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My LOUIS XIII Debut: A First Sip with Cellar Master Baptiste Loiseau
Living in the frantic dopamine loop of notifications, we have become a generation obsessed with the visible. We curate our lives for an audience of strangers, confusing the price tag we can display with the value we actually feel. We are loud. We are fast. We are constantly “on,” leaving behind our human senses of touch, stillness, and depth. Instead, we swap them for visual intimacy, constant stimulation, and reach.
But sitting across from Baptiste Loiseau, the Cellar Master of LOUIS XIII, time behaves differently. We’re seated for lunch at COTE, the first Miami restaurant I’ve ever confidently called my favorite, surrounded by the hum of conversation, yet Baptiste carries a stillness that attracts attention without shouting for it. He is the guardian of a legacy spanning centuries, a man whose daily work involves tasting the past and preparing a future he will never see. In our two-hour conversation, a profound truth emerges: alcohol is an art, not just for fun, aesthetics, or showing off at tables. LOUIS XIII represents something you can’t flaunt, something you can’t post on the internet. It’s a luxury you have to feel, a moment you have to live, and a connection to yourself you have to rediscover.
To understand LOUIS XIII, you must first understand the man entrusted with its secrets. Baptiste Loiseau is not a scion of a cognac dynasty. He was born and raised in Cognac, a French town an hour from Bordeaux, where sunflowers beam and grapes soak in the region’s chalky soil, destined for greatness.
“I was not at all from a family involved in the Cognac industry. My grandparents were growing vegetables and flowers,” he says, his voice carrying the warmth of the terroir.
His journey wasn’t a straight line to the cellar. It was a winding path through winemaking studies that took him to South Africa and New Zealand, far from French soil. “It’s a little bit difficult when you’re a teenager to imagine that maybe it will be the place where you will settle,” he admits with a smile.
Game, Set, Pour: Reserve Miami’s Most Well-Served Match
At Reserve Cup Miami, the lush green courts buzzed with intensity as Team Reserve dominated the game, reinforcing the sport’s status as Miami’s newest obsession. With flawless weather overhead and the city showing off in full form, the event felt like Miami’s Wimbledon. Just louder, sleeker and significantly more tequila-forward.
As your focus drifts past the players rapid-fire rallies on the court, it lands on the backdrop, plopped in the ocean so enormous you could see it upon just walking in. A Bezos-sized yacht so massive rumors have it might be Jeff’s own floating palace. At least, that’s what was heard according to the whispers circulating the crowd. But if that rumor started somewhere between the DJ booth and my margarita…I’ll plead the fifth.
The scene was peak Miami perfection: blue skies, sunshine and a cool ocean breeze that somehow kept the heat at bay. The crowd was as dynamic as the competition itself: elite padel pros mingled with global entrepreneurs, cultural tastemakers, and familiar faces from sports and music. Braxton Berrios and Rick Ross. Steve Aoki and DJ Khaled. Not exactly a crossover you expect to see sharing the same sidelines—yet there they were, courtside.
Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal: The Custodian of Legacy at Château Angelus
In Saint-Émilion, time is respected, not chased. At Château Angelus, few understand this preservation more intimately than Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal. As the eighth-generation leader of one of Bordeaux’s most storied estates, she carries more than a family name; embodying centuries of history, expectation, and an unwavering sense of duty.
“I consider myself a custodian of the legacy,” Stéphanie de Boüard-Rivoal says, without hesitation. “There is no standstill. Either we move forward, or we move backward, and moving backward is not an option.”
That philosophy has defined her tenure since taking over the estate from her father in 2012, marking a new era for Angelus. One rooted in reverence for the past, but propelled by clarity, discipline, and vision. While the château’s bell towers remain a symbol of tradition, Stéphanie’s leadership has reshaped what modern luxury can look like in the world of fine wine.
For her, leadership begins with distinction. Emotion, she acknowledges, is inseparable from a legacy that spans eight generations, but it cannot dictate strategy.
“Emotion will have its place,” she explains. “But when it comes to decisions about the future of Angelus, there is no room for it.”
She draws a clear line between her role as a family shareholder and her responsibility as CEO, approaching the estate not only as heritage, but as an institution meant to endure long beyond her stewardship.
Perrier-Jouët Plants a New Future at Art Basel Miami Beach
A poetic collision of nature, design, and champagne — with a creative resonance that lingers long after the last sip.
At Art Basel Miami Beach 2025, Perrier-Jouët didn’t just pop up, it shifted the energy of the week. The Maison arrived with a unified mission: to bring nature, design, and craftsmanship into a single emotional register. What emerged was Plant Pulses, a new installation by longtime collaborator Marcin Rusak, and the debut of the Design for Nature Award, signaling a bold new chapter in the Maison’s cultural influence.
Axelle de Buffévent, Perrier-Jouët’s Global Culture & Creative Director, framed Miami itself as part of the exhibition. To her, the city’s shoreline and atmosphere were not the backdrop, but the medium — a landscape in dialogue with Rusak’s work. She noted that the piece’s future is still unfolding, hinting that the Miami installation may be only a beginning.
Inside Fontainebleau Miami Beach’s Extraordinary Wine Legacy
At Fontainebleau Miami Beach, indulgence is more than an experience, it’s a heritage. Behind the resort’s glittering façade and storied history lies a wine program that rivals the world’s finest, anchored by a two-story master wine vault housed within Prime 54, the property’s modern take on the classic steakhouse.
The collection ,spanning over 1,400 labels, reads like a love letter to the art of winemaking. Among its crown jewels: Château Margaux, Château Lafite Rothschild, and Domaine De La Romanée-Conti. The oldest bottles, dating back to the 1960s, reflect decades of thoughtful curation and devotion to craftsmanship. Guests dining at Fontainebleau’s signature restaurants—Hakkasan, Prime 54, and Mirabella—are invited to explore this unparalleled selection, each venue offering its own distinct and award-winning wine list. Together, they’ve earned the coveted 2025 Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence, solidifying Fontainebleau’s status as one of Miami’s most distinguished wine destinations.
