February 13, 2025 – For the second year, Rare Champagne participated in the live auction at the 25th annual Naples Winter Wine Festival which in total raised more than $34 million on Jan. 25 at The Ritz-Carlton Naples, Tiburón, bringing the total raised over 25 years to nearly $336 million.
Auction Lot 2, entitled “Champagne Fit for Royalty,” secured a winning bid of $580,000. The experience includes:
- Six nights in France with the best of Paris, followed by special insider access in Reims.
- Their three nights in Paris include a private tour of the Palace of Versailles and a visit to Maison Mellerio, the oldest and last family-owned jewelry house in France.
- They’ll then transfer to Reims for three nights where Rare Champagne’s Chef de Cave Émilien Boutillat will give them a VIP tour of the vineyards and cellar along with a special tasting.
- Their party will visit the famous Reims Cathedral and luxuriate in Suites at the restored Résidence Eisenhower, including a multicourse dinner paired with rare champagne library vintages.
- Back home, each couple will be able to recreate their experience with a pair of 2008 and 2014 magnums.
“Rare Champagne is a tribute to time, patience, and the extraordinary artistry of nature. To see our cuvées inspire such generosity at the Naples Winter Wine Festival is a true honor. This event reflects the spirit of excellence and elegance that defines Rare Champagne, and we are proud to contribute to such a worthy cause that uplifts future generations,” said Maud Rabin, Directrice Rare Champagne.
To date, Rare Champagne has raised $1,230,000 for the Naples Winter Wine Festival’s charity partners.
Using the funds raised from this year’s auction lot from Rare Champagne, NCEF will award grants to local organizations and fund strategic initiatives supporting Collier County children in need on March 17, 2025.
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ABOUT RARE CHAMPAGNE: Rare Champagne boasts a noble origin dating back to 1785 when Queen Marie Antoinette tasted the House’s first cuvée. With limited production and unapologetically exclusive, Rare Champagne stands as a regal rejection of convention. Since 1976, only 14 vintages have been released: 1976, 1979, 1985, 1988, 1990, 1998, 1999, 2002, 2006, 2008, 2013, and Rare Rosé Millésime 2007, 2008, 2012, and 2014. Rare Champagne transcends norms and conventions to reveal an unparalleled champagne. The Cellar Master crafts each Rare Champagne vintage to reflect an exceptional year, magnifying nature itself. The house recently achieved B Corp Certification and joined the selective B Lab community, a non-profit network founded in 2006.
