L'ÉCRINExceptional wines, champagnes & spirits

Exceptional wines, champagnes & spirits

L'ÉCRIN, our story

Located in the heart of downtown Yaoundé (Fouda district), L'ÉCRIN is the trusted partner of your great events and your moments of relaxation.

The tasting lounge of the L'ÉCRIN cellar, in front of the champagne and wine walls

A story of passion

L’ÉCRIN is the meeting of an identity, a passion and an art of living.

When we imagined this space, the aim was not simply to create an elegant wine cellar, but to design a place able to convey an emotion and offer a true experience.

A warm, refined and timeless place, where the architecture is an integral part of L’Écrin’s identity. Materials, colours, light and volumes were all conceived in a single language, to create a coherent, enveloping and singular atmosphere.

Every detail contributes to this experience. Warm tones bring depth and character, the materials heighten the sense of authenticity, while the light accompanies each space and subtly showcases the bottles. The furniture, the lines and the flow of the space complete this staging, naturally guiding the eye and the visitor’s path.

L’Écrin lives up to its name.

Just as a jewel case — an écrin — reveals and showcases a jewel, this space was imagined to enhance every bottle, every tasting and every moment of sharing. The architecture becomes a setting in the service of wine, but also of encounter and conviviality.

We wanted to create an atmosphere that is both exceptional and welcoming, elegant without being ostentatious, where you immediately feel at ease, whether you are a connoisseur, an enthusiast or simply curious.

L’Écrin is therefore far more than a wine cellar: it is a place where architecture, wine and the art of hospitality come together to create a unique experience.

The cellar's Japanese whiskies: Yamazaki, Hakushu, Hibiki and Fuji