"Champagne Jules Brochet is a relatively newer entry to the scene, created by Pierric Brochet, who hails from the Brochet family of winemakers with deep roots in Champagne. Jules Brochet represents the new vanguard. Stylish, reductive. The wines are recent to New York, but the way guests zero in on them on the list makes it clear word of mouth is clearly spreading."
"When it comes to higher-priced bottles, rarity or highly allocated often becomes the 'permission slip' for guests to spend, and right now grower Champagne is absolutely living in that space. A producer who's really taken off is Emilien Feneuil in Montagne de Reims."
Wine trends shift annually, with certain bottles serving as markers of insider knowledge and taste. Social media amplifies this phenomenon, rapidly elevating unknown producers to prominence. Sixteen sommeliers nationwide identified wines expected to dominate 2026 conversations and wine lists. Emerging regions including Japan and Mexico are gaining recognition and prestige. Simultaneously, experts are exploring established legacy regions like Champagne and Burgundy to discover niche, small-production winemakers positioned as future standouts. New-wave grower Champagnes represent a significant trend, with producers like Jules Brochet and Emilien Feneuil gaining traction through word-of-mouth marketing and guest enthusiasm.
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