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Welcome Spring with “Le Vase” from Laurent-Perrier and Baccarat
Champagne Laurent-Perrier and Baccarat release versatile, elegant ice bucket

April 2008

“Le Vase” available at John Walker

Sausalito, CA — Just in time for spring, Champagne Laurent-Perrier and Baccarat present “Le Vase,” a dual-purpose crystal ice bucket perfect for chilling a bottle of Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut as well as for showcasing a bouquet of spring flowers.

Le Vase will be released on April 1 as a limited edition collector’s item—only 250 were produced—and will be available exclusively at John Walker in San Francisco, CA.

Created in 1933 from Baccarat’s workshop of original drawings, the template for Le Vase was referred to as The Perfection. The edition has since been customized by French designer Gabrielle de Vareilles exclusively for Laurent-Perrier. A branch of pink cherry blossoms runs across this exquisite crystal vase and gift box. The design captures the simple, harmonious, lively, and poetic world inspired by Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut. This elegant and prestigious crystal vase, handcrafted from the finest crystal in the world, celebrates the 40th birthday of Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut – the best selling rosé Champagne in the world.

Revered by oenophiles for its flavor and by aesthetes for the beauty of its 17th century-style bottle, Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut has become the benchmark for rosé Champagnes around the world. Its elegant, salmon-pink color and crisp aromas hint at fresh red fruits such as strawberries, red currants, raspberries and black cherries.

“Le Vase” by Baccarat and Laurent-Perrier —

• Suggested Retail Price: $1,500.
  • Bottle of Cuvée Rosé Brut
  • Crystal vase
  • Decorative gift bag
• Availability: Starting April 1, 2008
• Retailer:
  John Walker
  175 Sutter St
  San Francisco, CA 94104
  (415) 986-2707

About Cuvée Rosé Brut

Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé Brut is the world’s best-selling rosé Champagne. Unlike most rosé Champagnes, the basis of this rosé Champagne is obtained by controlled maceration, which helps extract the color and reveals the full aromatic richness of the Pinot Noir grapes, giving it an extraordinary depth and freshness.

About Baccarat

Founded in 1764, French luxury brand Baccarat is recognized globally as the eminent creator of luxury crystal. With more than three thousand permanent references, from traditional crystal lighting to stemware, barware home décor, jewelry and fashion accessories, and with commissions for the likes of Japanese Emperors and Russian Tsars, as well as European royalty, Baccarat is rightly proud of its heritage. For over 243 years, Baccarat has graced royal palaces, presidential and private residences worldwide.

About Laurent-Perrier Champagne

Founded in 1812, Laurent-Perrier has grown to become the largest family-run Champagne house, and one of the most esteemed. The House of Laurent-Perrier offers a wide range of fine Champagnes, including Brut L-P, Cuvée Rosé Brut, Ultra Brut, Demi-Sec, Brut Millésimé 1999, Grand Siècle Alexandra Rosé, Kosher Brut, and Kosher Rosé.