#28 Charles Heidsieck's New Cellar Master Émilien Érard
From VINE and BUBBLE Podcast by VINE and BUBBLE
April 6, 2026 · 32 min · Season 1 · Episode 29
About this episode
The episode features an interview with Émilien Érard, the new Chef deCaves of Charles Heidsieck, discussing his approach to winemaking and the philosophy behind the house's signature wines.
Today it’s my privilege to welcome Émilien Érard, Chef deCaves of Charles Heidsieck. Émilien was appointed to the role in 2025, marking a quiet but significant evolution for the House. He succeeds Élise Losfelt, who departed to return to her family estate, but he also worked under Élise’s predecessor, the legendary Cyril Brun. Since joining in 2018, Emilien has embedded himself deeplywithin the fabric of Charles Heidsieck. His work has not been defined by visibility, but by precision—overseeing the rhythms of the winery, building trusted relationshipswith growers, and contributing, year after year, to the tasting committee that shapes the House’s signature. Émilien understands not only the technical architecture ofthe wines, but the deeper identity of Charles Heidsieck—its language of texture, patience and quiet power. In this episode, we move beyond the surface, exploring thephilosophy behind Charles Heidsieck’s rosé winemaking, the quiet power of lees ageing and reserve wines, and the nuanced decisions that preserve identity across challenging vintages. We also take a look at the newly released Blancdes Millenaries from the less talked about 2017 vintage.
People in this episode
Guest: Émilien Érard
Topics covered
- winemaking philosophy
- lees ageing
- reserve wines
- Charles Heidsieck
- rosé wine
- vintage challenges
Keywords
- Émilien Érard
- Charles Heidsieck
- winemaking
- rosé
- lees ageing
- vintage
- Blanc des Millenaries
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Charles Heidsieck
Products: Blanc des Millenaries
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