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December 3, 2023 29 mins
What's in the cellar of the world's second-richest man? Wine Spectator senior editor for news Mitch Frank tells us all about LVMH founder, chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault, the man behind not just fashion house Louis Vuitton and the Möet & Chandon Champagne house (including Dom Pérignon), but also brands like Dior, Fendi, Marc Jacobs, Hublot, Bulgari, Tiffany & Co. and many more, including Bordeaux's Cheval Blanc.

It's also the holiday season, which means we've gotta have bubbly. Host James Molesworth welcomes senior editor and tasting director Alison Napjus back to talk about her annual Champagne report, and Möet & Chandon's Benoît Gouez chats with her about rosé Champagnes and much more.

Later in the episode, our wine advice columnist Dr. Vinny shares more of her most popular sparkling wine tips, and stay tuned til the end for James' sneak peek wine pick!

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Producer: Gabriela Saldivia
Guests: Benoît Gouez, Mitch Frank, Alison Napjus and MaryAnn Worobiec (as Dr. Vinny)
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