As Bette Davis wisely said, there comes a time in every woman’s life when the only thing that helps is a glass of champagne. I found out the other night that she couldn’t have been more right when my taste buds were launched into heaven by the delicate voluptuousness of Dom Pérignon Blanc, Vintage 2004. My mouth (and heart) will never be the same. I’ve always loved the bubbly stuff. There’s something romantic, luxurious, and yes, even a bit scandalous about champagne. (Never mind that the bubbles always seem to float right to my head making me deliciously giddy.) This extravagant wine seems to evoke naughtiness and liaisons, celebration and decadence. And somehow, it has a way of bringing out your adventurous spirit. As it turns out, that’s just what Dom Pérignon stands for.
“Dom Pérignon is known for its daring modus operandi and bold commitments. Each vintage is a new beginning and a new exploration…”
Each year, this adventurous spirit inspires Dom Pérignon to commemorate new vintages and to challenge the status quo by collaborating with an artist to create a sensory and sensual expression of Dom’s personality. This year’s partnership with renowned artist Jeff Koons resulted in The Balloon Venus. Produced of high quality polyurethane resin, this seductively carved sculpture is manually assembled and hand-polished in France and only 600 will be made world-wide. It is a true work of art that’s breathtaking – natch, even sexy. The Dom Pérignon Balloon Venus by Jeff Koons sells for approximately 15,000 Euros and is available on a made-to-order basis. And I’m told it contains a bottle of Pink Vintage Dom hidden within its secrets (don’t even get me started on the fantasies inspired by pink vintage champagne). This is the ideal treasure for the woman who has Everything. I think we all deserve one, don’t you? If you’re in Toronto, and would like to see the Balloon Venus for yourself, it will be on display at the Trump Hotel until December 13, 2013. If you go, dress for the occasion and be ready to covet. And if you’d like your own little bottle of heaven, you can find the Limited Edition Dom Pérignon by Jeff Koons gift box, Vintage 2004 Blanc, at the LCBO beginning on December 7, 2013 (priced for decadence at $247.85).