsmanshipShould I confess that, as a French scholar raised in Paris, France, I am not familiar with horses, saddles and equine paraphernalia? On the…Dec 5, 2017Dec 5, 2017