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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