First-generation vigneron Benjamin Leroux is one of Burgundy’s best-known figures. We talk to him about his motivations, job satisfaction and the logistical challenge of making over 50 wines per year. “I used to be offended when people would open my wines after a year or two,” says Benjamin Leroux – the 45-year-old vigneron who in the past decade or so […]

Hubert de Billy is the great-great-grandson of Pol Roger, one of the few family-owned Champagne Houses and a perennial favourite in the UK. We caught up with him before the confinement in France to discuss history, philosophy, gastronomy and more besides. On ties to Champagne “My destiny to work in the Champagne industry was confirmed […]

We recently asked our team a simple question: “what are you drinking these days?” Here, five of our colleagues from across the business give us their personal recommendation. A charming Californian Chardonnay 2018 Berry Bros. & Rudd, Sonoma County Chardonnay by Ramey Wine Cellars Having previously spent some time in the US, my impression had […]