An interview with co-founder Camille Jullien Gilardi on popping the bubble of tradition When most people think of Champagne, the image is almost cinematic: candlelit chalk cellars, impeccably dressed servers, and labels steeped in centuries of tradition. The region has long been defined by heritage, prestige, and rigid rules. But a conversation with Camille Jullien…
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The Famille Penet is a historic winemaking dynasty renowned for producing exclusive Grand Cru Champagnes in the Montagne de Reims region of France. Their legacy is rooted in centuries of viticulture in the villages of Verzy and Verzenay, centred around a 19th-century mansion and vaulted cellars in Verzy. The estate is managed by Alexandre Penet,…
Champagne Telmont was founded in 1912 by Henri Lhôpital in Damery, France. Established during a time of agricultural upheaval, the house is deeply committed to both quality and environmental sustainability. Today, it combines traditional craftsmanship with a bold, eco-friendly vision to produce some of the region’s most sustainable wines. Telmont is on a mission to…
In an era when Champagne is increasingly defined by the coexistence of global luxury brands and fiercely independent grower-producers, Champagne Nominé-Renard occupies a particularly compelling space between the two: deeply rooted in family tradition, yet progressive in its pursuit of elegance, terroir, and authenticity. Founded in 1960, the house has spent more than five decades…
