Seventh-generation siblings Chantal Brégeon-Gonet and Pierre Gonet are leading Champagne Philippe Gonet into a new era while staying true to nearly two centuries of family heritage. From Le Mesnil-sur-Oger's iconic Chardonnay to innovative cuvées and a growing international presence, Chantal shares how tradition, adaptability and the pursuit of pleasure continue to shape one of Champagne's distinctive family estates.

In the Premier Cru village of Chigny-les-Roses, Arnaud Gounel-Lassalle is crafting terroir-driven Champagnes that challenge traditional luxury codes. Since becoming an independent grower-producer in 2017, he has focused on parcel-by-parcel winemaking, revealing the unique character of the region’s chalk-rich soils. Rooted in family heritage and guided by a philosophy of transparency and stewardship, his wines showcase Champagne as a serious, expressive wine of place and gastr

In the Premier Cru village of Sacy, Champagne Duménil embodies a vision of Champagne shaped by patience, family heritage, and respect for terroir. Through a conversation with Frédérique Poret-Duménil, the visit reveals the story of a woman who transformed personal tragedy into a lifelong dedication to crafting balanced, elegant Champagnes guided by time rather than trends.

When Caroline Fiot stepped into the role of Cellar Master at Maison Ruinart in January 2026, following Frédéric Panaïotis’ untimely passing in 2025, it marked more than a generational transition, it signaled a carefully orchestrated continuation of one of Champagne’s most enduring identities. Her appointment carries both emotional weight and strategic clarity.

Interview with Antoine Bouret of Champagne Pertois-Lebrun. Our conversation organically found its own cadence. His words came out not as answers, but as chapters. It felt only natural to let his story unfold the same way he told it, not as a Q&A, but as a narrative.

Elisabeth & Louis Salmon Born in 1818 from the union of Elisabeth Salmon and Nicolas François Billecart, the House Billecart-Salmon was...