Grey Goose believes that life is full of moments of celebration, big and small, planned and spontaneous, and those moments need something worthy of the occasion – a vodka of unparalleled quality that’s made without compromise. In celebration of these moments in the lives of select celebrated South Africans that are making waves across the country, the super-premium vodka brand hosted a week-long excursion in France, where the guests were treated to a bouquet of tailor-made experiences that exemplified the Live Victoriously lifestyle.
The 5-star week was kick started with a night in Paris that included, pre-dinner cocktails at the legendary Ritz Paris hotel’s Bar Hemingway, followed by dinner at Manko Paris, where the exquisite Peruvian cuisine was paired with delectable Grey Goose cocktails. Guests rounded up the night with a visit to Le Syndicat that is one of the top 25 cocktail bars in the world. The night was a taste of the full Grey Goose experience – glamorous and captivating, but with the best of the experience awaiting the guests at Le Logis.
Nestled in the heart of France’s winelands, Le Logis is the home of Grey Goose. Immersive and luxurious in nature, the Le Logis Experience is a true reflection of Grey Goose’s indisputable standing as the super-premium vodka of choice. From bike rides in the quintessential French countryside, to banquets prepared with the freshest French cuisine, an oysters and martinis experience where guests are taught to make the perfect Grey Goose martini, as well as the ‘Mindful Morning’ experience encompassing a sunrise yoga session, the Le Logis Experience exemplifies refined elegance.
The recipients of this incredible experience read like a who’s who of purveyors of South Africa’s luxury industry, across a variety of genres and disciplines. Professional chefs Nthabiseng Ramaboa, aka Chef Nti, Chef and Restauranteur Chef Wandile (Mabaso), Kefilwe Mabote –unquestionably Mzansi’s most recognized luxury influencer, curator of bespoke luxury experiences Vika Shipalana, content creator Lerato Kgamanyane, and media personality, model and actor Maps Maponyane. The group was hosted at Le Logis by Grey Goose pioneer François Thibault.
Born and raised in Cognac region where Le Logis is located, Francois Thibault was instrumental in transforming Le Logis from the 17th century manor house into the memorable ‘Home of Grey Goose’ it is today. He shared the story of the iconic Grey Goose vodka, and walked the guests through the fascinating and intricate process of how the world’s finest vodka is created, albeit without revealing its secret recipe.
Grey Goose vodka is 100% traceable from crop to cork. From harvest to milling to distillation to bottling, every step is done in France. The distillation process removes the gluten from the finest Picardie winter wheat without removing what gives it its distinctive character.; an important point to note for the health-conscious vodka enthusiast.
Consumers have become more aware, conscious and concerned about everything they consume. So, here’s another reason to fall in love with the brand as Grey Goose ensures that it uses only the softest wheat from Picardie, the bread basket of France, and the purest spring water from Gensac-la-Pallue, to craft the exceptional spirit.
Reminiscing about the whole experience Lerato Kgamanyane mused, “Imagine a sanctuary that you’ve always dreamed of escaping to. This exquisite manor was exactly that vision. There’s not a single inch of Le Logis that isn’t utterly picturesque, while still managing to feel like a home – a home where you can rest, feast, dance and totally reconnect with yourself.”
The incredibly memorable week was rounded up with a 3-course delectable dinner paired with cocktails that were personalized with each guest’s image attached to the stem of the glasses. A beautiful, moving touch!
The Le Logis experience was best described by Vika Shipalana, who stated that, “The entire week was absolutely magical. Le Logis felt like home – except with touches of unbelievable luxury! The hospitality was incredible, the attention to detail, second to none. If there’s one thing I took from this experience, it’s that you should, at all times, be unwavering in your pursuit of excellence. People will eventually thank you for it. The Grey Goose Le Logis Experience was truly a master class in elegance, sophistication and sheer excellence!”
About Le Logis
Tucked away in the heart of the renowned cognac region is Le Logis – the 17th-century country manor we call home. This region is not only famous for producing the world’s finest wines and
spirits, but it’s also where our maître de chai (cellar master), François Thibault, was born and raised. The estate was restored and renovated from the ground up, with special care taken to preserve its historic significance inside and out. Comfortable, contemporary and chic, Le Logis has 14 elegant bedrooms, a salon, dining room, open-house kitchen, patio, outdoor swimming pool, poolside BBQ and cocktail bar. A series of specially designed immersive spaces bring the production of GREY GOOSE to life. From field to bottle, each space reveals a part of our unique story.
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