The 2024 Bordeaux barrel tastings continue with Merlot-based red wines from elite Right Bank estates Cheval Blanc, Canon, Troplong Mondot and Beauséjour Bordeaux has begun its annual en primeur tastings, when the wine trade tastes the region's most recent vintage for the first time. Wine Spectator senior editor James Molesworth is in Bordeaux, tasting the 2024 wines from barrel at some of the region's top estates and sharing his tasting notes. His latest visits are to châteaus Canon, Beauséjour, Troplong Mondot and Cheval Blanc and more in St.-Emilion for a look at the newest wines in barrel. Full access to our database of more than 425,000 wine ratings Early access to reviews on our editors' favorite just-rated wines The 2024 Bordeaux barrel tastings conclude with Bordeaux whites and sweet dessert wines fro… The 2024 Bordeaux barrel tastings continue with Merlot-based red wines from Pomerol and … The 2024 Bordeaux barrel tastings continue in Pessac-Léognan at Château Malartic-Lagravière … The 2024 Bordeaux barrel tastings continue with Cabernet- and Merlot-based Margaux reds at … Two mini-verticals from Bordeaux's Fonbadet and Château Pauillac suggest a bright future … The 2024 Bordeaux barrel tastings continue with Cabernet- and Merlot-based grands vins … Advertise • Subscribe • Contact The Golf Wire a leading owner and operator of private country clubs and upscale daily-fee golf courses across the U.S. is excited to announce its acquisition of The Club at Cheval from LKJ Management in Tampa Bay This marks Heritage’s 42nd club nationwide and its ninth in the state of Florida The Club at Cheval boasts an excellent 18-hole golf course designed by Steve R The property also features a newly renovated clubhouse and restaurant and pickleball programming tailored to all skill levels It also hosts a popular youth summer camp that offers premier golf instruction and programming aimed at growing the game has been a strategic priority for Heritage,” said Jim Oliver Chief Operating Officer of Heritage Golf Group “The Club at Cheval is a natural complement to our portfolio and our four other Southwest Florida clubs makes it a strong addition.” Heritage Golf Group has immediate capital improvement plans for The Club at Cheval The Steve Smyers Signature Golf Course will undergo a multi-million-dollar project that will transform the overall playability “This club already has an exceptional foundation and we’re excited to take it to the next level through these extensive course renovations,” said Oliver “Our goal is to elevate the golf experience for both current and prospective Cheval Members.” Heritage will provide Cheval Golf Members with reciprocal access to other Heritage Golf Group local clubs including the neighboring acclaimed TPC Tampa Bay Additional enhancements to other areas of the Club will be guided by Member feedback and insights gathered through focus groups Heritage will also place a renewed emphasis on enhancing the calendar of social and competitive events for Cheval Members and guests with extensive proficiency in golf club operations continues to elevate the member experience through transforming and improving amenities and programming at recently acquired clubs The expanding network further enhances the value of Heritage Golf Group membership through the Heritage Plus Network—a reciprocal travel benefit that affords golf members access to other participating Heritage clubs Since purchasing Heritage Golf Group in January 2020 the current ownership and leadership team has grown the company to include 42 clubs across the US The company continues to grow by acquiring a mix of private country clubs in residential communities member-owned clubs with growth potential seeking strategic alternatives and premium daily-fee and resort golf properties in major resort destinations and metropolitan markets Guided by the principle of evolving the golf experience to the highest level each individual club’s amenities and operational systems are tailored to augment its unique assets Media Contact Mary Moore, Heritage Golf Group,  Phone: 703-570-4955, mmoore@heritagegolfgroup.com Caroline Burroughs, Heritage Golf Group, Phone: 703-909-4317,  cburroughs@heritagegolfgroup.com FAQ | Privacy Policy | Turnstile Media Group © 2025 Join us to receive the Wire with the latest golf industry  news Martin Carlino is a co-founder and the senior editor who assigns and edits The Record stories Martin is an experienced and award-winning education reporter who was the editor of The Northbrook Tower Photo of Menu                                                                        The Xavierite According to Food Network, Au Cheval has the best burger in the nation. With its original location being just downtown I got to eat at the restaurant’s sister location in New York City they mean “on horseback,” but in food terms it means “topped with a fried egg.”  many of the food options include fried egg: cheeseburgers and tables fit only a maximum of four people.  One should be dressed business casual to enter.  I entered the restaurant with my party a minute after they opened and nearly every patron inside had their food and was eating.  I heard from my uncle that the root beer was homebrewed Not even five seconds after I said that’s what I wanted it was brought to me in an extremely fancy glass and the taste was unlike any root beer I’ve had before without any kind of carbonation that rises in one’s throat I regret not getting it as a root beer float.  I almost made my burger a double cheeseburger revealed that single cheeseburgers have two patties and double cheeseburgers have three that helps make up for the price of the burger I decided to simply just order French fries to share Something I noticed was that the restaurant chef’s are always cooking due to the mass amounts of people that wait outside to get a table I was even told that the outdoor standby line has even had people waiting more than three hours for food The commitment just proves that the restaurant was worth it.  and the ratio of cheese to burger was perfect If only I could stay in that moment of taking the first bite the bacon was thick and incredibly flavorful.  I was sad to say that I didn’t have any leftovers; the food was too good especially since the restaurant was beginning to get busy It was then that the restaurant gave plastic containers for both our food they gave us a very nice bag to put these in it was relatively similar to Gordon Ramsay Burger The traditional cheeseburgers ranged from $17-$19 My meal at Au Cheval was an unforgettable experience I have nothing but good things to say about the restaurant and its service but make sure to arrive early since they don’t accept reservations Cheval Blanc St-Barth is quiet luxury incarnate Réglade/Courtesy of Cheval Blanc St-Barth carla segues/Courtesy of Cheval Blanc St-Barth Home » Growth at Cheval Collection Serviced apartment group Cheval Collection is poised to take its portfolio above the 1,000 units milestone as it makes plans to add further properties during 2025 The company opened Cheval Maison – Expo City Dubai in March 2025 with the opening taking the international portfolio to more than 950 operational apartments It has more than doubled in size in just four years from a point where the Lexham Gardens by Cheval Maison project was opened in London Cheval is looking to grow faster by signing management contracts in future taking on the operation of existing or newly built apartments owned by other landlords Properties can be signed under any one of the group’s three brands: Cheval Residences While the Residences brand aims to be at the heart of the city properties in the Maison brand deliver more for those seeking to be part of a local neighbourhood The upcoming My Locanda brand is an urban lifestyle accommodation concept connecting more closely with the local community to suit groups and families wanting a comfortable place to stay together Residents can enjoy amenities including a rooftop pool there are also meeting and event spaces in the property.Further openings are planned in the Middle East Cheval has already committed to play its part in expanding the Saudi Arabian hospitality sector, with a planned opening of Cheval Ladun Living in Riyadh the project will feature 130 apartments of varying sizes all located in a tower that will also feature a gym “The serviced apartment sector is now firmly in the mainstream for investors considering a move into hospitality,” said Daniel Johansson Cheval’s director of development and acquisitions “Our brands offer luxury products with efficient operations; the best of both worlds for owners looking to enter or expand in the sector Guests are also drawn to the flexibility of our apartments which provide a high-end backdrop to their break Despite its modest scale, compared with major international hotel brand groups, Cheval has taken several steps to ensure it punches above its weight. One of those steps was to join the Global Hotel Alliance with the company being Europe’s first serviced apartment operator to join the platform GHA acts as a marketing force for its members around the globe to support all its member accommodation providers Another Cheval Maison property under way is in the Scottish city of Glasgow a 70 unit development will be the group’s fifth property in Scotland with the West Regent Street location expected to open in 2026 Start a free trial of THP’s database with over 8,500 hotel projects and key contact details You are currently viewing a placeholder content from HubSpot Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers THP is a subsidiary of Sleeper Media © 2025 copyright TOPHOTELPROJECTS GmbH – all rights reserved LVMH strives to ensure the long-term development of each of its Maisons in keeping with their identity BackCOMMITMENTSCommitted to positive impact environmental and cultural initiatives with a long-term vision The Group works closely with numerous stakeholders that address important social issues BackMAISONSLVMH is home to 75 distinguished Maisons rooted in six different sectors each of our brands builds on a specialty legacy while keeping an unwavering focus on the exquisite caliber of its products Home Wines & Spirits Home Fashion & Leather goods Home Perfumes & Cosmetics Home Watches & Jewelry Home Selective Retailing Home Other activities BackJOINUSWith more than 75 prestigious Maisons covering six business sectors, LVMH offers boundless opportunities. 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LVMH x FORMULA 1®InvestorsBackINVESTORSLVMH with 84.7 billion euros revenue in 2024 and a retail network of over 6,300 stores worldwide this new Maison embodies an exceptional art de vivre in one of the world’s most beautiful destinations With 52 villas that offer stunning uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean the Cheval Blanc Seychelles stands out for its harmony with the lush nature of the Seychelles The culinary offering features five distinct restaurant concepts proposes special treatments inspired by the island’s nature wonders Guided by its quest for excellence and deep connection with local identity Cheval Blanc aims to promise its guests unforgettable memories Guided by its quest for excellence and its deep attachment to local authenticity Cheval Blanc aims to offer its guests unforgettable memories Next slide Open the gallery Latest newsAll news News LVMHCheval Blanc opens sixth Maisons in the Seychelles COPYRIGHTS SeychellesChevron and there are five excellent restaurants serving Asian Cheval Blanc Seychelles promises a friction-free experience in a luscious When the sun chooses to make an appearance it becomes clear why the resort's vantage point has successfully lured the luxury hotel brand Set around a marshland that looks more like a lake and is home to dancing dragonflies and a legion of creatures all contributing to a soothing natural soundtrack the resort is crowded by mother nature in the best way and an emerald shine to the forest as well as the newly planted walkways the forest grows around the Seychelles' distinctive granite boulders dotted with orchids and bright flowers Cheval Blanc Seychelles is the sixth property to open in luxury empire LVMH's portfolio and it's founded on the principles of high design Formerly a Banyan Tree—one towers outside the main lodge—the property has been years in redevelopment and opens with: five restaurants; a cast of smiling majordomes ready to help guests with tasks large and small; a sizeable Guerlain Spa; and 52 villas with private pools designed by luxury hotel architect par excellence Jean-Michel Gathy scattered on the bay and up into the thickly forested hillside The island's mercurial northwest monsoon is in full effect during opening week with rains drenching the beach and a heady breeze stirring up the waves A few straggling walkers can be seen bravely edging along the water's edge The villa-only resort has 24 beachfront villas with another 28 layered on stilts over the hillside In keeping with the resort's architecture the ceiling in my beach villa has a church-like loftiness inspired by Creole architecture and when the huge floor-to-ceiling glass doors are pulled back there's a sense of connection between indoors and out bringing the outdoor seating and dining areas and mother-of-pearl inlay balance the rich greens and blues of the external natural landscape Beautifully made beds sit on a dais for no-need-to-move views when you wake crowned by an artwork by Madagascan Joel Andrianomearisoa that prettily weaves together myriad hues from browns and creams to piercing blues to convey Cheval Blanc Seychelles' color palette one of the eight one and two-bed villa categories makes the most of superb 180-degree views out over the treetops across the bay to the mountains beyond; there's also a larger house sleeping 10 Gathy describes the style of the resort as “sophisticated, yet relaxed", and the resort's restaurants are similarly refined yet unstuffy. There's Mizumi, which serves a Southeast Asian menu both purists and populists will enjoy in a traditional Creole-style house by the resort's internal “lake”; brasserie-style Le White with its crowd-pleasing menu of popular classics and local dishes; the brand's signature haute-cuisine offering three Michelin-starred Cheval Blanc Courchevel restaurant; poolside Vivamento for like-mama-made Italian classics; and beachside restaurant overlooking the second of the resort's infinity pools I find myself frequently settling into Sula's soft couches mixing vibrantly coloured slivers of raw fruits meat and fish; its raw menu of which the tuna tartar is a highlight balanced with salty capers; and its light grills with fresh vegetables A Guerlain Spa sits up on the hillside with eight treatment cabanas surrounded by dense vegetation and themed according to a series of signature treatments The reception is lined with the LVMH brand's beautifully packaged cosmetic and perfume ranges—a jasmine-based Guerlain scent My 90-minute Wonders of Shell treatment begins with a short visualization and sensory exercise to whisk me away from the mother-of-pearl decorated cabana to a sandy beach walk with the aid of a neroli and honey atomizer and hot towels; it's followed by a short cleansing facial the therapist uses heated shells to work the muscles and exfoliate the skin Other treatments include a Seychelles' inspired restorative treatment on a warm quartz sand table dedicated to the earth and a dream ritual combining sound healing and slow drainage techniques; alongside a number of Guerlain signature treatments devotees will recognize has a quiet presence and warm smile and appears at the door whenever I need help one-to-one yoga appointment has been gently circled as a reminder on my itinerary I come inside to find a bath has been drawn to “bring even more calm and relaxation with the rainy weather,” a WhatsApp message explains the often-local staff are unfailingly polite and attentive and happy to impart advice about the island and resort in snippets of conversation during golf buggy rides around the grounds Waiting staff appear without being beckoned and there's an ethos of helpful efficiency over fuss is open for younger guests up to 12 years of age and has a pirate theme For slightly older children (and active adults) and a wave pool to hone a different kind of board skills and there are slides to help guests with any mobility issues have an untrammeled experience out and about around the resort Select villas are suitable for guests with disabilities The resort has partnered with a local charity to protect and conserve the local environment which includes the large marshland at the heart of the resort The property's low-pressure water system reduces water flow by 18% to help minimize water usage This article was first published on Condé Nast Traveller Middle East. All listings featured on Condé Nast Traveler are independently selected by our editors. If you book something through our links, we may earn an affiliate commission. up-to-the-minute voice in all things travel Condé Nast Traveler is the global citizen’s bible and muse We understand that time is the greatest luxury which is why Condé Nast Traveler mines its network of experts and influencers so that you never waste a meal or a hotel stay wherever you are in the world the trainer returned to the auction with a horse on offer who finished the day's trade as the co-topper at $450,000.It marked an impressive return on investment for Kenneally who purchased the son of Caravaggio for $22,000 at the 2022 Keeneland September Yearling Sale the trainer knew he had a chance to take advantage of a soft spot in the market "I don't push them early," Kenneally said "If they're if they're ready for that sort of activity we'll run them when they are ready. But if they do fall into that range of fitness and range of experience and are ready to go in the month of May or June that's ideal."Regardless of when they make their first start Kenneally said he will often look to sell the young horses he owns in whole or in partnership when one boosts their stock with a notable effort normally through private sale.Cheval de Guerre bucked those trends on a few fronts.Co-owned with Richard Seale the then-colt was entered in a Keeneland maiden special weight near the end of the spring meet By Joe Nevills is the Paulick Report's bloodstock editor and creator of the Haiku Handicapper series The only mystery is why there are still so many in Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing unwilling to face the problem squarely enough to help solve it Patrons dine in the newly-reopened Small Cheval Small Cheval, a fast-casual burger chain at 1307 E. 53rd St., reopened Wednesday after almost two months of renovations The shop’s closure in mid-July was announced quietly via a sign on the door stating that it was temporarily stopping service for “a refresh.” Workers told the Herald on September 3 that renovations consisted of work to the kitchen A casual spin-off from the upscale West Loop diner the Chicago-based chain  offers a stripped-down menu of burgers outdoor seating that spills into Nichols Park has been popular Records from the city’s Department of Buildings show no new permits for the location have been issued since it opened the location passed several city inspections for new construction could not be reached for comment regarding renovations and staff retention as of press time Your browser is out of date and potentially vulnerable to security risks.We recommend switching to one of the following browsers: Cheval Collection is closing in on 1,000 units across its existing 14 properties and is in active discussions to add to its growing global portfolio The group is also due to make its debut in Saudi Arabia in 2027, with Cheval Ladun Living in Riyadh Cheval Collection has also become the first serviced apartment operator in Europe to join the Global Hotel Alliance’s loyalty programme The company is in discussions with a number of investors and developers in the UK Cheval Collection is attending IHIF EMEA 31 March - 2 April and available for media meetings. Please contact [email protected] to arrange Emily NewmanCheval Collection Pause the decorative videoUnmute decorative video IdentityCHEVAL BLANCCelebrating a delicate alchemy between tradition and innovation our Maisons blend bold design and contemporary inspirations with local craftsmanship Cheval Blanc has since 2006 developed unique properties with an unparalleled sense of detail Cheval Blanc Maisons invite guests to experience memorable moments with their families or friends the sum of which is unique in the world of hospitality with a sense of detail pushed to extremes and painstaking groundwork on the product itself because the number of rooms is purposefully kept to a minimum which means that traditional codes are reinterpreted with boldness and modernity theArt de Recevoir and its thoughtful approach to service which gives a unique character to each stay THE LIMITED NUMBER OF ROOMS AT CHEVAL BLANC COURCHEVEL IN THE FRENCH ALPS AMBASSADORS TO SERVE GUESTS IN EACH VILLA IN THE MALDIVES OR THE REINVENTED ART OF HOSPITALITY BY CHEVAL BLANC THE NAME OF THE SIGNATURE GOURMET RESTAURANT GIVEN AS A TRIBUTE TO CHÂTEAU CHEVAL BLANC'S MOST PRESTIGIOUS GRAND CRU Next slide Visit the people gallery All news Other activitiesBelmondDiscoverBelmond Next slide Discover our 75 Maisons Next MaisonCheval Blanc Our MaisonsOther activitiesCheval BlancCOPYRIGHTS Julliard© LVMH Hotel Management© LVMH Hotel Management Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker and looked promising on dirt debut at same venue last month Photo: Dubai Racing ClubInternational racing expert Ron Wood with his idea of the best bets for Saturday’s richly endowed racecard in Riyadh Even with a host of big-name horses missing out this year’s Saudi Cup – still the richest race in the world and set for 8.40pm local time at King Abdulaziz racecourse in Riyadh on Saturday – is as fascinating a puzzle as ever While the Japanese-trained Forever Young is the lukewarm favourite superstar turf runner Romantic Warrior may well head international betting markets by the time they jump off it’s French-trained Facteur Cheval in which I am most interested This horse has been widely available at double-figure prices but I’d have him closer to Romantic Warrior and he looks the one to be with Although Facteur Cheval is also best known as a grass runner and won last year’s Dubai Turf he shaped really well in his Saudi Cup prep at Meydan last month and it is true to say he was below his peak level – but it was striking just how well he moved over what is a deep evidently having no issue with the severe kickback Meydan is by no means an easy place to go and run well if you're not used to the surface He ran into some traffic in the straight and didn’t really do a lot once in the clear finishing seven lengths off the hard-fit local runner Walk Of Stars But that was a testing 9½ furlongs off a 97-day break Facteur Cheval should be better for that outing and this cut back in trip is in his favour plus it seems fair to say the dirt surface in Riyadh can be easier to handle than Meydan The Saudi Cup is run over the same distance as the Dubai Turf – and like that race it's around just one turn compared to the two turns for Facteur Cheval’s latest outing but Mishriff overcame the same stall in the 2021 edition He was third in the two biggest races in the US last year (Kentucky Derby and Breeders’ Cup Classic) before winning his prep for this back at home last month those races were all ten-furlong contests and this will be the shortest trip he’s raced over since just getting up in the G3 Saudi Derby over a mile on this card last year and he’s drawn wide so they’ll probably have to use him early to get a handy spot including winning ten G1s – seven at home reasons for thinking he’ll handle it albeit last year’s Saudi Cup set up for the late runners He began his career with three straight wins over six furlongs While his sire Acclamation was a turf runner who won the 2002 Dubai World Cup on dirt at Nad Al Sheba It might also be worth noting Romantic Warrior has trialled on ‘dirt’ at Sha Tin back home in Hong Kong The track he’ll encounter under race conditions this weekend will be different but Mishriff and Panthalassa (2023) won this race with limited experience on the surface I think there's greater value in the French horse for betting purposes there’s just one runner in the Saudi Cup from the States but he did win a Keeneland G1 as a two-year-old as well as the G2 Clark at Churchill Downs in November Saudi businessman Sharaf Mohamad Alhariri now has an interest in this horse as he did for last year’s big-race US-trained winner Senor Buscador and Rattle N Roll came from off the pace to land his course-and-distance G3 prep last month but Rattle N Roll can almost be considered a local now and that may give him an edge in a race in which the home-trained Emblem Road was an upset winner in 2022 The main action on Saturday begins with the G3 Saudi Derby is following the same path as last year's winner Forever Young but her compatriot Shin Forever is a tempting alternative at decent odds Shin Forever has come up short in Graded company on turf in Japan but his sire Complexity was a G1 winner on dirt in the US and this one goes for Hideyuki Mori who trained the first two winners of the Saudi Derby (2020 and 2021) The presence of UAE 2,000 Guineas winner Golden Vekoma and smart US runner Cyclone State make this an intriguing contest The G2 Riyadh Dirt Sprint has attracted Breeders' Cup Sprint winner Straight No Chaser and I think he'll win who won this last year but couldn't get in a blow at Del Mar The longer straight in Riyadh is much better for Remake so he’s going to be popular in the market and should keep Straight No Chaser at a backable price anything odds against is fair on the US runner The last time a Breeders’ Cup Sprint winner turned up in this race was two years ago and that horse Remake was only third that day and I doubt he’ll be able to live with Straight No Chaser either even back under more favourable conditions While I’m struggling to find convincing options in the Neom Turf Cup or in the 1351 Turf Sprint I am keen on Deira Mile in the Longines Red Sea Turf Handicap a G2 staying contest and the race before the main event This doesn’t look like a particularly strong contest Aidan O’Brien trained Tower Of London to win this last year and he runs Continuous who won the St Leger at Doncaster the only time he tried a staying trip But the ground was soft then and he has a round action hence he may not love the quick conditions or the tight turns in Riyadh The Owen Burrows-trained Deira Mile was fourth in the Derby and St Leger in Britain last year can save ground from a low draw and he still looks to have some improvement in him He is around a 5-1 chance with British bookmakers • Visit the Saudi Cup website Seven Days in Racing: Saudi Cup draw, Kentucky Derby blow, European Pattern changes and more ... ‘The ultimate warhorse’ – seven-time G1 winner Rebel’s Romance stars in Qatar to enter world top five View the latest TRC Global Rankings for horses / jockeys / trainers / sires Want to take advantage of Virtuoso benefits at no extra cost, including a room upgrade, free breakfast, a hotel credit, and more? Contact Ford ([email protected]) for more details and may even be able to help if you already have a stay booked The luxury hotel market is more competitive than ever before Not only are the major hotel groups (everything from Four Seasons to Ritz-Carlton) growing at a fast pace but we’re seeing growth from all kinds of smaller hotel groups as well In this post I wanted to cover the basics of Cheval Blanc I’ve been lucky enough to stay at three of the brand’s properties Cheval Blanc (which means “white horse” in French) is a boutique uber-luxury hotel group that’s owned by LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton) There are a few luxury goods company that have gotten into the hotel business (BVLGARI is another one) and there’s always the question of whether they’re style over substance What impresses me about Cheval Blanc is that it’s both style and substance As you’d expect from a French hotel brand Cheval Blanc has a huge emphasis on both design and food and that’s reflected in each of the properties So let’s go over the details of those — where does Cheval Blanc have properties and what’s the best way to book them Cheval Blanc currently has six properties (known as “maisons”) with at least one more confirmed to be in the pipeline (in Porto Cervo While Cheval blanc isn’t necessarily targeted primarily at French consumers the properties are located in destinations that are popular with the French (or those who love France) Let’s go over the basics of each of the Cheval Blanc locations Cheval Blanc Randheli Maldives is a 46-room island getaway in one of the most beautiful places in the world While there are lots of amazing luxury resorts in the Maldives, there’s a lot that makes Cheval Blanc special to the property being spread out over six islands which would probably be Michelin-starred if that existed in the Maldives Cheval Blanc Paris is a 72-room city hotel, which marks a new era for the brand. The hotel just opened in 2021, so it’s also Cheval Blanc’s newest property. I stayed at this property shortly after it opened The property has the nicest indoor pool I’ve ever seen at a city hotel and the hotel’s Plénitude restaurant was awarded three Michelin stars within six months of opening Many rooms at the hotel have views of the Seine Cheval Blanc Courchevel is a 36-room ski resort in France, which opened in 2006, and was the first-ever Cheval Blanc property (I recently visited Courchevel, but stayed at Les Airelles generally from December through early April though generally closes in mid-August through mid-November Cheval Blanc St-Tropez is a 30-room resort in the French Riviera that opened in 2019 The hotel is located in town near the port In case you’re catching on to the pattern Cheval Blanc St-Tropez also has a three Michelin star restaurant generally from mid-May through mid-October Cheval Blanc Seychelles is a 52-room resort and is the brand’s first property in Africa The Seychelles is known for its beautiful beaches and ocean and the resort is nestled on Mahe’s Anse Intendance beach The resort is open year-round, and is the newest addition to the collection Cheval Blanc doesn’t really discount much and tries to maintain pricing integrity between booking channels Generally speaking the price you see on Cheval Blanc’s website is the price you’ll pay no matter where you book there is a trick to getting a better value at these hotels If you book Cheval Blanc hotels through a Virtuoso travel advisor then you’ll receive extra benefits for your stay without paying extra The rate through a Virtuoso travel advisor will be the same as you see directly online but with the benefit of value-add perks like breakfast Virtuoso rates are generally combinable with promotions being offered directly by Cheval Blanc, so in most cases you should be able to stack them (for example, Cheval Blanc Maldives has a stay seven, pay five promotion). Furthermore, while Cheval Blanc properties belong to Amex Fine Hotels & Resorts the perks are generally richer through Virtuoso Ford is an expert on Cheval Blanc properties, and is more than happy to help with Virtuoso bookings, and can be reached at [email protected] Below I’ll summarize the Virtuoso perks you can expect to receive at each Cheval Blanc property For booking Cheval Blanc Maldives through a Virtuoso travel advisor you can expect to receive the following additional amenities at no extra cost: For booking Cheval Blanc Paris through a Virtuoso travel advisor For booking Cheval Blanc Courchevel through a Virtuoso travel advisor For booking Cheval Blanc St-Barth through a Virtuoso travel advisor For booking Cheval Blanc St-Tropez through a Virtuoso travel advisor For booking Cheval Blanc Seychelles through a Virtuoso travel advisor Cheval Blanc is a growing uber-luxury hotel group with hotels in some of the hottest vacation destinations in the world These properties are spectacular in terms of design If you do decide to book a Cheval Blanc property make sure you maximize value by booking through a Virtuoso travel advisor who can add value by offering you free breakfast Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Is the Cheval Three Quays in the City of London part of Cheval Blanc Your feedback is important in helping us keep our community safe The comments on this page have not been provided approved or otherwise endorsed by any advertiser and it is not an advertiser's responsibility to ensure posts and/or questions are answered You have successfully joined our subscriber list Editorial Disclosure: The editorial content on this page is not provided by any entity mentioned herein. 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See more about our ethics policies here He completed his level four diploma from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust in 2015 and served as Scottish Field magazine\u2019s wine columnist and drinks blogger from 2014 to 2022 he contributes to titles including The Times Peter is also a former judge for the Decanter World Wine Awards and the Decanter Retailer Awards Eight bottles of 1947 Cheval Blanc billed as ‘the world’s most fabled wine’ failed to sell at Danish auction house Bruun Rasmussen which was described by the auctioneer as containing ‘one of the most legendary and coveted wines in the world’ had been valued at between 300,000DKK (£33,198) and 400,000DKK (£44,264) The Danish lot came from a collection assembled over several decades and stored in ‘a natural Scandinavian cellar with high humidity’ Bordeaux’s extremely hot 1947 vintage was a famed ‘accident of nature’ according to director of Cheval Blanc Pierre Lurton Stephen Brook described the resulting atypical Cheval Blanc in Decanter as ‘rich and Porty auction house Christies sold a single bottle of 1947 Cheval Blanc in London for around $15,111 in June following on from a pair of bottles changing hands for $16,605 (£13,018) at Heritage Auctions in the United States in February co-founder of fine wine merchant Honest Grapes pointed out that single bottles of 1947 Cheval Blanc are on sale online for less than £4,000 compared to the equivalent of £4,150 to £5,533 in the Danish lot levels for at least half of the bottles vary from low shoulder to almost a one-fifth lost – I can imagine individual bottles with higher levels hitting the estimate if sold in single bottle lots but I can’t see many collectors wanting to shell out for the lot ‘It appears these are not from the same case – different importer and strip labels will often be a red flag to potential buyers 1947 was renowned for making an almost port-like Cheval and the US labels are at 12% alcohol by volume – this might further deter buyers expecting a much richer wine.’ Harrow added: ‘It’s hard to tell if this is an example of general Bordeaux malaise – although that is certainly a major issue currently with recent vintages failing to hold value ‘Older Bordeaux – in good condition and with good provenance – is in fact exactly where collectors are turning currently.’ Thomas Rosendahl Andersen – head of department at Bruun Rasmussen – said: ‘Château Cheval Blanc 1947 exemplifies a wine that has achieved almost cult status among collectors ‘Representing a singular period in the viticultural history of Bordeaux the wine’s craftsmanship cannot be reproduced ‘As the vintage was produced over 70 years ago Other wines from Bordeaux fared better at the sale with a lot consisting of three half bottles of 1986 Château La Mission Haut Brion selling for 3,200DKK (£354) smashing through its pre-sale estimate of between 1,800DKK (£200) and 2,400DKK (£266) a bottle of 1976 Château d’Yquem changed hands for 3,600DKK (£398) beating its pre-sale estimate of between 2,600DKK (£288) and 3,400DKK (£376) while a bottle of 2005 Château d’Yquem fetched 3,000DKK (£332) against a pre-sale estimate in the range of 2,000DKK (£221) to 2,600DKK (£288) carefully selected grape varieties and an ideal climate where each detail is a step towards perfection we strive to improve and enhance the extraordinary qualities of this living heritage PERCENTAGE OF CABERNET FRANC IN CHEVAL BLANC WINES NUMBER OF VATS IN THE WINERY UNDER THE HILL Next slide Visit the People Gallery Wines & SpiritsAo YunDiscoverAo Yun Next slide Discover our 75 Maisons Next MaisonChâteau Cheval Blanc Our MaisonsWines & SpiritsChâteau Cheval BlancCOPYRIGHTS © Cécile Burban© Studio Erick Saillet© Gérard Uféras© Alain Benoît DEEPIX exclusive experiences and our expertly curated destination guides reviews of rare spirits and delicious cocktail recipes pioneering yacht builds and boundary-pushing private jets Explore the worlds of haute horology and fine jewelry as well as carefully selected style guides Explore the finest properties on the market standout interior styling and architectural wonders From science-backed retreats to traditional spas Be inspired by our conversations with Leaders in Luxury Elite Collections is a trusted distinction of excellence Get insider access to luxury’s best-kept secrets and exclusive offers Elevate your inbox with the best in refined living Thank you for subscribing to our newsletter.You will recieve a confirmation shortly This latest opening is to be the sixth Maison Cheval Blanc and the fourth beachside property It’s certainly not a eureka moment to suggest that the luxury hotel game is about quality, not quantity. Since its inception with the opening of Cheval Blanc Courchevel in 2006 this uber-luxury hotel group has grown to only five properties (Maisons) While this number will soon swell to six as Cheval Blanc Seychelles opens its doors on December 1 a growth rate of just over 0.3 hotels a year will hardly have investors jumping for joy Expansion without affecting quality is a game of patience successful decision-making — selecting the most suitable locations — and not succumbing to the easy option: lowering standards This latest opening from Cheval Blanc finds itself stretched along Anse Intendance beach, on the southwestern extremities of the Seychelle’s largest island It’s remote enough to feel secluded and private yet not so disconnected as to become a hindrance Cheval Blanc has constructed 52 luxurious villas while the remaining 28 blend seamlessly into the green hills behind Each of these abodes range from 2,350 sq ft to 6,670 sq ft Cheval Blanc Seychelles was designed by Jean-Michel Gathy — a previous collaborator responsible for the similar Cheval Blanc Randheli in the Maldives — with this new property following much the same style The architecture is contemporary yet inspired by local Seychellois culture and design ensuring interiors and exteriors blend seamlessly Interiors are complemented by art pieces from Joel Andrianomearisoa and Prune Nourry exceptional food is expected to play a key role in each visitor’s stay and the esteemed brand looks set to deliver with five separate restaurant concepts that chart some of the world’s favored cuisines As Cheval Blanc Seychelles looks to draw in couples the addition of Le Carrousel — an expansive play space for children and younger guests — has been designed to encourage interaction with the natural environment Matching the Seychelles tranquility, Spa Cheval Blanc has been created in collaboration with French luxury cosmetics, perfume, and skincare brand Guerlain Featuring eight rooms and a series of treatments inspired by the island’s natural wonders this new space looks set to contend with some of the finest spas globally Reservations are now open for Cheval Blanc Seychelles for December 1 chevalblanc.com the Cheval Blanc Spa by Guerlain has been transformed into a tranquil retreat dedicated to rejuvenation and beauty To mark the 10th anniversary of Cheval Blanc St-Barth the Spa has been exquisitely reimagined by Guerlain with architect Isabelle Stanislas This sanctuary of well-being features five treatment rooms – including a VIP double suite – an outdoor relaxation pavilion and a lush spa terrace this delightful cocoon brings together Cheval Blanc’s art of hospitality with Guerlain’s renowned beauty care expertise The spa is an invitation to a sensorial journey enhanced by the magical charm of the Caribbean Delicate white walls in exotic woods meld with Guerlain’s soothing sandy beige and pale golden tones Guerlain has created exclusive treatments to celebrate this anniversary Each ritual is personalized thanks to Guerlain’s signature Art de Toucher a unique savoir-faire that puts listening and well-being at the heart of the experience Time comes to a standstill in this Caribbean cocoon bathed in the fragrance of bougainvilleas and the rustling of palm trees An invitation to experience an extraordinary journey where the art of hospitality and emotion infuse each instant at Cheval Blanc St-Barth Next slide Open the gallery Latest newsAll news News LVMHReimagined Cheval Blanc Spa by Guerlain in Saint-Barth marks 10th anniversaryCOPYRIGHTS Chicago’s Italian American community mourns Joseph Monastero If you buy something from an Eater link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics policy Sodikoff told Eater that Hogsalt planned to sell ice cream and milkshakes at the Logan Square location with new recipes but using the Freeze’s equipment The way the space is laid out with a patio is similar to Small Cheval Hogsalt’s burger chain with locations in Bucktown Crews have kept the Freeze’s sign and the building’s husk, but big changes are coming. It’s also clear that Hogsalt didn’t just buy the Freeze for the real estate, but for the 73-year-old ice cream stand’s name, too. The Freeze was initially part of the Tastee Freez chain There’s no official word on when the revamped Freeze will open Earlier this month, 93-year-old Joseph Monastero died. The Trib last week published a tribute to the man who ran Monastero’s for 55 years on Chicago’s Northwest Side Monastero’s is an iconic part of Chicago’s Italian American history and closed in 2017 Find the salad at Farmer’s Fridges at Target and Jewel-Osco The obverse side replicates the design of King Jean II on horseback symbols of French numismatics have featured over three-year intervals by revisiting these unique and admired designs by introducing them to new coin collectors through contemporary numismatics the Monnaie de Paris showcased from 2023 three historic and emblematic coins that have built French numismatic heritage these names of these coins or monetary formats are familiar to so many these names most often evoke precious and ancient coins that have built the History of France these fragments of History are nowadays favoured for investment because of their historical value and precious metal content To continue highlighting this heritage and complete the currencies that have become so renowned the third and final part of the Ors de France trilogy is unveiled and dedicated to the very first Franc - the Franc à Cheval Issued in December 1360 during the reign of King Jean II (1319 – 1364) also known as le Bon the Franc à cheval was struck to celebrate the liberation of the sovereign who was captured by the English during the Hundred Years' War hence the name ‘Franc’ which translated to mean ‘Free’ the coin had an exchange rate equal to one livre tournoi Three million Franc coins were minted which was used to pay the ransom of King Jean – the coin also made a political statement as the name was a clear reference to the freedom the coins bought for their sovereign The obverse side of the coins depicted King Jean II on horseback galloping towards the left sword held high while charging into battle wearing a crowned helmet topped with a lily and over his chainmail a fleur-de-lis coat of arms The horse's ornamental covering is also embroidered with fleurs-de-lis The legend around the design read IOHANNES DEI GRATIA • FRANCORV REX (John The reverse side was decorated with a leafy cross and heart-shaped quatrefoil which was itself adorned with palmettes and flanked by four hollow trefoils The circular inscription read XPC VINCIT • XPC REGNAT • XPC IMPERAT (Christ conquers his son and successor King Charles V (1338 1380) continued minting these new franc coins with his image on horseback and his name in the legend A reinterpretation of the historic Franc à cheval this iconic coin is created by Monnaie de Paris Chief engraver Joachin Jimenez and is based on the gold denomination issued in December 1360 for King Jean II Featuring the monarch on horseback charging into battle the quatrefoils originally featured on the reverse of the historical coin and which were evocative of the emerging Gothic style have been modernised and are placed alongside the sovereign The words LIBERTE EGALITIE FRATERNITE – motto of the French Republicare placed around the primary design and along the left 2025 is shown just to the right of King Jean on horseback The reverse side of this new collection is shared on all three years of the Ors de France collection which pays tribute to all three eras which this trilogy highlights these three graphic friezes representing the Napoleonic era the Ancien Regime and the Middle Ages is formatted to interpret the French flag in its heraldic form the RF initials and the guarantee hallmarks complete the composition 5,000 and 10,000 Euro gold coins will be released during the year Download the Greysheet app for access to pricing Subscribe to RQ Red Book Quarterly for the industry's most respected pricing and to read more articles just like this The Imprensa Nacional Casa da Moeda release new silver coins remembering an important step towards democracy The Royal Mint remembers VE-Day with commemorative coins featuring a special design first seen in 1995 The FNMT - Real Casa de la Moneda launch their annual face-value silver commemorative coins Email: support@greysheet.com Keep up with information updates and partner information Enter your e-mail and subscribe to our newsletter Essential digital access to quality FT journalism on any device Complete digital access to quality FT journalism with expert analysis from industry leaders Complete digital access to quality analysis and expert insights complemented with our award-winning Weekend Print edition Terms & Conditions apply Discover all the plans currently available in your country See why over a million readers pay to read the Financial Times Wooden cases are part of the very identity and mystique of the great wines of Bordeaux Yet their carbon and wider environmental footprint is a growing concern particularly for the châteaux who have rethought almost all aspects of their viticultural and vinification practice to improve both their ecological and their environmental sustainability Cheval Blanc has been one of the leaders of this movement in Bordeaux and having been among the first to look at the sustainability of its packaging it is one of the first to propose a solution The project started with an ambitious brief: to promote regional expertise while using sustainable material the estate called on the expertise of Adam the French-based leader in wooden packaging for the wine industry which has been working with the estate since 2009 The redesign of the packaging has now been finalised after a year of development to reflect the eco-responsible and territorial approach It will see bottles of Cheval Blanc wrapped in individual woollen sleeve made from Basque-Béarn wool to cushion them before being packed in cases made from pine from the nearby Landes region This reflects their mutual desire to local sourcing and to contribute to revitalising the regional wool and maritime pine industries Although 90% of Bordeaux wine cases are made from Galician pine – despite the fact that New Aquitaine is Europe’s largest pine-growing region in terms of surface area – Cheval Blanc and Adam opted for French wood harvested and processed close to the wine estate using a fourth-generation family based in the Lot-et-Garonne region The team harvest the knotty maritime pine from the Landes de Gascogne within a maximum 60km radius of the timber processing plant The local sourcing and lighter weight construction of the boxes help reduce their environmental impact and slashes the amount of waste produced The knots in the wood and the irregular appearance are also celebrated as a feature of the case explained that the project was driven by the desire to align the estate “convictions [about territorial responsibility] with [its] actions”  and was part of a “process of reflection born of our changing perception of the ideal case.” prompting us to revisit this concept to create eco-packaging taking into account the global challenges facing all industries “This case is a concrete expression of our conviction to promote forest management in the South-West optimising the use of materials and establishing a local presence We are really proud that this project celebrates French manufacturing and contributes to the re-animation of abandoned industries while breaking with the traditional codes of Bordeaux wines.” CEO of Gaspin Bois said the team at Gaspin had been very enthusiastic about the new case noting that it was important that it worked with people “whose values we share” “Let’s hope that this project will lead to a change in practices in the industry,” he added To design the ideal padding that is natural Cheval Blanc and Adam carried out the development in collaboration with Traille which recovers wool from the Basque and Béarn regions that would otherwise be jettisoned or exported for processing and has ambitions to re-industrialise this know-how explains that at present only 4% of the wool shorn in France is processed domestically burnt or buried every year from the South-West alone offers ideal insulating and cushioning properties!” he said around 80% of the wool harvested in France was sent to China to be processed and returned “in the form of carpets Adam and Cheval Blanc are not only helping to rehabilitate a material with many virtues they are also helping to perpetuate a pastoral tradition,” she said more than 20 tonnes of wool will be used each year to wrap and protect bottles of Cheval Blanc – a significant amount that will hopefully inspire others to change practises The first releases from the château to use the new case design will be Le Petit Cheval Blanc 2022 (released on the 3 September via La Place de Bordeaux) and Cheval Blanc 2022 (released en primeur and available in bottle from the winter) it’s notable that the woollen sleeves make a fine set of wine ‘socks’ for hiding the identity of bottles in a blind tasting Le Petit Cheval Blanc 2022 (Bordeaux blanc; 71 % Sauvignon Blanc 29 % Sémillon; 13% alcohol; crafted from a mosaic of 13 parcels from the 6.6 hectares of what was once the Tour du Pin vineyard just across the street from the château itself; tasted in October 2024 with Pierre-Olivier Clouet) this has a lovely leafy Sauvignon signature to the aromatics White currant leaf; blood orange; mandarin zest; lime; linden; beeswax; which peach; and a very evident stony minerality There’s a hint of rose petal and an intriguing note of tomato stalk and vine Cheval Blanc 2022 (Saint-Émilion; 53% Merlot 46% Cabernet Franc and 1% Cabernet Sauvignon; there is no Petit Cheval in this vintage; 41 of the 43 parcels in production were used in the final blend; tasted en primeur with Pierre-Olivier Clouet at the property) Fabulously elegant with quite a tight and narrow frame so no great amplitude and that just intensifies the sense of freshness and the density and compactness Graphite rods and cedar and the most gracious Cabernet notes – those leafy floral undercurrents that wells up from the bottom of the palate This texturally sublime – what a mouthfeel So cool; so intensely cool; it is like diving into the deepest plunge-pool But it is also opulent in its concentrated purity and it is perhaps the most finely pixilated wine of the vintage at this stage (accentuated again by the narrow frame and the additional concentration and compactness that comes from that) A wine of perfect balance and perfect harmony it has that slight touch of austerity that is so rare in this vintage Another tear in the corner of my eye – Cheval Blanc has done that to me before We are using cookies to give you the best experience on our website You can find out more about which cookies we are using or switch them off in settings This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful Strictly Necessary Cookie should be enabled at all times so that we can save your preferences for cookie settings we will not be able to save your preferences This means that every time you visit this website you will need to enable or disable cookies again The move came as the company continues to target growth in the capital in addition to dynamic locations around the world as it moves closer to 1,000 units Ian joins the group from The Fellows House part of Marriott's Autograph Collection in Cambridge where he played a pivotal role in enhancing both the guest journey and team dynamics He also worked across a number of properties in the Hilton portfolio in the UK over the course of a decade The group is continuing to pursue a strategy of expansion through management contracts with further properties due to be announced this year Cheval Collection currently operates nine locations in London with Lexham Gardens by Cheval Maison the most recent to open The company is also due to make its debut in Saudi Arabia in 2027, with Cheval Ladun Living in Riyadh The property will feature 151 bedrooms and apartments ranging from studios to two-bedroom royal suites Christian brings with him extensive experience in the UAE at a time when Cheval Collection is expanding in the region Christian joins the company from his role as Cluster GM of Al Hamra Residence and Al Hamra Village in Ras al Khaimah in the UAE Prior to this he was director of rooms for Accor at the Mercure Barsha Heights and director of rooms and acting GM at Dukes Dubai on The Palm He has also worked for companies including Intercontinental Hotels & Resorts and Emaar Group Cheval Blanc has introduced multiple new additions to its wellness offer The spa at Cheval Blanc St-Barth has reopened with a new design while Cheval Blanc Courchevel’s wellness offer now includes three new treatments Marking the 10th anniversary of Cheval Blanc St-Barth the spa has been completely reimagined by Guerlain with architect Isabelle Stanislas Hidden away in the Maison’s tropical gardens the spa features five treatment rooms – including a VIP double suite an outdoor relaxation pavilion and a tropical terrace Interiors are inspired by the Caribbean islands with soft white walls in exotic wood and nature-inspired materials such as bleached larch brass and raffia that blend with Guerlain’s soothing sandy beige and golden tones Guerlain has also created signature treatments to celebrate the anniversary three new spa rituals have been introduced Chaleur Polaire offers a multi-sensory massage combining icy air and gentle heat to detoxify while Puissance Alpine is a facial that sculpts and lifts the face Crystal Tech meanwhile merges cutting-edge technology with anti-ageing techniques and radiofrequency to boost skin firmness and redefine features Registered in England and Wales with Company Number 06637145 More information about our Cookie Policy Cheval Blanc St-Barth continues to shine as a pearl of the Caribbean Cheval Blanc St-Barth unites refined palatial glamour with barefoot relaxation Although travelling to the remote island is no easy feat especially if you are venturing from Europe or further east the long-haul fatigue disappears as the petite seaplane slowly reaches its destination slicing through the crisp blue skies and cascading over the azure blue sea where Cheval Blanc St-Barth takes residence With the long, white sandy beach as its backyard, it is no wonder the luxury hotel is in harmony with the laidback aesthetic of the Caribbean. Yet it is indulgently decadent, having received a ‘Palace’ distinction (only awarded to a few hotels across France as recognition for excellent service) Cheval Blanc St-Barth is the third location to be welcomed into the Maison collection; its suites and villas overlook the sea or the tropical gardens where eagle-eyed guests can spot turtles and iguanas living amongst carefully preserved tropical flora Balancing the charm of oceanside homes with echoes of French refinement French furniture designer Jacques Grange took on the task of designing the villa and suite interiors by adding sculptural detailing while colour is threaded through the choice in abstract art Even though taking in the natural beauty of the location is an effortless way to relax if there is a need to peel yourself away from the comfort of the hillside retreats or beachside bungalows Cheval Blanc St-Barth’s spa is perhaps the pinnacle of relaxation The ‘Fusion with Nature’ ritual is a treatment in the heart of the gardens Immersed by the island’s surrounding vegetation the massage also incorporates Guerlain products headed by chef Jean Imbert with its accompanying poolside White Bar casual culinary menu that pays tribute to cuisine inspired by local flavours including seared yellowfin tuna to poached mahi-mahi enjoy a rum cocktail full of notes of roasted pineapple and passion fruit – a Caribbean toast to oceanfront living Cheval Blanc St-Barth is located at Baie des Flamands, Saint-Barthélemy 97133, St Barthélemy; chevalblanc.com Receive our daily digest of inspiration, escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox. Staff WriterTianna Williams is Wallpaper*s staff writer with work spanning from social media content creation to editorial When she isn’t writing extensively across varying content pillars ranging from design she also helps put together the daily newsletter writing about gorgeously designed houses and restaurants and day-dreaming about her next travel destination Maria Shollenbarger selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter in this archipelago set roughly halfway between Madagascar and the Maldives in the Indian Ocean sit up from the abundance of featherdown and fine Egyptian cotton that swaddles your giant bed and look out through the floor-to-ceiling glass panel that is your bedroom wall as she is wont to do in equatorial places like this one has curated a morning horizon that’s as gorgeous as a Rothko the mineral-blue skin of the sea stitched to the cloudless apricot sky in a straight Walk across the sprawling sleeping area of your hillside villa – done almost entirely in variations on intricate white latticing most sumptuously furnished birdcage – and slide back one of the several glass doors From the teak deck next to your 12m-long pool you can admire the dense canopy of poinciana and cinnamon trees hugging the steep incline all the way down to a ribbon of ivory sand The sun deck at Cheval Blanc Seychelles’ beach club Sula © Anna NielsenOne of the Maison’s hill villas © Anna NielsenThe turtle doves are just beginning their call-and-response The surf thumps faintly on the sand far below A lone fruit bat circles lazily in the sky In front of you is a 65-million-year-old wilderness: warm Cheval Blanc Seychelles is the brand’s first “Maison” in Africa, the newest property in LVMH Hotel Management’s most exclusive portfolio, which opened exactly one week ago. The now six properties that make up the Cheval Blanc portfolio – the name taken from the French château acquired in 1998 by LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault – are never referred to as “hotels” or “resorts” and their calling card is excellence in the art de recevoir Check your internet connection or browser settings When the Cheval Blanc brand was launched in 2006 expectations were vertiginously high: the luxury-goods conglomerate with arguably the most comprehensive understanding of the desires of the world’s most discerning (or at least its richest) consumers was bringing the sum of its expertise to bear on luxury hotel management Good wasn’t going to cut it; it was going to have to be as Monsieur Arnault himself told HTSI in October 2021 The salon of a beach villa © Anna NielsenMizumi Cheval Blanc’s Japanese restaurant © Anna NielsenAnd the Cheval Blanc Maisons have been right up there sublime food and conspicuous LVMH brand synergies from the Guerlain-branded spas to the Celine Cabas totes in the concept boutiques to the wine lists but the real buzz erupted in 2013 when Cheval Blanc Randheli It was followed a year later by the takeover of Hôtel Saint-Barth Isle de France And so it went, in St Tropez (2019), then a Paris flagship (2021), involving a massively costly and ambitious rehabilitation of La Samaritaine the historic department store on the Seine The Seychelles is one of travel’s great castaway paradigms – barefoot luxury writ in extravagant cursive often by extravagant resorts with extravagant price tags (the North Island resort commands over €10,000 per night at Easter) Its beaches are some of the most swooned over in the Indian Ocean; its landscapes overflow with rare and spectacular flora; its world-class fly and ocean fishing are catnip to the gentleman adventurer And while it has been some years since the Seychelles was in the sights of that highest stratum of the globetrotting beau monde Cheval Blanc is betting on having a halo effect that retrains attention on its raw beauty The master bedroom of a villa © Anna NielsenThe terrace at Vivamento restaurant © Anna NielsenIt’s a pretty 40-minute drive from the airport to Anse Intendance beach where Cheval Blanc now occupies the site of the former Banyan Tree resort and occasionally gets quite big surf; wonderful for lulling one to sleep if not so much the place for rookie swimmers.) The entrance drive winds past an enormous lagoon the only structure preserved from the previous resort; it now houses Mizumi The villas – 52 in total – are variously set along the sand’s edge secreted in sunny pockets in the rainforest or perched on a ridge overlooking the whole bay The varied inventory is conceived to please the diverse clientele: Brits Europeans and Russians plump for beach access Japanese dishes at Mizumi © Anna NielsenCheval Blanc Paris was designed by Peter Marino the long-time LVMH collaborator who (kind of) adapted his strident high-gloss boutique aesthetic to haute hotel-suite requirements One&Only and Four Seasons resorts across Asia the Middle East and the Indian Ocean to his name Gathy was the right man for the job “because he doesn’t go around just doing Jean-Michel” to respect and integrate the local vernacular traditions and landscape.” He’s also “crazy good” at contending with tricky topography All the villas are enormous – number 26, where I slept, measures 235sq m high on the ridge – and what feels like acres of wall are replaced with glass. The notable exceptions to all the white, ivory and stone are the unique fabric installations that hang above each bed – the work of Joël Andrianomearisoa the Malagasy artist who in 2019 was the first to ever represent Madagascar at the Venice Biennale as captivating and almost as alive-seeming as the views “The idea here was to create a response to the nature outside – that landscape The restaurant at Sula © Anna NielsenThe Maison’s Alchemist Lounge © Anna NielsenThe Maison’s main lodge © Anna NielsenGood design is important And when the guest database comprises Roger Federer the Prince and Princess of Wales and countless universe masters A-list celebrities and the merely fabulously wealthy in between a surf simulator and a movement pavilion next to a huge gym appears to have amusement-park aspirations LVMH Hotels flew in taskforces from various Cheval Blanc and Belmond properties to critique their way through every experience There are five restaurants: Le White and Le 1947 are brand regulars respectively handling casual all-day dining and gastronomy But the allure of Mizumi – a wide-ranging Japanese menu with continental embellishments served in the tiny historic house – is fairly irresistible salads and open-fire grill gives way on Thursday nights to a family-style feast of revisited Creole fare Which brings us back to the destination itself – that elemental backdrop onto which Cheval Blanc is projecting its brand of extreme exclusivity Lefebvre and the team acknowledge that the challenge of building to such rarefied expectations lies in ensuring each property comes alive through connections to the place and the people This Maison’s design is wonderfully open to the Seychelles’ raw beauty Here’s hoping the soul of the place will eventually be Maria Shollenbarger travelled as a guest of Cheval Blanc Seychelles; from $1,680, chevalblanc.com Kathy Routliffe reported in Chicago's near and North Shore suburbs (including Wilmette) for more than 35 years privacy and waterborne escapism on a private atoll in the Maldives archipelagoAll listings featured on Condé Nast Traveller are independently selected by our editors and some of the best snorkelling in the Indian Ocean Cheval Blanc’s polished aesthetic values inform every space from the wellness spa to the restaurants and secluded beach villas Cheval Blanc Randheli opened in 2013, the second Maison by the LVMH Hotel Management group, which owns Cheval Blanc Courchevel in the French Alps. They have other resorts in St Barts, St-Tropez, Paris and the Seychelles The group draws on its internal team to design The gorgeous Guerlain spa, situated on the dedicated Spa Island, offers a wide range of treatments, including hot stone massages, seaweed wraps and sculpting facials in the six private Orchid villas. Yoga sessions are held on the beaches, gardens or in the overwater pavilion amid banyan trees and swooping bats silhouetted against lilac sunsets. Cheval Blanc is a paradise for children. Activities include ghost-crab hunting, pool Zumba, and mini-disco. At Le Paddock, teenagers can play billiards, table football, table tennis, and computer games. The water park at Le Carrousel contains a swimming pool with two different depths, and toddlers can play in the splash pad. The 7:1 staff/guest ratio means visitors are never short of assistance. A dedicated “ambassadeur” (butler), is on hand to plan your daily activities and provide the kind of overall mollycoddling that weakens your executive function. All buildings are one storey, and guests can summon buggies for transfers to all parts of the island. The sandy paths aren’t suitable for wheelchairs, however. The Concept Store features local crafts and brands such as Pucci, Vilebrequin and Hublot, which has designed a watch exclusive to the resort. On request, the boutique can be reserved for private perusals, or their products can be presented in-villa. UAE: Christian Potvin has been named general manager of Cheval Maison – Expo City Dubai ahead of its opening in March 2025 Potvin joins Cheval from Al Hamra Residence and Al Hamra Village in Ras al Khaimah where he held the role of cluster general manager he served as director of rooms for Accor at Mercure Barsha Heights and direct of rooms and acting GM at Dukes Dubai on The Palm “It is an exciting time to join Cheval Collection as it builds its footprint in the UAE and wider Middle East,” said Potvin “The market is ripe for high-quality serviced apartments which cater to the growing number of domestic and international travellers in the region John Philipson said: “We are thrilled to have a GM of such calibre joining our outstanding team at Cheval Maison – Expo City Christian’s knowledge of operations and pre-opening in the UAE will be invaluable as we work towards welcoming guests into this stunning property.” Cheval Maison – Expo City marks the second site for Cheval Collection in Dubai, joining Cheval Maison – The Palm Dubai, which opened in 2023 The group’s first property in Saudi Arabia Urban Living Festival 2025 The Serviced Apartment Awards 2025