LUX Xmas 2018

16 La Part Des Anges: A Celebration of Cognac La Part Des Anges – The Angel’s Share – is the biannual charity auction hosted by the Bureau National Interprofessionnel du Cognac (BNIC). This year it was held in late September, and the BNIC invited LUXlife along to be a part of this memorable event. La Part Des Anges, was set in the grounds of the Hotel Chais Monnet in the heart of the town of Cognac. Complete with exquisite food and luxurious hospitality, this was a truly unique spectacle. Twenty-two cognac houses from all over the region created a unique blend especially for the auction. Alongside their beautifully presented bottles, fifteen of the houses also offered a unique experience for the winning bidder. The auction itself was a celebration of cognac -both the region and the drink- with over 700 people from all over the world gathered for this incredible event. The origin of the name of the auction is fascinating. It comes from a practice known as the Angel’s Share, which originates from the