GW: Is 2018 a year worth investing (based on what you’ve seen since harvesting) or is it too early to tell .
MB : It certainly looks like a very promising year but one has to remain humble with wine so we will only confirm in a few years when we understand better whether its potential stands the test of time…
GW SIP Name a wine you are drinking now .
MB: Brut Sous Bois, a big champagne that is great for apéritif but also with food (without having to open a bottle of vintage champagne)
GW: SAVE Name a wine you would invest in or haven’t tried, but want to !
MB: Vintage Champagnes from good houses or growers are under rated relative to Burgundy, Bordeaux, etc… That will change I think as connoisseurs from around the world are starting to recognise it… it is my wine investment tip. Just choose the vintage and houses/growers carefully and you will be rewarded quicker than you think.
GW: STALK Name one person you most admire and why:
MB: Nicolas Francois Billecart – he created a great business … keen to swap notes with him
GW: Bollinger produces a still wine, is that something you would consider or not.
MB: We make some already for our rosé (but we don’t intend to sale it.)
GW: What, in your opinion is the best year for champagne, either at your house or the region!
MB: Of what you can still buy at the moment, 2002 is right up there!