Hotel Royal Monceau Raffles, Möet Hennessy

A plethora of Noel preview tastings. Buche from Pierre Hermé collection for

 Royal Monceau's forthcoming Christmas celebration in December- petite bouchée of mini Ispahans

Bites of foie gras mini 'burgers' on mini sesame buns to sustain us

Buche 'Sarah' - moelleux aux marrons, crème aux marrons glaces, crème onctueuse au the vert et compote de fruite de la passion'.

Buche 'Azur' - biscuit chocolat, sable diamant Infiniment vanilla, fine feuille de chocolat.

Buche 'Infiniment Vanille' - pate a sable Breton, ganache et crème de mascarpone a la vanilla, biscuit imbibe au jus de vanilla, pate sable.

Let the cutting begin

Nothing mini about these slices.

An ample portion of Infiniment Vanille accompaning by the perfect Port.

And buche Azur with its perfect companion, a glass of Muscat.

The week before a gorgeous tasting of Champagnes-Scotch from Möet Hennessy.

Giant Moet bubbles to dream of

Specially created miniature 'potatoes' filled with sweet cream by pastry chef Sebastien Gaudard to go with the Krug.

I cannot resist anything passion fruit/mango flavor including a Bellevdere vodka cocktail

Little jars of red fruits drinks and a liquidized 'millefeuille'. Now that's a first.

The most divine starter ever - fresh peach slices with a molded faux peach pit made of foie gras!

Bottles of Scotch and brandies...such lovely golden colors. Very Fall.

And brandy tastings for everyone.

Attendees take off. After all this luxe et volupte you might want to recover with some fresh veggies

At Israeli Miznon in the Marais, 22, rue des Ecouffes, 75004.

Go at noon or just after before the crowds hits. Excellent.

Look at this heavenly 📮Veuve Clicquot Champagne yellow mailbox new for this year's Xmas. Perfect for receiving your Paris mail !