Back in 2013, we were charmed by the ridiculously over-the-top decorations for Société du Vin, a wine club started by Leslie Alexander, billionaire (and former owner of the Houston Rockets). Alexander spent $5 million over a couple of years to turn an old Bridgehampton potato barn into a wine storage facility with an over-the-top tasting room decorated by a Hollywood set designer. He planned to offer shares to locals for $50,000 plus about $8,000 in annual dues. We particularly loved the giant copper head of Bacchus.
Now comes news that 204 Butter Lane has been sold. Sorry, we seem to have something in our eye… The property closed for just $2 million March 12. We’re gutted. Plus we missed the tag sale for the giant copper head.
Adieu, Société du Vin. Regrets éternels.