Benoît Villedey, oenologist at the Champagne Committee, takes on the Champagne Business Management at Baron d’Avella
The world of Champagne is experiencing a major turning point with the appointment of Benoît Villedey, a recognized œnologist from the Comité Champagne, at the head of the Champagne Business Unit of the Baron d’Avella house. This development marks a rare synergy between scientific rigor and exceptional craftsmanship, in a house that has maintained deliberate […]
Nicolas Beckers takes the reins of the prestigious houses Rare Champagne, Piper and Charles Heidsieck
The appointment of Nicolas Beckers as president of the champagne division of the EPI group marks a major strategic turning point for the prestigious houses Rare Champagne, Piper-Heidsieck, and Charles Heidsieck. This top management move comes in a particularly demanding economic and oenological context, where the combination of respect for Champagne traditions and commercial innovation […]
Nicolas Beckers takes the helm of the Champagne division of the EPI group
The EPI group confirms its dynamism and its determination to assert its positioning in the champagne industry with the appointment of Nicolas Beckers at the head of its Champagne division. This strategic choice reflects a clear desire to consolidate leadership within a viticultural sector undergoing significant change and to strengthen the excellence of the various […]
Tasting of Vitry’s clear wines: an intense vintage between accelerated maturity and the quest for freshness
In the dynamic world of the Champagne viticulture of Vitry, the annual tasting of the still wines of Vitry arouses particular enthusiasm, reflecting the specifics of a vintage that blends intensity and complexity. The 2024 vintage offers a rich aromatic framework where accelerated ripening, a consequence of unprecedented climatic conditions over recent seasons, combines with […]
Champagne: What significance lies behind the “A” of the 22 million euro wine tourism project?
In Avize, the beating heart of the Champagne region, a large wine tourism project is taking shape, supported by an investment of 22 million euros. This ambitious initiative goes beyond mere wine production, aiming to redefine the experience associated with Champagne by harmoniously blending production, art, and tourism. Rooted in the wine-growing region, this complex […]
Flavescence dorée in Champagne: the anxiety of winegrowers facing the inevitable uprooting of contaminated vines
At the dawn of the grape harvests in Champagne, the winemakers face the growing shadow of a formidable threat: flavescence dorée. This vine disease, transmitted by the leafhopper, relentlessly devours the vineyards, imposing a fierce battle both on a sanitary and psychological level. The harsh reality sets in: uprooting contaminated vines often becomes the only […]
The Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte, awarded 3 stars in the Guide Hachette, also appeals with a surprisingly affordable price
In the demanding world of prestigious champagnes, Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte stands out as an essential reference, combining elegance, aromatic finesse, and price accessibility. This emblematic house, stemming from a modern and dynamic cooperative, has managed to establish itself sustainably in the rankings of the Guide Hachette des vins, receiving a rare three-star distinction. This award […]
Champagne in Winter: 10 Exceptional Hotels to Savor Bubbles and Snowy Cellars
When Champagne falls asleep under the winter veil, its landscapes transform into a pristine tableau where the silent vines and snow-covered hills invite an intimate discovery. Far from the hustle and bustle of the harvests, winter gives this region a discreet elegance, a muted charm conducive to contemplation and sensory experience. Winter tourism in Champagne […]
Faced with Donald Trump’s tariff threats, Champagne cultivates serenity and the art of remaining unflappable
As international trade faces a turning point marked by increasing geopolitical tensions, the threat of surtaxes announced by Donald Trump on French wines and champagnes has revived concern in the sector. Faced with the prospect of a tax that could reach 200% on exports to the United States, the main foreign market for Champagne, the […]
General Assembly of Organic Champagne Producers: meeting on Thursday, February 5
The General Assembly of Organic Champagne Producers will be held this Thursday, February 5, an unmissable event for all stakeholders committed to organic viticulture within this prestigious region. This event brings together local producers who share the same ambition: to sustainably advance organic viticulture in Champagne, while promoting expertise that respects both the environment and […]