Brut Daily
A curated journal of champagne news, houses, regions, vintages, and market intelligence.
The Champagne AOC appellation will not be extended beyond its existing geographical limits, a decision confirmed on 21 October 2026 that preserves the region's current territorial definition.
Champagne Barons de Rothschild, established in 2005 by three branches of the Rothschild family, positions itself as a Grand Vin de Champagne with Chardonnay at the heart of every blend.
Champagne shipments grew by 3.2% through September 2026, bringing to a close three consecutive years of falling volumes and pointing to a stabilisation in demand for the category.
Champagne Fleur de Miraval has released its Fifth Edition, ER5, on 21 October 2026, marking the culmination of a ten-year creative journey at the only Maison exclusively devoted to Rosé Champagne.
Gentleman's Journal has published a feature examining Louis Roederer's 250-year history and the distinctive approach to champagne production that sets the Champagne house apart.
Moët & Chandon India has unveiled the Moët Mini, a smaller-format champagne timed to coincide with the country's festive season.
The Best Old Vintage Awards ceremony, held at the Intercontinental Paris during Champagne Week, recognised twenty laureate houses, with three emerging as outright winners.
Fleur de Miraval announced the release of its Fifth Edition rosé champagne, ER5, on 5 October 2026, marking the culmination of a ten-year creative journey for the house.
The second edition of the Best Old Vintage Awards has revealed its three winners from the 1995, 1996, and 1998 champagne vintages, with Perrier-Jouët securing recognition for the second consecutive edition.
Champagne recorded a 3.2% rise in shipments through September 2026, with export sales identified as the principal driver of that growth.
On 18 October 2026, Joseph Perrier welcomed visitors to a nocturnal tour of its caves in Châlons as part of the annual Champagne Day celebrations.
The Roederer group's plans to acquire vineyards in Burgundy are facing potential intervention from the French state, raising questions about cross-regional consolidation in the wine industry.
Picking commenced in Champagne on 9 September 2026, marking the most precocious vendange in more than 130 years of recorded harvest data.
E.Leclerc, one of France's leading supermarket chains, is offering Ruinart Brut at €53.49, positioning a recognised premium champagne house within the accessible end of the prestige segment.
The Hachette Guide has awarded Nicolas Feuillatte champagne a three-star rating, with the house also singled out for offering strong value for money.
Bollinger Champagne has been selected to feature in American Airlines' premium cabin service, available across Flagship First and Business class flights from June 2026.
Antonio Galloni of Vinous awarded Jean-Baptiste Lecaillon of Champagne Roederer the title of Best Winemaker of the Year, with the recognition announced on 22 December 2022.
Maison Lenoble has released two zero-dosage champagnes, V16 and V20, joining a broader movement in Champagne that has carried brut nature styles from niche curiosity to mainstream consideration.
Champagne recorded shipments of 174.2 million bottles through September 2026, with export demand identified as the primary force behind the region's performance.
After nearly three decades as Chef de Cave at Dom Pérignon, during which he oversaw 23 vintages, Richard Geoffroy has departed the house at the age of 64 to pursue sake production in rural Japan.
The second edition of Vignobles en Scène returns to the Marne Valley on 16–18 October 2026, with Piot-Sévillano offering jazz concerts, aroma workshops and vibratory tastings at their Vincelles estate.
Preface Wine, a hybrid wine shop and bar in Pineapple Grove, Delray Beach, celebrates its grand opening on 22 October 2026 with champagne service and an intimate eight-seat tasting event.
Tavern has launched Cannes Royale, a ready-to-drink canned champagne designed to open new drinking occasions and attract a broader consumer base to the category.
The MICHELIN Guide has announced it will launch its first dedicated MICHELIN grapes selection for Champagne on 4 February 2027, extending a wine-rating initiative previously applied to Burgundy and Bordeaux.
Barons de Rothschild has launched Le Bateau and Les Maladries, two parcel-specific cuvées drawn from grand crus of the Côte des Blancs, marking a deliberate strategic turn towards single-vineyard champagne.
The Comité Champagne has confirmed that no current substitute exists for pesticides in controlling flavescence dorée, whilst acknowledging that research into alternatives remains active.
Champagne Bollinger has launched a members' club offering curated, exclusive experiences, marking a deliberate shift towards direct consumer engagement.
Champagne Bollinger has named Émilien Boutillat as Cellar Master, a role that will shape the house's winemaking direction and quality standards going forward.
The Champagne house Besserat de Bellefon has launched its first vintage blanc de noirs, expanding a portfolio that previously offered the style only in non-vintage form.
Ruinart will stage its tables singulières experiential event from 26 to 28 June 2026, bringing together gastronomy and champagne tasting in a format the house has previously presented.
French e-commerce retailer Cdiscount has announced a price reduction on Ruinart Champagne, with the promotion set to commence at 11:00 on 6 October 2026.
The Comité Champagne has allocated 10% of its budget to defending the Champagne AOC designation against misuse and counterfeiting, underscoring the industry's regulatory priorities.
The Champagne house Louis Roederer is celebrating 250 years of operation alongside the release of its latest vintage of Cristal, the 2018.
A bottle of Taittinger champagne was served at the state dinner hosted by King Charles III in honour of French President Emmanuel Macron on 9 July 2025.
Dom Pérignon has released a holiday collaboration with British artist Damien Hirst, presenting two vintages in butterfly-themed packaging alongside matching boxes, priced at $300.
Champagne Castelnau has released HC n°5, a wine that embodies the region's growing preference for aromatic clarity over heavy oak influence.
Champagne Fleur de Miraval, the only maison exclusively devoted to rosé champagne, celebrates a decade of production with the launch of its ER5 release.
Thirty-two champagne domaines competed in a blind tasting of 1995, 1996, and 1998 vintages at l'Arbane restaurant in Reims, with international specialists determining the top 20 rankings.
The City of Épernay has received a national award recognising its commitment to preserving the viticultural heritage of the Champagne region.
Dom Pérignon has unveiled two limited-edition bottles bearing exclusive artwork by British contemporary artist Damien Hirst, marking a notable convergence of fine champagne and the art world.
Vranken-Pommery has announced the divestiture of the historic Heidsieck & Co Monopole champagne brand as part of a deliberate effort to reduce the group's debt burden.
British artist Damien Hirst has created limited-edition bottle designs for Dom Pérignon, drawing inspiration from his Kaleidoscope series in a collaboration announced in October 2026.
Terre de Vins has spotlighted Orpale, the prestige cuvée from Union Champagne's De Saint-Gall brand, commending its quality-to-price ratio despite the label's relative obscurity.
French e-commerce retailer Cdiscount announced a price reduction on Ruinart Champagne, effective from 11:00 on 30 September 2026, underscoring growing competition in the online premium sparkling wine market.
The Champagne house Maison Pommery has postponed publication of its final accounts and appointed Nathalie Vranken to the role of chief executive officer.
A new oenological and cultural walking route in Reims connects the Champagne houses Charles de Cazanove and G.H. Martel, both part of the Rapeneau family group.
On 15 September 2026, Krug opened Larrabee Studios to the public, pairing champagne tasting with live music in an immersive brand experience.
Comité Champagne and France Travail have announced an expansion of their joint recruitment programme aimed at securing seasonal labour for the 2026 Champagne harvest.
Early assessments of the 2026 Champagne harvest point to strong quality potential, with alcohol levels running higher than the regional norm.
Grape ripening in Champagne has shortened from 100 days to 80 days, a change attributed to climate change that is reshaping harvest planning across the region.
