Maison Telmont has announced Brice Bezin as its new cellar master and ‘head of grape supply’ succeeding Bertrand Lhôpital.

Maison Ruinart has appointment Caroline Fiot as cellar master following the passing of Frédéric Panaïotis earlier this year.

Acclimatising Champagne

19 September, 2024

Champagne houses have been grappling with volatile weather conditions for some years, and are carefully considering how best to mitigate the effects in the vineyard and the cellar. 

Champagne house Maison Mumm has announced Yann Munier as its new cellar master from 8 April 2024.

Maker’s Mark has debuted its Cellar Aged Bourbon, an annual, global limited-release expression.

Spiral Cellars, the UK purveyor of luxury wine storage, is launching a new wine storage system with its UnSpiral Cellar. 

Penfolds is launching a new accessible AUD$50 range within the travel retail exclusive Cellar Reserve portfolio, aimed at recruiting wine drinkers into the premium wine category. 

Campari Group is set to place its UK distribution in the hands of Matthew Clark's new business arm, Catalyst Brands, following the cessation of the Italian group's contract with Cellar Trends.

Elitemarket.com has created a virtual cellar for online shoppers to view, research and buy single malt scotch whiskies.

Treasury Wine Estates brand Coldstream Hills has completed a $5m upgrade of its winemaking facilities

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