Food and beverage
January 23, 2026
Agricultural engineer and oenologist Caroline Fiot now guides the maison’s portfolio, beginning her tenure as Cellar Master on Jan. 1. Image credit: Ruinart/Alice Jacquemin
By Amirah Keaton
LVMH-owned Champagne house Ruinart’s winemaking team has a new leader.
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