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New Year, New Experiences: The Alchemy ofthe Senses Tour Is an Evening to Remember

Jean-Charles Boisset welcomes guests to Chateau du Lac and his Alchemy of the Senses Dinner. Photo: Lisa Stewart Photography

Gone are the days of sticking a sign in the yard and expecting a sale — today’s luxury buyers are expectingmuch, much more. And in 2020, the rest of the world will catch on to something that CandysDirt.com is alreadydoing: O�ering a unique experience involving a home can mean the di�erence between a stale listing or a sale.

When Laura Bacon of Coldwell Banker Apex teamed up with internationally acclaimed winemaker Jean-CharlesBoisset, founder of the Boisset Collection lifestyle brand, to host his Alchemy of the Senses Tour. Potentialcustomers were treated to an evening at Chateau du Lac they will never forget.

The Alchemy of the Senses tour turned this home into more than a two-dimensional listing. It showed how youcould easily entertain 50 guests or more complete with private chefs, a large sta�, and of course, a Sommelier ortwo behind the scenes. As a Lifestylist who writes about wine, dine, and design, we were thrilled to be able toexperience the home and this event in person.

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The home was re-staged for the Alchemy of the Senses Tour with the signature Boisset red and leopard decor, and guests wereable to browse through the Alchemy of the Senses book which was beautifully displayed. Photo: Lisa Stewart Photography

Chateau du Lac is one of those iconic Dallas properties that have a colorful history that you have read aboutmore than once on CandysDirt.com. We hosted a Sta� Party here and shared that it is one of the three mostexpensive homes for sale in Denton County.

Alchemy of the Senses tour turned this home into more than a two-dimensional listing — it showed how youcould easily entertain 50 guests or more complete with private chefs, a large sta�, and of course, a Sommelier ortwo behind the scenes. As a Lifestylist who writes about wine, dine, and design, we were thrilled to be able toexperience the home and this event in person.

The Alchemy of the Senses Tour was a way that Jean-Charles Boisset embarked on a national, transformationaltour in 2019 to share his world, from wine, spirits, and cider to jewelry, perfume, candles, and glassware.

In key regions across the USA, Boisset shared that “the Alchemy of the Senses tour welcomes strategic partners,press and influencers, industry leaders and ambassadors to explore the world of Jean-Charles Boisset and itsart de Vivre… the embodiment of a luxurious lifestyle of the finest creations, emanating from wine as thecatalyst of creation. The tour kicked o� in May of 2019 and rotates through 12 locations through October 2019.”

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Jean-Charles Boisset welcomes guests into his historically significant home on Wappo Hill in Napa Valley. Photo: The BoissetCollection

The tour started in Boisset’s personal home — the former Mondavi Estate on Wappo Hill in Napa Valley, and thefinale was at Chateau du Lac. Boisset’s team took over each home and transformed it into a sensory experience.Champagne was served in his new line of Baccarat crystal, his stunning interactive Alchemy of the Senses bookwas on display, and his fragrant candles were burning throughout the home. His own chefs and winemakersprepared and shared a meal that Boisset personally cra�ed a�er what he would like for his own Last Supper.

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Our tour included a peek into the properly climate-controlled wine cellar and panic room, something any wine collector wouldappreciate. Photo: Lisa Stewart Photography

At Chateau du Lac, we were greeted by Jean-Charles with a glass of his Gala Brut, Champagne in his stunningBaccarat Passion sparkling wine glasses. He personally toured us through the spectacular home, and wenibbled on hors d ‘oeuvres like oysters in a delicate brine, Foie Gras, and smoked salmon.

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Each guest had a seating card and a place to create their own Ultimate Last Supper guest list and menu Photo: Lisa StewartPhotography

The dining room was set in his signature red and leopard, and we each had a personalized place to sit alongwith an invitation to create our own Ultimate Last Suppers with what food and wines we would serve at eachcourse and who would be seated at our table. It was a great way to meet and learn about the people seatedaround us, and it really did make you think. If you would like to know who would be at Jean-Charles’ LastSupper and what would be served, you’ll have to buy his book and find out!

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The Chateau du Lac dining room ready for over 50 guests to enjoy Photo: Lisa Stewart Photography

Everything about how the home was decorated and staged made you appreciate what a great entertaininghome this is. Even with the marble, limestone, and luxurious finishes, it was easy to carry on a conversation andspend quality time with other guests.

The kitchen in Chateau du Lac would be appreciated by the finest of chefs or the home cook. It is set up so lots of people cancreate in the space at the same time. Photo: Lisa Stewart Photography

The exceptional wines from the JCB private collection flowed, and we dined on caviar and cheeses from hisAtelier Fine Foods in Yountville.

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We are lusting over the 72″ AGA range, custom copper hood and commercial walk-in refrigeration that are featured in thisgorgeous kitchen! Photo: Lisa Stewart Photography

The way the kitchen was set up and the stunning AGA 72″ range and walk-in refrigeration that were used toprepare the meal, made watching the sta� put this together look like a finely choreographed dance.

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Our last course of Champagne, Burgundy, and Bon-Bons was savored as we enjoyed the home and the view. Photo: Lisa StewartPhotography

In fact, none of us wanted to leave, even a�er we had finished the last hand-rolled chocolate tru�le and splashof Champagne.

I can’t think of a better way to showcase this stunning chateau, and if I could a�ord this home myself, mysignature would be on the dotted line today. I’ll always have the visuals of enjoying an extraordinary evening inthis home.

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