The Emperor Edition

Kyri Christodoulou

Winston Churchill's Love Affair with Pol Roger

 “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. ...

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Discover Champagne Egly-Ouriet

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.   ...

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Meet Louis Roederer's new champagne: Collection 242

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...

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Maud Piovesan

Champagne Carbon is landing at Emperor

Melding his passion for motor racing with his winemaking background, Alexandre Mea founded Champagne Carbon as the new hot luxury champagne brand on the market, partnering with Formula 1, Bugatti...and Emperor Champagne! Emperor Agency is proud to now be bringing Champagne Carbon into Australia. Try the Carbon experience. 

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