TdB takes on more Crémant de Bourgogne
Tête de Bulle | № 38 | Maison Louis Picamelot
with Lyn M. Archer
“We chose not to compete with Champagne, and instead followed our own path – and our own distinctly Burgundian style.” -Philippe Chautard, Maison Louis Picamelot
In this exclusive interview, I sit down with Philippe Chautard, managing director of Maison Louis Picamelot, a prestige Crémant de Bourgogne producer located in Rully, Bourgogne.
LMA: Tell us a bit about the history of Maison Louis Picamelot?
Philippe Chautard: Located in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise, the winery was founded in 1926 by Louis Picamelot, a winegrower and cooper’s son.
He was one of the first inhabitants of Rully to invest in the production of ‘Burgundy Sparkling Wines,’ made according to the ‘Traditional method’.
As Louis’ grandson, I took over the management in 1987.
LMA: What can you divulge about Maison Louis Picamelot’s new partnership with Maison Louis Jadot, announced in January 2026?
Philippe Chautard: After 45 years in the service of our House, and with no family succession, I was considering how to calmly prepare the future of Maison Picamelot….READ MORE HERE.
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