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The Ultimate Collection

The Impossible Collection of Wine

$1,400 USD
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In this stunning addition to the Assouline Ultimate Collection, Enrico Bernardo, the world’s best sommelier, imagines the perfect cellar filled with the most exceptional wines of the twentieth century: The Impossible Collection of Wine. Weighing the virtues of rarity, terroir, taste, and historic...
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21 Wine Gifts That Are For Perfect For Sophisticated Hosts, Elle Decor, October 2017

L’Impossible Collection de Vins d’Enrico Bernardo, Gourmets and Co, November 2016

The $845 Wine Book that Dealers Can’t Keep in Stock, Bloomberg, November 2016

Cool Gift Ideas For Wine Lovers, Forbes, November 2016

Enrico Bernardo made his name at the Four Seasons George V in Paris and was named Best Sommelier of the World in 2004. His two restaurants, the Michelin Star–holding Il Vino and Goust, focus on pairing the perfect wine with each dish—and the perfect dish with each wine. Bernardo consults for numerous restaurants, and cooperates with the Association de la Sommellerie Internationale to promote wine culture for a new generation. He is the author of five books, including How to Taste Wine (2006) and How to Pair Wine (2011).

Michael Broadbent, Master of Wine, is a wine critic, writer, and auctioneer. He served as the head of Christie’s wine department for thirty-two years and is the author of numerous books.

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The Ultimate Collection

The Impossible Collection of Wine

$1,400

Ultraluxe wine collector's compendium

— Wine Spectator

In the details

Ultimate Collection curates culture from around the world and across the ages. Hand-bound using traditional techniques, with color plates hand-tipped on art-quality paper, each page of this limited-edition series bears the unique imprint of the artisan.

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In the details

Each purchase comes with complimentary white handling gloves and our signature tote bag.

Page count

204 pages

Number of illustrations

over 150

Language

English

Released on

November 2016

Dimensions

W 17.9 x L 20 x D 3.2 in

Cover materials

Hand-bound limited edition in a wooden crate

ISBN

9781614284710

Weight

25.0 lb

Author

Enrico Bernardo

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Assouline supports One Tree Planted in its commitment to create a more sustainable world through reforestation. Since 2019, this partnership has contributed to global reforestation efforts, with the long-term goal of creating a sustainable cycle by sourcing paper from the trees planted.

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Ultimate Gift Wrapping

Assouline signature gift wrapping is available. When this option is selected, books are wrapped in a special white matte gift wrapping paper – sourced specifically by the Assouline family for an authentic approach and sealed with the brand’s signature red wax seal for the final touch of luxury.

THE ART OF LUXURY BOOKMAKING

Since its beginnings in 1994, Assouline has been dedicated to creating books that are as informational as they are beautiful works of art. The respect for the product and the process of creation is evident in every facet – the traditional technique of hand-binding covers, the imagery that transports the reader to another place and time, the luxurious thickness of each page.

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THE ULTIMATE TOWER

Assouline’s Ultimate Tower serves as a stylish new way for our readers to prominently display our most iconic collection. Crafted in a matte-black metal with the Assouline logo engraved on front of its base, the stand is capable of holding ten Assouline Ultimate titles and is a must-have for every culture connoisseur.

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Culture

The 10 Most Collectible Bottles of Wine

From the crisp winds of Napa Valley to the humid suburbs of Constantia, here are ten sought after bottles of wine.
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Podcast

Culture Lounge Podcast Episode IV: WINE with Enrico Bernardo and Sébastien Labe

The esteemed sommelier and restaurateur joins the head sommelier at LVMH to explore all things wine, from their favorite vintages to the bottles they have come to love.

Sofia Quintero 3 Minute Read