Thiénot

Alain Thiénot, a former wine broker from an old family in Champagne, collects Champagne houses: for one thing, he owns the Thiénot estate, founded by his family in Reims back in 1852 but only launched by him as an individual brand 25 years ago. For another, he is also the proud owner of the sparkling pearls of Joseph Perrier, Marie Stuart and Canard Duchêne. Champagne Thiénot rests on three cornerstones: quality, modernity and luxury. Hugh Johnson is a fan: «The exceptional Grande Cuvée combines beautiful, silky fruit with substantial complexity.»