Winemaker
Émilien Érard
Chef de Caves, Champagne Charles Heidsieck
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Portrait of Émilien Érard
i. Biography
Émilien Érard is the Chef de Caves at Champagne Charles Heidsieck in Reims. He stepped into the role in 2025 after serving as the house's Winery Manager and Grower Relations Manager since 2018. His earlier winemaking career includes roles across the region, including at Champagne Ayala and Coopérative du Massif de Saint-Thierry.
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FAQ
Asked of Émilien
When did Émilien Érard become Chef de Caves at Champagne Charles Heidsieck?
He became Chef de Caves at Champagne Charles Heidsieck in 2025.
What other roles did Émilien Érard hold before becoming Chef de Caves at Champagne Charles Heidsieck?
He served as the Winery Manager and Grower Relations Manager at Champagne Charles Heidsieck from 2018 to 2025, worked as a winemaker at Champagne Ayala, managed the winery at Coopérative du Massif de Saint-Thierry, and completed internships at Champagne Billecart-Salmon and Champagne Palmer & Co.
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