Champagne Bollinger has named Émilien Boutillat as its new Cellar Master, effective October 1, 2026, a significant appointment covered this week in Shanken News Daily. Boutillat brings an exceptional international pedigree to the role, with stints at Château Margaux, Peter Michael Winery, and most recently Piper-Heidsieck, where he has served as Cellar Master since 2018. A two-time winner of Best Cellar Master of the Year at the International Wine Challenge, he is widely recognized for his technical rigor, deep expertise in Pinot Noir (the emblematic grape of the House) and a forward-looking approach to climate adaptation. Managing Director Charles Armand de Belenet calls the appointment “fully aligned with the House’s ambition to prepare for the future,” noting that Boutillat joins on the eve of Bollinger’s Bicentenary. A thrilling new chapter for one of Champagne’s most storied houses as it moves into the future.
See the press release below.
