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Gastronomy
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Gastronomy
Over 3,800 references and 30,000 bottles: the Taillevent cellar is a real treasure-trove for wine-lovers. This passion dates back to the restaurant's origins, with its former master, André Vrinat, who already made a cult of great vintages he loved, classifying them by region and year of origin. His son, Jean-Claude, perpetuated this tradition by creating Les Caves de Taillevent in 1987. Today, over 2,000 labels are proposed in Parisian boutiques, and a selection, unique worldwide, in Japanese and Lebanese cellars.
When they took ownership of the restaurant, Thierry, Stéphane, and Laurent Gardinier were intent on pursuing this tradition. Worthy owners of a collection of exceptional wines, they introduced the world of Les Caves de Taillevent to Lebanon by opening their doors in Beirut in 2013, then in Japan in 2018. In 2023, a second address appeared in Paris, at 130 rue de la Pompe, in the heart of the very chic 16th arrondissement. Real showcases characterized by natural wood and subdued lighting, these boutiques play host to prestigious vintages rubbing shoulders with affordable wines and treasures with very promising futures.
Wanting to share their passion with a wider circle, the Gardinier brothers invented an innovative concept with Les 110 de Taillevent, located at 195 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré. This restaurant proposes a one-off selection of 110 wines served by the glass, accompanied by an original "carte sommelière" on which each dish is paired with five wines: "Révélation" for the curious, "Sérénité" for fans of classicism, "Audace" for those fond of contrasts, "Plénitude" for great mature wines, and "Secret" offering a surprise in playful blind tastings in black glasses. The traditional "vol-au-vent" can thus be paired with a Valdeorras "A Portela" 2016 or a Chassagne Montrachet 2018 from Le Domaine Blain-Gagnard. All in elegant, refined decor designed by interior architect Pierre-Yves Rochon. Since 2015, London has also offered this experience, in Marylebone and close to Mayfair.
In the up-market neighbourhood of Marunouchi in Tokyo, L’Esprit de Taillevent unveils an unprecedented hybrid concept between bar and wine cellar. "The aim was to capture the essence of the Taillevent restaurant and Les 110 de Taillevent," explains interior architect Yann Montfort, who worked on the project. Taking the best of two worlds to create a unique experience: a simple, refined proposal with the possibility of dining, choosing one's wine, and even taking it away. With the expertise and elegance of the original address, L'Esprit de Taillevent is a real ambassador for taste and conviviality, offering immersion abroad in classic French excellence.
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