Schlagwort: Bengtsson

Wine and Art

November 2nd, 2025
When Bubbles Meet Brushes: The Enduring Art of Champagne Collaborations

In the world of fine wine, artistry flows as naturally as Champagne itself. From cellar to canvas, the great Champagne houses have long collaborated with artists to express their unique blend of craftsmanship, heritage, and imagination. These Champagne art collaborations go beyond design — they are cultural dialogues between creation and celebration. Let’s uncork the stories behind the maisons that have mastered this effervescent fusion of art and wine.

Maison Ruinart: The Pioneer of Artistic Collaboration

Alphonse Mucha’s 1896 Ruinart poster

The artistic journey of Champagne began with Maison Ruinart, founded in 1729 — the oldest Champagne house. In 1896, André Ruinart commissioned Alphonse Mucha, a leading Art Nouveau illustrator, to create a poster that forever changed how Champagne was seen.

Ruinart continues to honor that creative legacy through its Carte Blanche Artist Program (since 2008), inviting contemporary artists to reinterpret the maison’s heritage:
- Vik Muniz (2014) – vineyard portraits made from natural materials.
- David Shrigley (2020) – humorous reflections on sustainability and savoir-faire.
- Jeppe Hein (2022) – mirrored installations exploring conviviality.
- Eva Jospin (2023) – sculptural forest scenes transforming the chalk cellars.
Ruinart remains the benchmark for how tradition can inspire modern creativity.

Read more about Ruinart’s Carte Blanche series →

Dom Pérignon: The Art of Creation

Dom Pérignon X T. Murakami bridges traditional craftsmanship with contemporary art

At Dom Pérignon, creation is philosophy. Every vintage is treated as an artwork — a harmony between nature and time.

Key collaborations include:
- Jeff Koons (2013) – Balloon Venus for Dom Pérignon Rosé.
- Iris van Herpen (2003) – haute couture design meets fine Champagne.
- Lenny Kravitz (2018) – artistic direction blending design and music.
- Lady Gaga (2021) – a bold creative partnership embodying transformation and freedom, resulting in surreal bottle sculptures and fashion-inspired photography.
- Mathias Bengtsson (2024) – organic, nature-inspired designs symbolizing the living spirit of Champagne – > explore here
- Jean-Michel Basquiat (2024) -> explore more here
- Takashi Murakami (2025) – Known for his iconic Superflat aesthetic and smiling floral motifs, Murakami has designed both the label and presentation box for Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015 and Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2010. The designs feature vibrant, smiling flowers blooming against black backgrounds, an unmistakable Murakami signature. -> get your bottle here
Each partnership turns Dom Pérignon into more than a drink — it becomes a creative ritual.

Veuve Clicquot: Boldness and Vision

Simon Porte Jacquemus‘ design for Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018

Veuve Clicquot embodies innovation, from Madame Clicquot’s 19th-century breakthroughs to today’s creative ventures.
- Yayoi Kusama (2020) – vibrant floral reinterpretation of La Grande Dame 2012.
- Simon Porte Jacquemus (2025) – The collaboration unites two creative universes illuminated by the joy that is deeply rooted in their respective identities. The emblematic Veuve Clicquot yellow, first introduced in 1877, radiates the colour of the sun, while Simon Porte Jacquemus remains eternally inspired by his solar Southern French roots.> discover more, get your bottle here
Veuve Clicquot calls its spirit solaire — radiant, optimistic, and artistic.

Moët & Chandon: Heritage in a New Light

Daniel Arsham’s sculptural design for Moët & Chandon Impérial 2023.

In 2023, Moët & Chandon partnered with American artist Daniel Arsham, renowned for his “fictional archaeology.” His sculptural reinterpretation of the Moët Impérial bottle, and a site-specific installation in Épernay, offered a futuristic lens on Champagne’s timeless identity.

The project symbolized Moët’s dedication to both heritage and reinvention — where the bottle itself becomes an archaeological artifact of celebration.

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Beyond Champagne: When Red Wines Meet Art

The marriage of art and wine extends far beyond Champagne. Some of the world’s finest red wines have built artistic collaborations into their DNA.

Château Mouton Rothschild – Bordeaux

Since 1945, each vintage features a label designed by a renowned artist — including Picasso, Miró, Warhol, Chagall, Haring, and Jeff Koons. Every bottle is both collectible and cultural.

Château La Coste – Provence

A fusion of vineyard and open-air gallery, with works by Louise Bourgeois, Richard Serra, Ai Weiwei, and Tadao Ando.

Ornellaia – Tuscany

Through its Vendemmia d’Artista project (since 2009), artists like Michelangelo Pistoletto and William Kentridge celebrate each vintage’s character.

Château Lynch-Bages – Pauillac

Combines winemaking and architecture, notably through Jean-Michel Wilmotte’s art-driven redesign of its winery.

Hennessy: When Craftsmanship Meets Creative Vision

Celebrating 75 years of the NBA with a limited-edition decanter for its Paradis cognac by jeweler Lorenz Bäumer

In the world of spirits, Hennessy has long led the dialogue between art, design, and heritage. The maison’s collaborations celebrate craftsmanship beyond the barrel, blending cognac’s timeless refinement with contemporary expression. The NBA Limited Edition by Lorenz Bäumer, with its bold geometric design and subtle nods to the court, bridges culture, sport, and luxury.

Hennessy x Loewe (2025)

The collaboration between Hennessy X.O and Loewe’s features a handcrafted leather „nest“ inspired by a chestnut burr to encase Hennessy’s Paradis cognac. This partnership merges luxury fashion and fine spirits through a shared appreciation for craftsmanship and heritage, with Loewe’s artisans creating each leather casing over 10 hours, and Hennessy’s cognac representing a generations-old blend. The collection is available in a 70cl and a 3-liter version. – > more info

From its partnership with French artist Jean-Michel Othoniel dressed the decanter in flowing, amber-inspired glass motifs, each collaboration honors the spirit of transformation.

Together, these editions reflect Hennessy’s enduring commitment to creativity — proving that great cognac, like great art, is crafted to be experienced with all the senses.

Conclusion: The Art of Celebration

From Mucha’s Art Nouveau elegance for Ruinart to Daniel Arsham’s futuristic sculptures for Moët & Chandon, the fusion of art and wine is a living tradition. Whether sparkling or still, these collaborations invite us to experience wine not just as taste, but as emotion, vision, and story.

In every bottle, there’s a little masterpiece — waiting to be uncorked.
Ultra-Prestige Dom Pérignon edition with artist M. Bengtsson

August 28th, 2025
Embracing nature’s inspiration, a new creative dialogue gives life to two unique limited editions. Together, they embark on an innovative journey to shape nature’s raw and noble materials and elevate them towards growth.
A shared vision for an elevation quest.

The creative process

Compelled by a shared philosophy deeply rooted in shaping nature, Mathias Bengtsson and Vincent Chaperon express a mutual vision of elevation and growth, exploring the evolving relationship between nature, technology, and human creation – merging the traditional past with the future. This creative dialogue reflects the innovative journey of ‘Growth’: an elevation from nature to artistic creation. Like the vine planted in Champagne’s rich soil, Mathias Bengtsson and Dom Pérignon cultivate a form like a living organism that cradles and climbs around a magnum bottle of Dom Pérignon Vintage 1999 Plénitude 2 and Dom Pérignon Vintage 2000 Plénitude 2 Rosé.

The reveal

In the two limited editions born from Dom Pérignon and Mathias Bengtsson’s creative dialogue, an innovative bio-mimicry process is used to grow a sculpture using digital seeds programmed with a DNA containing instructions for its development. Mimicking the natural growth of the vine, the digital seeds mature under randomly applied meteorological conditions, resulting in a distinctive, organic aesthetic that emulates the rules and methods of nature. Algorithms echo the growth of the artwork with its organic shape, and exceptional artisans then meticulously handcraft each piece, bringing the digital design into the tangible world.

Gold Edition – Dom Pérignon P2 1999

For the first time Dom Pérignon Vintage 1999 P2 is sold in a magnum format. Aailable in exclusivity for this offer .

THE NOSE
Complexity brings sensory chiaroscuro, juxtaposing fruit and ripeness.
Warm, mineral , coca, and smoked peat notes converse with delicate dried flower and candied tropical fruit.
Overall sensation is enhanced with touches of peppery wood.

THE PALATE
The opening beams instantly and strikes a joyful major chord. The
Body is lively , umami resonates and sculpts the contours of the wine.
Surprisingly and deeply fruity , middle palate is characteristic of the vintage, and finish is tactile, with saline toasted notes.

Only 3 units available for Switzerland. Secure yours!

Rosé Edition – Dom Pérignon P2 1999 rosé

THE NOSE

Like Janus, the wine has two sides, expressing both warmth and coolness. The seductiveness of black cherries, dried figs, and roses contrasts with deeper notes of nutmeg and cocoa powder, culminating in a finish of toastiness, smoke, and ash.

THE PALATE

The initial impression is dominated by the consistency and integrated balance of all the different facets. The mouthfeel unfolds with suppleness and a round, even full-bodied sensation. The surprising finish tightens and then slackens, sappy and acidic, revealing notes of spices and dried citrus.

Only 1 unit available for Switzerland. Secure yours!

The artist – Mathias Bengtsson

BIOGRAPHY
Danish born in 1971, he studied furniture design at the Danish College of Design and the Art Centre College in Switzerland. In 1996, Bengtsson went to London to study under Ron Arad at the Royal College of Art. Mathias Bengtsson makes sculptural objects that are both visually striking and technically innovative. Bengtsson breaks down established boundaries between design, art, craft and technology.

Signature
- Surpass our imaginative boundaries.
- Defy & Transcend the matter
- Elevate with with a daring artisanal & technology combination.
Exhibitions & Collections

Centre Pompidou, Paris. MoMA, New York. The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Fendi Flagship in Roma. Design Museum, Copenhagen.

The place – Hautvillers

A deeply spiritual place. Hautvillers, the sacred ground whispers tales of Dom Pérignon’s genius, the Benedictine monk who unlocked the secrets of bubbly perfection. Dom Pérignon, the Maison, doesn’t just craft champagne; it embodies the spirit of its legendary namesake, pushing boundaries and pursuing absolute excellence with every vintage. Imagine, each bottle is a tribute to Dom Pérignon’s vision, a sparkling masterpiece born from centuries of passion and innovation.