Calling all watch and chocolate lovers, and preferably those who love both, as Blancpain has a new creation in the form of a limited edition chocolate Easter egg. Created in collaboration with one of Geneva’s newest and most exclusive hotels – The Woodward – this beautiful chocolate creation was inspired by Blancpain’s famous carrousel complication and features a decorative motif that replicates a circular graining finish.
Patisserie Chef Titouan Claudet
Its creator, The Woodward’s patisserie chef Titouan Claudet explains: “This egg really embodies the elegance and expertise of the Maison Blancpain. My aim was really to simplify the design, to have something very soft and elegant that would be consistent with the Blancpain brand – not forgetting a touch of sweetness, of course, with coffee-flavoured praline inside, caramel, and caramelized almonds.”
Order Your Own Blancpain Egg
If you aren’t licking your lips already, then you can stop here and go over to Blancpain’s latest watch releases. But, if we still have your attention, then this exquisite creation is available for sale on The Woodward’s online shop for CHF 95, and can be picked up between March 26th and April 2nd (reservation 24 hours in advance).
An additional bonus is that a portion of the profits will go to Action Innocence, a charity close to Blancpain’s heart that aims to protect the integrity and dignity of children, teenagers, and individuals with special needs in their use of screens and digital technologies – an important cause and a great way to support the foundation during the Easter celebrations.
Blancpain’s Love for Gastronomy
For those unfamiliar with Blancpain’s love for fine dining, an Easter egg collaboration may seem a little unusual, but the brand’s connection to the world of gastronomy is nothing new as it has had privileged relations with the world’s top Michelin-starred chefs since the 1980s. One of the brand’s first friends was the famous chef, Joël Robuchon and, funnily enough, 40 years later, this fabulous egg is being presented in The Woodward, home to the restaurant L’Atelier Robuchon, which holds two Michelin stars.
A Special Easter Offer
For Geneva locals looking for ideas for what to do over Easter, The Woodward’s Le Jardinier restaurant is holding a festive brunch prepared by chef Olivier Jean. With majestic views over the lake and the Mont Blanc, and a menu that includes imperial caviar, crab mimosa-style egg, lamb rack from Adret, red bell peppers in a crust, confit eggplant, vegetable curry, and a dessert trolley to die for.
And for those from out of town, you can still benefit from this offer with The Woodward’s special Easter package that includes an exclusive Haute Horlogerie experience by Blancpain. The offer is valid from March 28th to April 7th for a minimum of two nights, from CHF 3200 per night for two suites, subject to availability. Reservations on +41 22 901 37 77 or oetkercollection.com.
And, we have it on good authority that the Easter Bunny will also be in attendance!
