Legal Notice

Last updated: April 2026

Editorial Statement: Grand Cru & Etiquette (GC&E) is a Paris-based private advisory practice and independent media founded in Paris in 2025, exploring the codes of refinement and specialising in wine, cultural intelligence and professional distinction.

Publisher: The publication is owned and operated by:

  • Maria Kumessa

  • Sole trader (micro-entrepreneur), registered in France

  • APE/NAF code: 74.90B — Other specialised, scientific and technical activities

  • Registered office: 60 rue François 1er, 75008 Paris, France

  • SIRET number: 103 057 410 00013

  • Contact: contact@grandcruandetiquette.com

Editorial Responsibility: Director of Publication: Maria Kumessa As Director of Publication, Maria Kumessa assumes full editorial responsibility for all content published on this website.

ISSN Registration: Grand Cru & Etiquette is currently undergoing registration with the relevant international authorities.

  • Online Journal — Grand Cru & Etiquette

    • ISSN: Pending

    • Title: Grand Cru & Etiquette

    • Format: Digital publication, freely accessible

    • Country of publication: France

  • Digital Magazine — The GC&E Review

    • ISSN: Pending

    • Title: The GC&E Review

    • Format: Quarterly digital publication

    • Country of publication: France

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Intellectual Property: All editorial content, including articles, texts, visual compositions, graphic identity, and overall artistic direction, constitutes original work protected under intellectual property law. The name Grand Cru & Etiquette, along with its associated branding elements, reflects a distinct editorial identity. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use, in whole or in part, is strictly prohibited without prior written consent from the publisher.

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Consumer Mediation: In accordance with Articles L.616-1 and R.616-1 of the French Consumer Code, GC&E is in the process of designating a certified consumer mediator. This information will be updated as soon as a mediator has been appointed.

Disclaimer: The editorial team endeavors to ensure the accuracy, relevance, and quality of all published content. However, no guarantee is made regarding the completeness or timeliness of the information provided. Grand Cru & Etiquette reserves the right to revise, update, or remove content at its sole discretion, without prior notice.

Jurisdiction: This publication is governed by the laws of France. Any dispute arising in connection with the use of this website shall fall under the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Paris.