Mona Elyafi

In a landmark decision that blends heritage with forward thinking, the Champagne appellation officially authorized Chardonnay Rosé as a permitted grape variety in July 2025. The move expands Champagne’s list of authorized cépages to eight and marks the formal return of a vine that has lingered for decades on the margins of viticultural memory.

Amid Champagne’s historic estates and centuries of tradition, Vincent Couche has charted a daringly different course. An independent grower, a pioneer of biodynamic viticulture, and a steward of living soils, he is a winemaker uncompromising in his pursuit of purity, quality, and soul.

Nys serves as custodian of Billecart-Salmon’s hallmark style, where elegance meets enduring finesse. Balancing tradition with thoughtful innovation, he confidently safeguards the Maison’s prestige, history, and savoir-faire while guiding it into its next chapter.