Caroline Fiot appointed chai master at Ruinart

• Caroline Fiot take the direction of the cellars of Ruinart with effect from 1 January 2026, embodying the succession of know-how transmitted by Frédéric Panaïotis.

• International course, oenological expertise and sense of meaninginnovation position the Ruinart House at the vanguard of a Champagne sustainable.

• Advanced knowledge of assemblies and respect for the grape variety chardonnay, historic signature of the house, carried by an approach combining excellence and humanity.

• Responsibility: ensuring accountabilityexcellence of the cooked emblematic, preserve the harmony of wines and represent Ruinart with experts and collectors.

• Increased commitment to sustainable viticulture and openness to the world in a context of climate adaptation, faithful to three centuries of transmission.

Within the landscape of Champagne, the appointment of Caroline Fiot to the post Head of cellars of the Ruinart has a strong symbolic character. Built since 1729 as the oldest House of Champagne, Ruinart places a modern heiress at the head of his know-howAt the dawn of an era of unprecedented transformation. After nearly ten years alongside Frédéric Panaïotis to tasting committee, Caroline Fiot today embodies a new balance: scrupulous respect for the heritage, but also commitment to theinnovation and environmental sustainability. Its arrival comes at a key moment, marked by climate change and new societal expectations. The transmission of wine memory, the mastery of chardonnay and attention to detail shape this new generation of wine leaders, more connected to the diversity of the world. By the end of the 2025 harvest, Caroline Fiot will have the responsibility of assemblies and the aromatic signature Ruinart, while wearing high the colors of the house on the largest international scenes.

Caroline Fiot, new chef de caves de la Maison Ruinart : a modern vision for the heritage of Champagne

With more than three centuries of history, the House Ruinart to perpetuate the art of Champagne while adapting its practices to a changing world. The appointment of Caroline Fiot the function of Head of cellars In this creative tension between tradition and renewal, in the continuity of the work of Frédéric Panaïotis. Its expertise, forged by an atypical journey and a confirmed experience within the tasting committee, in fact an ambassador of choice to orchestrate the birth of cooked and strengthen the house's commitment to sustainable viticulture.

• Family and historical inheritance: Ruinart, pioneer of Champagne, reaffirms his attachment to chardonnay, an emblematic grape variety whose elegance inspires each of his creations.

• Strategic responsibility: The chef of cellars supervises the whole cycle, from harvest to harvest. tasting final, to guarantee the unique sensory identity of Ruinart wines.

• Ambassador: At the crossroads of oenology and art, Caroline Fiot embodies the house with international amateurs, collectors and experts, while maintaining a close relationship with artists.

An international and atypical journey: how Caroline Fiot embodies tradition, innovation and sustainability at Ruinart

Rarely Head of cellars have presented such a plural path and anchored in modernity. Before joining Ruinart, Caroline Fiot has been distinguished by his experiences in prestigious fields in Saint-Émilion, Bordeaux, Médoc, as well as through missions to New York, Vietnam and Argentina. This cosmopolitan course allowed him to weave a global vision of wine while integrating a culture ofexcellence and openness. At Moët Hennessy in ChampagneIt has been involved in research and development projects on fermentation management, limiting the impact of light taste and innovation in responsible packaging.

• Scientific expertise applied to the control of complex fermentations and the control of aromatic variations due to the environment.

• Management of cross-cutting files on theinnovation in terms of container and wine adaptation, reflecting the evolution of the sector in the face of climate change.

• Development of a managerial approach focusing on intergenerational transmission and collaboration within the tasting committee.

The Maison Ruinart thus summarizes the spirit of this appointment, under the voice of its president Frédéric Dufour : « Caroline Fiot embodies the future of our home, combining a rare mastery of Champagne art and a unique ability to understand the world of tomorrow ».

From Agro Paris to Champagne: training, international experiences and oenological commitment by Caroline Fiot

Holder of a dual course in business school and the Agro Institute, supplemented by a diploma from the Institute of Higher Studies in Wine and Wine, Caroline Fiot cultivated a valuable versatility. With these academic foundations, she has demonstrated herself in the R&D Department of Moët Hennessy, before joining Ruinart in 2016 to integrate the tasting committee led by Frédéric Panaïotis. Quickly, his skills and listening allowed him to supervise sharp projects, combining technical, sensory sensitivity and adaptation to the challenges of global warming.

• Specialist chardonnay and precision in the monitoring of fermentations;

• A holistic approach to the creation of cooked: from the ground to the glass, every detail counts;

• Control of the tasting and participation in the transmission of style Frédéric Panaïotis in full consistency with Ruinart values.

This respect for long time, combined with a singular vision, meets the new expectations of consumer Champagne. Ensuring continuity while instilling new energy: this is the challenge that Caroline Fiot the House's unanimous confidence and indelible impression of Frédéric Panaïotis.