Family-owned winery Chêne Bleu of Crestet, France, has created a special-edition 3D gift box inspired by the two famed medieval lovers—Abélard and Héloïse—after which their flagship wines are named. The French equivalent of Romeo and Juliet, Abélard and Héloïse’s remarkable true story in the 12th century epitomizes enduring love. The new, special-edition box opens to reveal their inspirational tale alongside exquisite illustrations.
One of the most famous couples in history, Abélard and Héloïse were scholars and philosophers, whose scandalous and lasting love affair has inspired centuries of poets, artists, and now winemakers. Chêne Bleu’s wines are produced at the La Verrière estate, located high up in a mountain saddle in the Dentelles de Montmirail range of the Mont Ventoux in Crestet, Provence. Xavier and Nicole Rolet and their family stewarded this small historic from an abandoned medieval estate and priory in the South of France to a state-of-the art winery.
