The Emperor Edition

Emperor Muse: Xavier Bizot What is your connection with Champagne? I was born in Reims, and lived in Aÿ, my father was chairman of Champagne Bollinger. Bollinger was created in 1829 and remains independent, family owned and managed, which is very rare in Champagne. It is also involved in Burgundy (Domaine Chanson), Loire Valley (Langlois Chateau...

Hailing from two long lines of well-established vignerons, husband and wife winemakers Justine Boxler and François Petit of La Rogerie are truly something to behold. These fresh faces of such well-established winemaker families are etching their own name in the champagne history books, curating wines using traditional techniques but adapting them to the innovative arena of the modern world.

Over the past decade, there has been a lot of talk in the champagne industry about organic viticulture and biodynamics. It is topical in the wine industry as well as in general life, since the consumer has become more conscious of their health and skeptical about what they consume. 

De Sousa Champagne is a house encapsulated by family, history and overcoming adversity. War stories, widows and viticultural crises lay the foundations of this incredible maison that has withstood the test of time, all the while producing amazing wines using innovative and sustainable methods.