Two years of research and development were needed to get back to the essential: a 99% paper ¹ and recyclable case, moulded to the shape of the bottle.

This case is 9 times lighter than its predecessor ² and produced without incurring any airfreight, resulting in a 60% reduction in its carbon impact ³ according to the BEE (Bilan Environnemental des Emballages) and ADEME (Agence de l'environnement et de la maîtrise de l'énergie) methodology.

The second skin packaging was developed with manufacturing partners, Pusterla 1880 and James Cropper. The manufacturer James Cropper was established in 1845, on the shores of the Lake District National Park between Scotland and England, where it developed a unique savoir-faire. The family business is specialized in paper, respectfully leading innovations amidst a landscape classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site. The water indispensable to the creation of the second skin case is drawn from the site, 91% of which is clean enough to be released back into the river after manufacture. The result is obtained without the use of plastic.

¹ Case made of 99% paper and 1% glue (on the labels).
² The second skin case weighs 40g compared to 355g for the previous gifting box.
³ Comparison of a carbon study between the second skin case and the previous gifting box: 295g eqCO₂ for the second skin case against 723g eqCO₂ for the gifting box.

Light, aesthetic and functional, the second skin case suggests a new set of gesture: it is inspired by the manner in which maîtres d’s wrap a white serviette around bottles of champagne.

Suitable for storage for several months in a fridge, the case can withstand the humidity of a cellar, and up to three hours in an ice bucket. So rather than being disposed of immediately, the case may be retained until serving or longer to maintain the integrity of the wine