Be the first in Australia to experience the newest venture of François Pinault’s Artémis Domaines, Domaine des Cabottes.

Domaine des Cabottes, whose name pays homage to the dry-stone shelters (cabottes in French) that pepper the vineyards of the Côte d’Or, was only unveiled last year, and is presenting its wines outside France for the very first time, thanks to an exclusive partnership with Lucas Collective. The domaine has officially hit the market with the 2023 vintage, with fruit for each wine sourced from uber-premium, historical parcels in the Côte de Beaune, including some of the most iconic parcels from one of the oldest Burgundy négociants, Bouchard Père et Fils.

Guests will have the rare opportunity to try two of its historic Premier Cru monopoles. The blanc Beaune Clos Saint-Landry, from the minuscule parcel acquired by Bouchard back in 1791, is a wine characterised by a unique combination of purity and heady intensity, kept in balance by an incredibly precise line of acidity.

The rouge Beaune Clos de la Mousse, whose oldest trace dates to 1220, when it was bequeathed to the chapter of Notre-Dame de Beaune by Canon Edme de Saudon, is a vineyard of rare integrity, entirely “reassembled” by the Bouchard family in 1872 through patient acquisition efforts. The wine maintains a very distinctive fruity character, coupled with saline tension and a refreshing, long finish.

Quantities are extremely limited for each wine, so make sure to don’t miss your opportunity to taste history in the glass. Just 10 seats available for this unique, exclusive experience, $1,450pp. Book now to avoid disappointment.

On 21 October, join third-generation Mount Mary winemaker Sam Middleton to discover why Mount Mary has long been, and remains, a benchmark among Australia’s independent fine wine producers.

In the early 1970s, Dr John Middleton and his wife, Marli, transformed a former sheep station in the Yarra Valley into Mount Mary, one of Australia’s defining fine wine estates. Their vision helped spark the region’s resurgence as a premium wine destination. While inspired by the great traditions of Bordeaux and Burgundy, Mount Mary has always remained distinctly its own. As Sam Middleton reflects, “My grandpa took inspiration from those two regions, but we’re not trying to make Burgundy or Bordeaux in the Yarra Valley.”

Alongside a bespoke menu, guests will enjoy the acclaimed white and red Bordeaux blends, Triolet and Quintet, with vintages spanning more than a decade. These wines are renowned for their intensity and concentration while maintaining the freshness and elegance that have become Mount Mary’s hallmark. Two vintages each of the beautifully balanced, age-worthy Chardonnay and Pinot Noir will also be served side by side.

Book now to avoid missing out. Tickets are $545 per person.

Make an occasion of Melbourne Cup at Grill Americano Sydney, with a long Italian lunch, flowing Champagne and all the glamour of the occasion.

Indulge in a five-course menu designed to share, alongside exceptional wines and impressive large-format bottles roaming the room, poured by the glass.

Beautiful florals set the scene for an afternoon of Cup Day glamour. Come race time, each guest will have a horse in the running, with gifts awaiting the lucky winners.