#33 The Art of Rarity with Maud Rabin of Rare Champagne

Before we dive into today’s conversation, I’d like tointroduce my next guest, Maud Rabin.Maud is Director of Rare Champagne, one of Champagne’s most distinctive and exclusive maisons.The story of Rare begins in 1785, when a special cuvée wascreated for Marie Antoinette and the French royal court. That spirit of rarity and refinement continues to shape the maison today.Produced only in exceptional vintages, Rare Champagne isunapologetically different. While it shares its historical roots with Piper-Heidsieck, Rare has forged an identity entirely its own, defined by an uncompromising vintage philosophy and a signature style that is immediately recognisable.There’s remarkable freshness and longevity, but also layersof texture and a fascinating aromatic profile that can reveal exotic and tropical fruits alongside delicate florals, salinity and chalky minerality.These are Champagnes made not simply to impress on release, but to evolve beautifully over decades.In her role, Maud takes the story of Rare Champagne aroundthe world, sharing a philosophy built around patience, precision and, above all, the extraordinary.