In partnership with Club Oenologique - the world through the lens of wine and spirits. David’s joined by CEO and co-owner of Champagne Bruno Paillard, Alice Paillard, to talk about taking over from her father, who established the house in 1981. Their wide-ranging chat includes extra brut, post-disgorgement ageing, climate change and her role as a female pioneer. Medal winners featured: Charles Heidsieck Blanc Des Millénaires Brut 2014 (gold) Henriot Cuvée Hemera Brut Grand Cru 2013 (gold) Lanson Le Blanc De Blancs Brut NV (gold) Abelé 1757 Blanc De Blancs Extra Brut NV (gold) Pommery Apanage 1874 Brut NV (silver) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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