Today, I am in Champagne as part of a two-day special event with a Maison we’re probably all familiar with, Piper-Heidsieck. We’re going to meet the man behind Piper’s winemaking and viticultural team, and creator of a brand new champagne that goes deep into the DNA of Piper-Heidsieck’s black-fruit driven vibrant and fresh style - the new Essentiel Blanc de Noirs Cuvée. His name is Émilien Boutillat, who just happens to be Champagne’s youngest chef de caves at just 36. Among other things, we discuss how sustainability across the Maison's business has led to the creation of their first 100% sustainably farmed Cuvée.