« Sillon », œuvre inédite de Claude Viallat

C‘est du caractère intérieur, profond et concentré de ce vin qu’est né le thème Sillon. Quoi de plus naturel alors, que de se tourner vers un peintre ayant fait le choix de sans cesse, inlassablement, approfondir son art et sa recherche toujours autour d’un même signe ?

"Where strength marries grace", an original work by Takehiko Sugawara

The Japanese painter Takehiko Sugawara illustrated the label on the theme "Where strength marries grace", in coherence with the strength of the climatic contrasts of this vintage and the brilliant quality of the grapes of this great wine.

"Invitation to travel", an original work by Anna-Lisa Unkuri

The Swedish painter Anna-Lisa Unkuri has illustrated the label on the theme "Invitation to travel", in coherence with the solar generosity and the evocative perfumes of distant lands of this great wine.

« Energy », original oil painting by Bang Hai Ja

This Brut Assemblage 2008, offers a wide and soft structure, soft, round flavors. Bang Hai Ja illustrated the powerful vitality of this wine on the theme: “Energy.”

« Voluptuous », original oil painting by Jockum Nordström

The great Swedish artist Jockum Nordström created a collage/painting for this wine, under the title «Voluptuous». A theme we choose from the generous and round character of this wine.

“Harmony, Symphony” original oil painting by Arthur Djoroukhian

This 2004 Brut Assemblage has a full and generous structure and soft, rounded flavours. Arthur Djoroukhian has visually interpreted the great elegance of this wine as “a harmony and a symphony”.

“Chilhood dreams”, ink on rice paper by Chen Jiang Hong

To illustrate this 2004 Blanc de Blancs, Chen Jiang Hong, who specialises in visual storytelling, worked on the theme of “childhood dreams”, inspired by the wine’s lively and rounded nose. The brioche, almond and nutmeg evoke memories of delicious treats.

“Water Lilies”, original oil painting by Louis Cane

To illustrate the 2002 Brut Assemblage, Louis Cane worked on the theme of water lilies. Inspired by the imagery created by Monet, the multiple reflections in his work radiate colour and convey the wine’s energy.

“Floral Ascent”, watercolour by Jean-Paul Agosti

2002 was a relatively dry and warm year, with a constant heat, which in contrast to a temperate summer, allowed the grapes to ripen evenly. The low yields concentrated the aromas in the grapes, hence the theme of “floral ascent”.

The wine also has such a clear sense of verticality and vitality, that movement became an essential part of the theme.

“Turbulence, Flamboyance and Warmth”, oil on canvas by Didier Paquignon

A lively interpretation full of contrasting reflections and movement, which is apt for the 1999 brut vintage, Didier Paquignon accurately illustrates the theme of “turbulence, flamboyance and warmth”.

“Vibrancy”, oil on canvas by Guillemette Schlumberger

This 1999 Blanc de Blancs has a strong effervescence in spite of the fine bubbles. On the palate, the liveliness is still very noticeable. Guillemette Schlumberger has conveyed this in her theme of “vibrancy”.

“Depth”, original pastel and gouache on paper by Sandro Chia

The 1996 Blanc de Blancs promises openness and exceptional expressiveness. The theme of “depth” reflects the greater density and remarkable intensity of the vintage, and is illustrated by an image of all-enveloping rolling waves.

"Structure and Velvet", original oil painting by Paola Marchesi

This wine has an astonishing maturity, great vinosity and extremely high acidity. By ageing it for more than 10 years in the cellar, the house has given the wine a velvety texture. Paola Marchesi has ilustrated the structure using sharp-edged diamonds, and the texture using bubbles.

“Love and Silk”, original watercolour by Luc Simon

This smooth-drinking champagne is silky on the palate and an experience for all the senses. “Love” seemed like a natural theme to evoke the almost incandescent character of this vintage. This was the first assemblage to include the Meunier grape variety, which is what provides the silky texture. In his painting of a woman with blazing red hair, her body wrapped in vines, Luc Simon captures the passionate character of the wine beautifully. The artist’s regional roots are also reflected in the work, with Reims cathedral at its centre, and bubbles leaping from a Champagne glass on the right of the painting. ​

“Balance and Fullness”, original gouache and ink by Roland Roure

There is a sense of harmony in the 1995 Blanc de Blancs. The well-rounded maturity was interpreted by Roland Roure as “balance and fullness”. It is a playful painting featuring a swirling couple of marionettes happily embracing in perfect harmony.

“Ampleness and Suppleness”, unpublished watercolour by Benedict Marq

The 1989 Assemblage may have lacked a little acidity, but showed more flexibility and fullness, hence the theme. In Marq’s work, there is a sense of magnitude in the impressive minerality, almost tectonic in its invasion of the foreground. In a more subtle touch, flexibility is symbolised by the bird in flight, which the viewer sees outlined in the sky.

“Time?”, an original oil painting by Jean-Yves Gosti

Rapid ageing and good acidity conspired to make 1985’s wines truly exquisite. This 1985 vintage was elegant, lively, well-rounded and impressive, even at a young age. At the time, we were asking ourselves how it would change over time. In his work, Gosti conveys the potential longevity of the wine, portraying a man who turns his back on time as represented by a racing clock.

"Balance", Oil on canvas, by Bernard Piffaretti

This 1983 blanc de blancs is characterised by its strong citrus minerality, freshness and liveliness, all of which create a wine of immense purity. Piffaretti became interested in the bubbles during his work. The gold, yellow and green colours found in the blanc de blancs are finely observed. The picture is repeated and each part is divided in two, conveying a sense of balance.

"Exuberance", Oil on canvas by Christine Burdin.

1981 was a year of small harvests, when pinot noir appeared to be more successful than chardonnay. This dominant pinot noir reflects the strength and richness of 1973. When aged, it becomes a very expressive wine with strong minerality and fruitiness. This is why the theme of “exuberance” was selected. Burdin portrays a colourful sarabande dance on a black background. The movement in the painting conveys a sense of power. We find a perfect osmosis between the artist and the champagne, signalling a wine with a strong personality, and one that is open to many different interpretations.