2023 Auction Lots

2 – 3 Liter 2021 Roseblood Rosé
2 – 1.5 Liter 2021 Roseblood Rosé
2 – 750ml 2021 Roseblood Rosé

Ultimate six (6) night voyage into beauty, history and Rosé in France for two (2) couples

One (1) Daum Crystal Ginkgo Magnum Vase in one-of-a-kind amber and rich green colors, inspired by the leaves of the ginkgo tree

Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare from any major city in the United States to Paris, France for two (2) couples
Roundtrip airport transfers and private ground transportation to all stated activities

Paris, France:
Two (2) nights’ accommodations in Suites with a Terrace at Esprit Saint Germain in Paris, France for two (2) couples
Four (4) roundtrip, First Class high speed train tickets from Paris to Nancy
Private tour and VIP unmolding of a Daum piece at their factory with an official artistic director
Private lunch at Grand Café Foy in Stanislas, Nancy
Private guided tour of the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nancy, one of the oldest museums in France

Versailles, France:
One (1) night’s accommodation at Five-star Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle for two (2) couples
Private guided tour of the Hall of Mirrors and the Orangerie Gardens
Private dinner by Three Michelin-starred chef Alain Ducasse in Marie-Antoinette’s Cabinet
Private car transfer to Provence

Provence, France:
Two (2) nights’ luxury accommodations at Five-star Airelles Château d’Estoublon, home of Roseblood, for two (2) couples
Dinner with the former French President, Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy in the private salon at Château d’Estoublon
Breakfast or lunch in the olive groves or vegetable garden at Château d’Estoublon
Vineyard tour with wine and olive oil tasting at Château d’Estoublon
Guided visit to Les Baux-de-Provence, one of the most beautiful villages in France
Private car transfer to Gordes

Gordes, France:
One (1) night’s accommodation at Five-star Airelles, La Bastide de Gordes, Palace
Afternoon tea and macarons at Ladurée in the village of Gordes
Dinner at Clover Gordes prepared by Two Michelin-starred chef Jean-François Piège

The winning bidders’ party will experience France as few people ever have or ever will. If you’re a Francophile, or simply a lover of the good life in all its forms, don’t let this lot get away.

Your journey begins in Paris, where you’ll spend two nights at Esprit Saint Germain, an intimate and warm Five-star boutique hotel on the Left Bank, completely renovated in 2021. Your spacious Suite will have a terrace with a view of the rooftops of Paris and the Church of Saint-Sulpice.

While in Paris, you’ll board the TGV high-speed train for an excursion to Nancy and an introduction to the House of Daum. Founded by Jean Daum in 1878, Daum gained a worldwide reputation as the only commercial crystal manufacturer employing the pâté de verre (glass paste) process for art glass and crystal sculptures, a technique in which crushed glass is packed into a refractory mold and then fused in a kiln.

You’ll witness this remarkable process firsthand during a VIP tour of the factory with the Daum artistic director. Following the tour, you’ll visit the Musée des Beaux-Arts on the Place Stanislas, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. One of the oldest museums in France, it houses an important collection of paintings as well as a gallery dedicated to pieces by Daum. Afterward, you’ll have lunch at the Grand Café Foy on the Place Stanislas.

From Paris your party will head to Versailles for an overnight stay at the exclusive Airelles Château de Versailles, Le Grand Contrôle. The hotel is home to just 14 rooms, each a story of 18th-century splendor with period furnishings and drapes; the magic of a stay here is enhanced by privileged access to the palace and gardens. You’ll have a VIP tour of the Hall of Mirrors and the Orangerie Gardens, followed by a private dinner by famed Three Star Michelin chef Alain Ducasse in Marie-Antoinette’s Cabinet.

A private car will now whisk you to Provence for a stay at Château d’Estoublon, producing olive oil and exceptional wine since 1489. Although the 500-acre estate is owned by former French President Nicolas Sarkozy and his wife Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, your party will have the keys to the castle for two nights. On one of those nights, you’ll dine with the President and his wife in their private salon. During the rest of the time, you’ll tour the vineyards, taste the olive oil and exceptional Rosé and bask in the timeless beauty of Provence.

You’ll visit the haunting village of Les Baux-de-Provence, located on a rocky outcrop in the Alpilles mountains. One of the most beautiful sites in France, Les Baux is famous for both olive oil and wine in addition to tourism.

For the finale of your French adventure, you’ll move on to Gordes, a picturesque village on a rocky promontory in the Vaucluse mountains. You’ll spend the night at Airelles La Bastide de Gordes, Palace, a former stately home overlooking the historic village, supervised by a warm and caring staff.

You’ll take afternoon tea at Ladurée, the Gordes branch of the famed Parisian pastry shop established in 1862—don’t miss the famous macarons. That evening, you’ll dine at the Clover Restaurant at Airelles La Bastide and experience a meal prepared by Michelin-starred chef Jean-François Piège.

The memories of your amazing journey will linger in your home every time you look at your Daum Ginkgo Magnum Vase: a unique, one-of-a-kind example of artistic glassware inspired by the vibrant colors of the ginkgo tree.

Bid high for this unforgettable experience and remember: It’s ALL for the kids!

UPDATE: Lot now includes the below wines:
2 – 3 Liter 2021 Roseblood Rosé
2 – 1.5 Liter 2021 Roseblood Rosé
2 – 750ml 2021 Roseblood Rosé

Insider's Info

Roundtrip, Business Class Airfare from any major city in the contiguous United States to Paris, France is roundtrip airport transfers and all ground transportation to and from stated activities are included. Meals are included as stated above and served with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Additional meals are at the winning bidders’ expense. Gratuities are not mandatory in France and any gratuities are at the discretion of the winning bidders. This trip is to be taken May to June or September to October in 2023 and must be planned 60 days in advance. The Daum Ginkgo Magnum Vase is made of one-of-a-kind colors, custom created for the Naples Winter Wine Festival, weighs approximately 7 lbs. and its dimensions are 18.5” L x 18.5” W x 21.65” H. Vase will be available to take home from the auction, be picked up at the Naples Children & Education Foundation office post-auction or shipped at the winning bidders’ expense.

Donor

Daum and Roseblood