The Emperor Edition

Bonnet-Ponson is a family business, passed down from generation to generation. The family has been crafting beautiful champagne since 1862, with Gregoire Bonnet being one of the first recoltants manipulants of the village of Chamery. For over 150 years, Champagne Bonnet-Ponson has perpetuated the art of champagne creation in the beautiful Montagne de Reims region. Instilling human strength and perseverance into the business, the family lived through many historical moments such as the first installation of electricity to their village as well as the destructions of World War II to their land.

Legend states that when Christians honoured the anniversary of the death of St Patrick, they held a great feast in which Lenten constraints on food and alcohol were lifted. Today that tradition is still in place, with some Catholics deciding to put Lent restrictions to one side and enjoy a drink (or twelve!)

For centuries, women in business have been bursting through that glass ceiling and achieving amazing success. The champagne industry is no exception. These six dames of champagne are proof! Emperor Champagne - supporting International Women's Day.

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...