[ONLINE SALE] A hidden treasure in the heart of the Marais: an important set of 293 CRISTAL champagne bottles - Louis Roederer

Friday 11 March 2022 11:00
14 rue de la Verrerie 75004 Paris
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Auction ON LINE Until March 11, 2022 at 11am. Buyer's fee: 25% VAT included, including the Drouot.com fee of 3 % VAT Champagne Cristal - Maison Louis ROEDERER An emblematic cuvee of the House of Louis Roederer, the Champagne Cristal was born from a Russian passion. It was in 1876 that the cuvée was born, thanks to Tsar Alexander II. At the time, Champagne was becoming increasingly famous in Russia. The emperor asked Louis Roederer to create an exclusive cuvee for him. But why Cristal? Tsar Alexander II was afraid of being the object of an attack or poisoning and made a request: the Champagne had to be presented in a transparent bottle and not in a green color like most of the bottles of the time. Moreover, the bottle must have a flat bottom. Because of its nobility, the crystal is imposed and gives its name to the cuvée. The first prestige cuvée in history and exclusively destined for the Russian market, it was not until 1924 that the Cristal cuvée was marketed throughout the world following the Russian revolution of 1917. Since then, only the crystal has been replaced. The shape of the bottle has remained unchanged and the imperial coat of arms still decorates it. Today, the sparkling cuvée is one of the world's greatest champagnes. All lots will be available for pick-up at 14 rue de la Verrerie, 75004 PARIS. A date has beenset for the delivery of the lots sold: Friday, March 18th from 10am to 1pm. Collection of the lots ONLY BY APPOINTMENT (15 minutes slot on the spot), we will send you an email with all the necessary information. If you wish to have your purchases delivered, we invite you to contact SERGE ET ALAIN TRANSPORT Moving - Furniture storage - Transport of antiques and art objects sergeetalain.transport@gmail.com Christophe LESNIAK : LAGACHE TRANSPORT Furniture storage - Transport of furniture, paintings and art objects olivier@lagachemobility.com Olivier MARRE : BESTFRANCE Pascal Cherillat E-mail :gempch@gmail.com Phone : Sales manager : Elsa JOLY-MALHOMME elsa.joly-malhomme@ader-ep.com For any information about the sale : Inès del VALLE ines.delvalle@ader-ep.com François-Xavier ODENT fx.odent@ader-ep.com

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