Champagne Piper Heidsieck and Rare with Émilien Boutillat

In this episode, we visit Emilien Boutillat, Chef de Caves for Piper-Heidsieck and Rare Champagne. Together we explore the style of Piper-Heidsieck, with a focus on freshness, balance, and the evolving role of Meunier in a changing climate. Emilien also gives insight into Rare Champagne and its origins, including a tasting of vin clairs from Villers-Marmery, one of the key villages behind Rare. The conversation offers a rare look at the foundations of these wines and how they develop from vineyard to finished Champagne. I hope you will enjoy this episode. /Jpn