Elite Traveler Fall 2023

INFLUENCE

Montblanc writing instruments Taking the time to handwrite a letter is something few people do these days. But it is an art — something Montblanc understands. Roberta Naas fi nds out about the fi rm’s process for creating one of its famed writing instruments Page 54

Page 50 Matthieu Bonardel The global motorsports director sat trackside with Alexandra Cheney during Le Mans 24 Hours centenary race to discuss the pressure of racing. Page 52 Ludovic du Plessis TheCEOof Telmont Champagne speaks with Irenie Forshaw about searching for vineyards on his bicycle and teaming up with Leonardo DiCaprio. Page 56 Craftmanship Girard Perregaux and Aston Martin have discovered just how similar haute horlogerie and supercar production can be. Alex Martin takes a closer look at the result of the collaboration.