Mona Elyafi
Inside Nominé-Renard: A Rare Family Gem in Champagne
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…
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Champagne EPC: Uncorking an Epicurean Take on Terroir, Quality, Transparency and Storytelling
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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A Tale of Two Brothers, A Singular Chardonnay Affair, One Story: Interview with Antoine Bouret of Champagne Pertois-Lebrun
When I sat down with Antoine Bouret on Zoom, what was meant to be an interview quickly became something else entirely. 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…
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Inside Vincent Couche’s World: Discovering the Soul of Champagne, Beyond Luxury
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. Vincent Couche discovered the vineyards and the secrets of their soils at…
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In Champagne, a Quiet Soul Speaks Through the Vines
In Champagne, a Quiet Soul Speaks Through the Vines: Franck Pascal, the Sixth-Sensed Vigneron Crafting Champagne from Soul and Soil I first met Franck Pascal in 2024 at Bulles Bio during Le Printemps des Champagnes and was immediately enchanted — not only by his expressive, soulful wines, but also by the man behind them. Thoughtful,…
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Aurélien Laherte: The Architect Shaping a New Era for Champagne
Aurélien Laherte: The Architect Shaping a New Era for Champagne by Not Following Trends but Setting New Standards. For any Champagne connoisseur, the name Laherte Frères instinctively evokes images of exceptional, terroir-driven Champagnes. And at the heart of this renowned family-owned Champagne house, one name immediately springs to mind: Aurélien Laherte – a single cult…
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David Léclapart: A Revolutionary Force Behind Champagne’s Evolution
Tucked away in the charming village of Trépail, Southeast of the Montagne de Reims, Champagne Léclapart is driving a quiet revolution in the universe of Champagne. This small, family-owned estate is where David Léclapart earned his cult status among champagne enthusiasts and purists alike, crafting some of the most remarkable biodynamic bottles of the appellation.…
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The Grower Champagne Transforming The Narrative Of One Of The Most Historic And Rebellious Champagne Region
Meet Thomas Barbichon … The Grower Champagne Transforming The Narrative Of One Of The Most Historic And Rebellious Champagne Regions: The Aube No region in Champagne has enjoyed more galvanic attention than the Aube in recent years. Quite an ironic turn of events for this Southernmost outpost of Champagne which, at the onset of the…
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The Inescabable New Rendez-vous Of Anne Malassagne: ‘Éxperience Champagne’
A Unique & Exclusive Invitation to Experience Champagne in a Different Way! For three decades running the family-owned Champagne House AR Lenoble, Anne Malassagne succeeded in carving out a name for herself, ultimately transforming a small family house on the verge of collapse into a renown and venerated Champagne brand around the world. Last year,…
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