There was the fabulous Michelin-starred cuisine, of course, but also art, furniture and Wedgwood china that helped forge an ambience savoured by the likes of Charlie Chaplin, Judi Dench and Mick Jagger. A variety of morsels from the restaurant are offered online, alongside more than 7, exceptional bottles from its world-class wine cellar. A decade later, Albert and Michel passed the reins to the younger Michel.
Michel Roux at Le Gavroche, the legendary restaurant founded by his father and uncle, where he was chef patron for more than 30 years. Le Gavroche became a London institution, internationally recognised for its culinary excellence and unparalleled attention to detail. It was the first restaurant in Britain to be awarded one , then two , then three Michelin stars.
Both are open for bidding from 10 to 24 April and will go online for browsing on 3 April. Pauline Bewick , Menu design for Le Gavroche. Watercolour, metallic paint, pen and black ink on card, together with a menu. A composite Wedgwood and Halcyon Days porcelain part dinner-service.
Domaine Leflaive, Montrachet Grand Cru Two bottles 75cl per lot. Krug, Champagne Vintage Four magnums cl per lot. As one might therefore expect, the sale features many outstanding wines. Five bottles 75cl per lot. Barbaresco, Gaja, and The specialist also points to several spectacular wines from Bordeaux.
Really, what more could anyone ask for? The Le Gavroche collection will be offered in two online auctions from 10 to 24 April , with browsing open from 3 April. Le Gavroche Part I: The Restaurant features works of art including pictures, drawings, prints and decorative objects that adorned the bar and restaurant, as well as tableware used by its patrons.
