The Emperor Edition

At Emperor we are suckers for superstar champagne growers with an interesting backstory, and Pertois-Lebrun does not disappoint. A tale of two brothers, Clément and Antoine Bouret are fifth generation winemakers continuing the champagne legacy their family established decades ago. They’re fresh, modern and taking the Champagne world by storm! History of Pertois-Lebrun Champagne Pertois-Lebrun dates back to the early 1900’s, however, it wasn’t until the union of Paul Pertois and Françoise Lebrun in 1955 where the House became what we know it as today. After spending some time away from the family business and forging their own career paths,...

 “Remember, gentlemen, it’s not just France we are fighting for, it’s Champagne.”  Sir Winston Churchill was a fervent lover of champagne, and he never failed to mention it to his fellow friends, family and even soldiers during wartime. Whilst French statesman De Gaulle, who fought besides Churchill during WW2, was fond of Champagne Drappier, Winston Churchill’s favourite champagne was Pol Roger. The house estimates at 42,000 the number of Pol Roger bottles drank by Churchill, which equivates to...2 bottles per day. From this love affair was born an iconic prestige champagne: Cuvée Sir Winston Churchill. Here’s how it all started. ...

Another producer with an impossible name to pronounce - and another superstar grower! Acclaimed by wine critics around the world, Egly-Ouriet (egg-lee oo-ree-ay) produces the most amazing, terroir-driven and natural wines. Their Grand Cru & Pinot Noir dominant vineyards, the low yields, the ageing in oak barrels and the high percentage of reserve wine used, make the Egly-Ouriet wines taste so different - so fruit-pure, intense, rich and complex. Here's a little bit more about the house and their exceptional wines, including their Brut Grand Cru, Brut Rosé Grand Cru and Les Vignes de Vrigny, now back in stock at Emperor.   ...

One of the most progressive houses in Champagne, the esteemed maison of Louis Roederer, led by the eponymous Chef de Caves Jean-Baptiste Lécaillon, has just released a new cuvée. Named Collection 242, it's a revolutionary move in the world of champagne, phasing out their iconic Brut Premier to lead with their new Collection Series instead. Ahead of its time, the house has now incorporated climate change in its core winemaking, paving the way for other Grandes Marques to follow its lead. Here’s all you need to know about this new exciting champagne - and where to find it!   Louis...