The other notable feature of this high-tech ice jacket is its “Tuxedo” look; classic and elegant, its highly distinctive style pays homage to the Dandy & Epoque era – a long-standing association of the brand which places functionality and appearance right at the top of its list of many attributes.

Before you go out and order one, though, be aware that this much sought-after ice jacket is only available at selected specialists who carry the Perrier Jouet name.

As one would expect, the contents match the audacious exterior; a dry wine which meets its expectation by delivering finesse and elegance. The result of five years of ageing – and a mix of one third Pinot Noir and one third Chardonnay – it’s a fantastic blend and a welcome addition to an exquisite Christmas dinner. Around £72 gets you this beauty, but be sure to hunt around…

With so many companies vying for your attention you’re sure to get a great deal, even this close to the climax of the festive season.

Seizing this idea and expanding on it to meet the needs of the travelling connoisseur, craftsman Isaac Reina has produced nothing less than the perfect travel bag for all situations; custom made to accept a Belle Epoque bottle, the bag – a tasteful combination of durable travel-friendly construction and smooth pea-green inner – neatly houses a champagne notebook and two glasses. And, as a limited edition of just 40 pieces, it’s surely something that will quickly be snapped up and duly sought after.

Mr Reina, who’s noteworthy success comes mainly from his work as a Parisian designer – as well as with noteworthy success alongside Perrier-Jouët – hails from Spain and is recognised for his attention to detail.

Once again, Perrier Jouët demonstrates its taste for artistic creation, in an aesthetic approach that exalts the brand’s art de vivre values. In seven illustrations, Kareem Iliya, for  whom the Belle Epoque cuvée “inspires lightness, festive elegance and a sort of inherent refinement”, relates the encounter between a muse and a dandy, over a glass of Belle Epoque, at an extraordinary ball.

His delicate compositions in ink perfectly render the spirit of the ball: from the rituals of preparation through to the duel of seduction, the artist depicts, through the lines and contours of each of his pictures, a world that awakens the imagination and the senses.

This artistic collaboration is a premise to the upcoming Perrier Jouët events and products regarding the Muse and the Dandy Ball.

Kareem Iliya was born in Beirut, Lebanon. He studied textiles and clothing at the University of Texas at Austin and Fashion Design at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York. His illustrations have appeared in numerous publications worldwide including W Magazine and the New York Times Magazine.

Perrier-Jouët wins the FWA for the second time.

This new version, at www.perrier-jouet.com, offers visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the Perrier-Jouët brand’s aesthetic universe and plunge right into its heart, through a floral and musical journey which connects its various sections. Each visitor can create their own unique route, and then draw up a new one each time they come back, in order to discover new content throughout the year.

PERRIER-JOUËT’S NEW WEBSITE REEL

What better way to fully appreciate Perrier-Jouët Cuvées than with a champagne tasting table? Celebrating the arrival of spring, the Perrier-Jouët Flower Table echoes the distinctive shape of the anemone, icon of the Champagne House in an stylish and elegant way. The interior of the table opens out to reveal a fluid and curved champagne bowl – a real invitation for guests to gather and appreciate fully this artistic champagne tasting experience.

Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance inspiration came following a visit to Maison Belle Époque, the Perrier-Jouët hospitality house in Épernay. Turned into a unique showcase of the Belle Époque Cuvée, the House holds almost 200 original pieces from the Art Nouveau movement, whose leader included artist and Art Nouveau pioneer Émile Galle, who designed in 1902 the anemones that adorn every one of Perrier-Jouet Cuvées today. This sense of beauty explains why the respective worlds of Perrier-Jouët and Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance converge so closely: they both share the same sensitivity for organic shapes, and close approach to Nature.

Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance says: “With the Flower Table, I was able to design a piece which reflects both my personality and Perrier-Jouët. A freedom object, like Art Nouveau”.

To accompany the French Designer’s work and fully appreciate the tasting experience, Perrier-Jouët invited 3-star Michelin French Chef Anne-Sophie Pic, to come up with some culinary delicacies to sample around the Flower Table. Anne-Sophie Pic created a series of beautiful “Amuse-Bouches”, a real concentrate of sensorial emotions, in perfect harmony with Perrier-Jouët Cuvées.

By bringing these creative talents together, Perrier-Jouët has conjured up an outstanding tasting experience that touches all the senses and brings to life the aromas of each wine; from the legendary Grand Brut to the prestigious Belle Époque Cuvées. Cellar Master Hervé Deschamps concludes: “It’s fascinating to see how oenology, art and gastronomy combined together reveal the style and elegance of the Perrier-Jouët Champagnes – the experience is simply sublime”.