Virginie Delpal is the U.S. Brand Ambassador for Champagne Barons de Rothschild — the prestigious Champagne house founded by one of Europe’s most influential families.

In this episode, we explore Virginie’s international career in wine and champagne, how Rothschild’s legacy of excellence shapes every champagne bottle, and the art of building long-term client relationships through trust, creativity, and experience.

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00:00 – Intro: Meet Virginie

01:14 – Discovering wine

02:07 – Virginie’s international journey

04:11 – Wine and Champagne roles

06:55 – Champagne 101: grapes, rules, and regions

09:16 – Working in Asia, Europe, and the US

14:48 – Frerejean Frères House

15:28 – Champagne Barons de Rothschild

18:44 – What sets Barons de Rothschild apart

21:18 – Marketing strategy & events like SailGP

24:43 – Virginie’s role as US Brand Ambassador

30:13 – What makes a great Champagne salesperson

31:59 – Exciting projects & new Champagne experiences

33:00 – Rapid-Fire Q&A & Final Thoughts

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Guest Social media: @virginie__de & @champagnebaronsderothschild 

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