"The French Connection" - Lot 13 in the 2024 Auction Napa Valley

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RAYMOND VINEYARDS
LOT 13
The French Connection
Jean-Charles Boisset and Messika take you on a stunning journey through the City of Lights, filled with exclusive opportunities to immerse yourself in the luxury of Paris Fashion Week.
Born into the world of wine in the Burgundian village of Vougeot, Jean-Charles Boisset leads the family-owned business with a passionate commitment to fine wine, history, quality and a deep respect for the environment. More recently, he has expanded from the world of wine and spirits to include a lifestyle vision; he has created the JCB Passion Collection by Baccarat-the first glassware line the historic French crystal company has ever done with a vintner. With Raymond Vineyards celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2024 and JCB opening a new namesake location in St. Helena to accompany his Yountville and San Francisco salons, there is no better time to indulge in the innovative and entrepreneurial spirit of Jean-Charles Boisset.
Driven by a desire to create diamond fashion jewelry of unwavering beauty, Valérie Messika created her own Parisian Jewelry House in 2005. In her work, she reinvents the richly symbolic and meaningful stone into a desirable and disruptive object that lends self-confidence to anyone who wears it.
In celebration of their 20th anniversary in 2025, Messika is delighted to offer two tickets to attend their 2025 High Jewelry fashion show during Paris fashion week. On this occasion, Valérie Messika, the founder and creative director, will introduce her latest creations to the world. Enjoy exclusive access to the fashion show pre/after party and celebrate the magnificence of diamonds. During your stay, you’ll be accommodated in one of the top hotels in Paris with a concierge at your disposal.
Your visit to Paris would not be complete without a hosted intimate dinner at the private home of Raymond Vineyards & JCB Proprietor Jean-Charles Boisset. Situated on the most fashionable Paris street, Rue Saint-Honoré, his home was designed in collaboration with famed Jaques Garcia and is just steps from Place Vendôme and the Louvre. Following the evening, Jean-Charles will escort you to a Parisian Cabaret performance-VIP-style, naturally.
Raise your paddles high to experience this French Connection like no other!
WINE OFFERINGS
- 1 x 1.5L (Magnum) 2019 Raymond Vineyards 50th Anniversary Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
- 1 x 1.5L (Magnum) 2019 Raymond Vineyards 50th Anniversary Valley Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
- 1 x 1.5L (Magnum) 2014 Raymond Vineyards Generations Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
- 1 x 1.5L (Magnum) 2016 JCB No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
- 1 x 1.5L (Magnum) 2016 JCB No. 10 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
- 1 x 1.5L (Magnum) 2016 The Surrealist by JCB Red Wine, Napa Valley
PARIS FASHION WEEK MESSIKA HIGH JEWELRY SHOW
- 2 Tickets to the Messika Paris Fashion Show in September 2025
- 2 Invitations to the pre-fashion show party or after party
- Private appointment for 2 guests at the esteemed Hotel Crillon Messika showroom
- Hosted visit for 2 guests to the Rue de La Paix boutique
- 2-nights accommodation for 2 guests (1 room) at the
Mandarin Oriental or similar tier hotel
- Meet Valérie Messika, the founder and creative director of the brand
PARISIAN LUXURY WITH JCB
- Invitation for 2 guests to an intimate dinner at the private home of Jean-Charles Boisset, featuring wines from his Burgundy domaines
- 2 VIP tickets to a Parisian Cabaret performance, with Jean-Charles as your host
- Private tour for 2 guests of Maison Baccarat Paris and lunch in the Baccarat Crystal room
- One pair of JCB Baccarat Passion Collection wine glasses
- One pair of JCB Baccarat Passion Collection Champagne glasses