【Special Selection & Award-Winning Achievements】Premium Non-Alcoholic Sparkling【1688 & Paris’16】Secretary Event 'Business Gift' Selection 2026 Exhibited!

YELL Corporation (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director and President: Manami Watanabe) will exhibit French premium non-alcoholic sparkling beverages [1688 Grand Rosé, 1688 Grand Blanc, Paris’16 Blanc] at the 5th judging session of the 'Business Gift' Selection 2026 event for secretaries, hosted by Gurunavi Corporation.

'1688 Grand Rosé' and '1688 Grand Blanc' have numerous award-winning achievements at the 'Business Gift Selection', operated by Gurunavi Corporation, where active secretaries select the ultimate gifts. These beverages have been loved and valued by many professionals as important corporate gifts or VIP presents.

At this event, we will introduce three lineups that expand the possibilities of hospitality in important business scenes. We are looking forward to meeting all active secretaries at the venue.

【1688 & Paris’16 Lineup】From left: 1688 Grand Rosé, 1688 Grand Blanc/750ml Market Retail Price ¥5,292 (tax included), Paris’16 Blanc/750ml Market Retail Price ¥3,888 (tax included)

< 'Business Gift' Selection 2026 (Exhibition Information) > Venue: Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho Hall 3rd Floor Exhibition Room

1-7-1 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-7501 Tokyo Port City Hamamatsu-cho

Date: June 22, 2026 (Monday) 17:00 ~ 20:30 (Closing at 20:45) *Note: Membership registration and pre-registration are required for attendance.

For more details, please visit the 'Secretary Room' site below.

https://secretary.gnavi.co.jp/

▶︎1688 Introduction Video https://youtu.be/MxM_UOpUSe8

【Gurunavi 'Business Gift' Listing and Award Achievements】

Our three brands are listed on the 'Business Gift' site, selected by strict criteria from active secretaries. They are highly evaluated as special gifts that convey the prestige of a company.

2020 'Business Gift' Special Selection Award _ 1688 Grand Rosé (Grand Rosé)

At the 'Business Gift Selection', in addition to winning the 'Special Selection' in 2020, it also achieved 'Selection' in 2019 and 2023. It is a best-selling product certified by hospitality professionals.

https://temiyage.gnavi.co.jp/item/00001083/

2023 'Business Gift' Award _ 1688 Grand Blanc (Grand Blanc)

Awarded 'Selection' in 2023. Its beautiful bubbles and refined taste suitable for formal occasions are highly evaluated.

https://temiyage.gnavi.co.jp/item/00001876/

First Entry! _ Paris’16 Blanc (Paris’16 Blanc)

A sister brand of 1688. Its chic packaging featuring the Eiffel Tower is attractive. This is its long-awaited debut at this judging session!

https://temiyage.gnavi.co.jp/item/00002226/

【Corporate Press Party, Commemorative Gifts for Contracts, Seasonal Greeting Gifts】

Gifts for various corporate scenes are important items for conveying feelings. They not only express gratitude and consideration for others but also play a role in representing one's own sense and message. That's why you want to choose carefully.

The non-alcoholic beverages '1688 & Paris’16' have been chosen by many companies as seasonal gifts, contract commemorative gifts, gifts for anniversaries, or visiting gifts.

Original French Non-Alcoholic Brand!

Debuted at a dinner hosted by the French Minister of Foreign Affairs in 2011. It is the original luxury non-alcoholic beverage that has received HALAL (Halal) certification in Europe and Malaysia and is also adopted as a welcome drink at a 7-star hotel in Dubai.

2012 Grand Prize in the Health Food Category by the French Agricultural and Food Processing Industry Organization!!

It is evaluated for being made from natural ingredients based on red and white grapes from France and being gentle on the body. It is a genuine 0.00% alcohol non-alcoholic beverage made by assembling six or more types of grapes used in wine without fermentation.

Heavy and Original Packaging and Handbags Available!

Despite being non-alcoholic, it has a reputation for having a solid cosmetic box. The black and white packaging has a heavy feel and makes a good impression! We also have black handbags with logos.

Various Gift Lineups Available!

1688 has two types: Rosé and Blanc. When you have both, it becomes a red and white set, which is popular for being auspicious. In addition to the 750ml red and white set, we have five types of cosmetic boxes for the compact 200ml pair set (2-bottle set). We also have various lineups, including sets with logo-embossed German crystal glasses.

Three Lineups that Add Sparkle to '1688 & Paris’16'

1688 Grand Rosé (Grand Rosé)

Characterized by the aroma of Muscat and Earl Grey and a gentle sweetness, it brings elegant pleasure from the moment it is poured into a glass.

1688 Grand Blanc (Grand Blanc)

A beautiful toast suitable for formal occasions with a strong glow of golden yellow bubbles. It has a perfect balance of fresh acidity and refined sweetness with the aroma of pears and quince. Recommended not only as an aperitif but also for pairing with meals. It creates a sophisticated hospitality.

Paris’16 Blanc (Paris’16 Blanc)

A brand born from the order for 'something more French and fruity'. Its refreshing and ripe fruit flavor and refined packaging add color to a modern and glamorous toast.

1688 Grand Rose 750ml 1688 Grand Blanc 750ml Paris’16 Blanc 750ml

About the Brand

'1688' is a premium non-alcoholic sparkling beverage that has revived a recipe left by a bishop in Paris in 1688 with the legend of 'guiding eternal love' to the modern era. The founder of the brand is Mr. Remi Rossano (Remi Rossano), the former vice president of the high-end fountain pen Montblanc. He completed it with the talents of France's top wine experts.

Although the alcohol content is 0.00% (non-fermented), you can enjoy a noble and special feeling like champagne, not just a substitute. It is also loved at top-class old hotels, famous restaurants, and luxury cruise ships such as 'Asuka II' and 'Asuka III' nationwide, and is a social drink that allows everyone to share the same luxurious time and space regardless of religion, cultural background, physical condition, or time of day.