{"id":39067,"date":"2026-01-30T16:53:39","date_gmt":"2026-01-30T15:53:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/?p=39067"},"modified":"2026-04-14T18:30:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T16:30:10","slug":"luxus-magazine-champagne-chalets-balls-and-games-in-wintertime","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magazine.luxus-plus.com\/en\/luxus-magazine-champagne-chalets-balls-and-games-in-wintertime\/","title":{"rendered":"Luxus Magazine: champagne, chalets, balls, and games in wintertime"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"initial-letter\"><p>Your favorite print magazine is back with issue 13, as fresh and sparkling as a glass of champagne. And there&#8217;s twice as much of the divine nectar thanks to an exclusive interview with Vitalie Taittinger and an investigation into the new food and wine pairings advocated by the younger generation. Added to this are other dreamlike topics such as balls, Marilyn Monroe, and Marie Antoinette&#8230; Enough to make you seriously lose your head.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>And 13<\/b>!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The winter issue of Luxus Magazine is not a bad omen, but rather a lucky number. As usual, your magazine promises a selection of articles that are as fascinating as they are in-depth, covering everything from business to lifestyle, history (both big and small), culture, and inspiring personalities.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/luxus-plus.com\/produit\/luxus-magazine-hiver-2025-2026\/\">Issue 13 of LUXUS Magazine is now available<\/a> in print and digital formats\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>A gourmet and playful mood<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>This winter issue of Luxus Magazine invites you to<\/b> <b>the finest tables with the drink of gods and kings, champagne.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To illustrate this jewel of French gastronomy that is the envy of the world, we spoke with Vitalie Taittinger. Interviewed by Victor Gosselin, this heiress and president of Taittinger Champagnes since January 2020 reflects on the values of the House, her vision of champagne, leadership, and the ambitions of her beautiful family business.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This conversation is complemented by Anthony Conan&#8217;s journey through the <b>history of the eponymous champagne house<\/b> and estate, set against a backdrop of chivalric legend.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The tasting experience continues with an <b>analysis<\/b> by Pauline Duvieu, who <b>goes through the wine tasting menu<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>A sociological dive, complete with practical advice and a spotlight on the specific cases of champagne and caviar. The main courses of the issue conclude with a major investigation by Victor Gosselin into the growing enthusiasm of established luxury houses for board games.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>From traditional board games to world-famous franchises, you&#8217;ll understand why the gaming fever is not about to subside.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>With the return of the Netflix series Bridgerton, with its costumes and furious Victorian atmosphere, <b>the short story<\/b> in this issue focuses on <b>the ball<\/b>. Small or large, private or public, natural or masked, it continues to turn the heads of generations enamored with beauty and lightness. A journey born of a true immersion in this world of grand style dancing by Victor Gosselin.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Other incarnations of beauty and elegance<\/b> punctuate this issue, such as this portrait, beyond the glitz, of <b>Marilyn Monroe<\/b>, whose centenary is being celebrated this year, and this mood board on the last queen of France, <b>Marie Antoinette<\/b>, who is being honored with an exhibition at the Victoria &amp; Albert Museum in London.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Add to that <b>the must-reads from your magazine<\/b>, with <b>Data and Timeline<\/b>, both by Anthony Conan, which look back at <b>the sustainability challenges facing ski resorts<\/b> and the author of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, <b>a genius of literature&#8230; and foresight, Jules Verne<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Finally, you&#8217;ll find your <b>Shopping<\/b> section, which will take you <b>from table to table<\/b>, from gourmet restaurants to jazz clubs and even more immersive worlds. And, as always, <b>our best tips for outings, reading, and music<\/b> are compiled in our <b>Fast &amp; Curious<\/b> section. Not to mention Pauline Duvieu&#8217;s <b>address book<\/b>, which invites you to dream (perhaps?) of something better than a life in a castle: <b>a life in a chalet<\/b>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>See the full summary:<\/h3>\n<p>NEWS<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bacha Coffee promises a tasting experience reminiscent of One Thousand and One Nights<\/li>\n<li>Piper Heidsieck presents Essentiel Blanc de Noirs, a unique cuv\u00e9e<\/li>\n<li>Eisenberg Paris unveils its exclusive, patented anti-aging trio<\/li>\n<li>Louis XIII diversifies into tableware<\/li>\n<li>Bremont releases a steel version of its Terra Nova Jumping Hour watch<\/li>\n<li>The Cartier Foundation moves opposite the Louvre<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>DATA Winter sports face an economic model overhaul<\/p>\n<p>TIMELINE Jules Verne, the visionary who imagined the modern world before its time<\/p>\n<p>MOODBOARD Marie-Antoinette Style: history&#8217;s first influencer<\/p>\n<p>SUCCESS STORY Taittinger, the House of a Champagne tale: between family heritage and experiential innovation<\/p>\n<p>DECODING Food and wine pairings: when the rules are broken. From simple tasting to sensory experience<\/p>\n<p>SHOPPING Cards on the table: five stylish gift ideas for exceptional evenings<\/p>\n<p>INVESTIGATION When luxury lends itself to play: board games revisited, now collector&#8217;s items<\/p>\n<p>CHRONICLE Experiential luxury at the heart of LUXperience(s): excellence in customer experience<\/p>\n<p>PORTRAIT Marilyn Monroe, beyond the mirages of Hollywood: centenary of the birth of an icon<\/p>\n<p>A LITTLE HISTORY&#8230; A brief history of the Ball, or the whirlwind of life between Vienna and Paris<\/p>\n<p>FAST &amp; CURIOUS<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cultural calendar for the season: carnivals, snowy celebrations, and winter festivals<\/li>\n<li>The most eagerly awaited movie and TV series releases of the season<\/li>\n<li>Selection of novels &amp; coffee table books<\/li>\n<li>Music selection<\/li>\n<li>7 exhibitions around the world not to be missed<\/li>\n<li>Address book: Mountains, hotels at the summit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWS<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Vitalie Taittinger, President of Taittinger Champagne<\/li>\n<li>Maud Rabin, Director of Rare Champagne<\/li>\n<li>K\u00e9vin Bodnar, private driver in Reims specializing in Champagne wine tourism<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Want to receive every issue and never miss any luxury news? <a href=\"https:\/\/luxus-plus.com\/en\/luxus-mag-subscription\/\">Subscribe to LUXUS Magazine<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Featured photo: \u00a9 Luxus Magazine<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your favorite print magazine is back with issue 13, as fresh and sparkling as a glass of champagne. 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