Altus Wines

03/06/2025

Honored to represent several of the world’s most esteemed Champagne houses!

Congratulations to , , and Champagne for their top ranking among the World’s Most Admired Champagne Brands 2025, as recognized by Drinks International!

* Champagne Charles Heidsieck – Ranked #5, celebrated for its Brut Réserve’s richness and creamy texture, a testament to the power of time.
* Rare Champagne – Ranked #14, with Drinks International praising the 2012 vintage for its depth, intensity, and complexity.
* Champagne Piper-Heidsieck – Ranked #28, with chef de cave Émilien Boutillat’s Hors Série relaunch of the legendary 1982 vintage hailed as a masterstroke.

A well-deserved recognition for chef de caves Elise Losfelt and Émilien Boutillat and their teams, whose dedication to excellence continues to shine. Bravo!

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03/05/2025

11/22/2024

Thank you so much, .faille for allowing and I to witness such a moving Vancouver office launch of , commemorating what did not only to jumpstart the exciting young law firm you manage but of course his trailblazing & historical work to begin the long overdue process of truth & reconciliation in Canada: the songs that were sung, and the stories we heard were a captivating eyeopener, for me, to a millenary local history and thriving culture that I want to explore more now that I’ve peeked into it. I’ll start by reading Murray Sinclair’s book “where we are” we were glad to walk away with. Meeting some of your colleagues this evening, I am sure is at peace with the knowledge that the firm he helped found will ensure that place where his people are at will only become a better one as time goes by and your work continues. Those were my thoughts as I raised a glass of ‘s Dreamcatcher to !