When Bubbles meet Art

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Inspiring Collaborations

In the world of Champagne, artistry flows as naturally as Champagne itself. From cellar to canvas, the great Champagne houses have long collaborated with artists to express their unique blend of craftsmanship, heritage, and imagination. These Champagne art collaborations go beyond design — they are cultural dialogues between creation and celebration. Let’s uncork the stories behind the maisons that have mastered this effervescent fusion of art and wine.


Maison Ruinart: The Pioneer of Artistic Collaboration

Alphonse Mucha’s 1896 Ruinart poster


Ruinart has a longstanding relationship with the world of Art. Demonstrating audacity and innovation in its choices, the Maison commissioned the Czech artist Alphonse Mucha to design its first advertisement in 1896. Exhibited from the Morris columns in Paris to the summit of the Mont Blanc, the poster created a sensation. The artist then became the leading figure of the Art Nouveau movement.

The connection between Ruinart and art has remained strong ever since, maintaining close links with contemporary art. The Maison continues to honor that creative legacy through its Carte Blanche Artist Program (since 2008), inviting contemporary artists to reinterpret the maison’s heritage:

  • Vik Muniz (2014) – vineyard portraits made from natural materials.
  • David Shrigley (2020) – humorous reflections on sustainability and savoir-faire.
  • Jeppe Hein (2022) – mirrored installations exploring conviviality.
  • Eva Jospin (2023) – sculptural forest scenes transforming the chalk cellars.
  • Tadashi Kavamata (2026)Conversations with Nature. Through his works, he makes us observers of the vibrations of nature, essential to the harmony of champagne. -> read more

Ruinart remains the benchmark for how tradition can inspire modern creativity.

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Dom Pérignon: The Art of Creation

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Dom Pérignon X T. Murakami bridges traditional craftsmanship with contemporary art

At Dom Pérignon, creation is philosophy. Every vintage is treated as an artwork — a harmony between nature and time. Key collaborations include:

  • Jeff Koons (2013)Balloon Venus for Dom Pérignon Rosé.
  • Iris van Herpen (2003) – haute couture design meets fine Champagne.
  • Lenny Kravitz (2018) – artistic direction blending design and music.
  • Lady Gaga (2021) – a bold creative partnership embodying transformation and freedom, resulting in surreal bottle sculptures and fashion-inspired photography.
  • Mathias Bengtsson (2024) – organic, nature-inspired designs symbolizing the living spirit of Champagne – > explore here
  • Jean-Michel Basquiat (2024) -> explore more here
  • Takashi Murakami (2025) – Known for his iconic Superflat aesthetic and smiling floral motifs, Murakami has designed both the label and presentation box for Dom Pérignon Vintage 2015 and Dom Pérignon Rosé Vintage 2010. The designs feature vibrant, smiling flowers blooming against black backgrounds, an unmistakable Murakami signature. -> get your bottle here. Master piece coming up soon, exclusively available here

  • Mathias Kiss x Baccarat (2026): artistic masterpiece. This new collection masterpiece reveals a subtle interplay of light and transparency, rendering the invisible visible. At its heart, an exclusive jeroboam of Dom Pérignon Vintage 2012 is enclosed and elevated – a relic of a precious moment. So unique that only 10 pieces are available worldwide.
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Each partnership turns Dom Pérignon into more than a drink — it becomes a creative ritual.


Veuve Clicquot: Boldness and Vision

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Simon Porte Jacquemus‘ design for Veuve Clicquot La Grande Dame 2018

Veuve Clicquot embodies innovation, from Madame Clicquot’s 19th-century breakthroughs to today’s creative ventures.

  • Yayoi Kusama (2020) – vibrant floral reinterpretation of La Grande Dame 2012.
  • Simon Porte Jacquemus (2025) – The collaboration unites two creative universes illuminated by the joy that is deeply rooted in their respective identities. The emblematic Veuve Clicquot yellow, first introduced in 1877, radiates the colour of the sun, while Simon Porte Jacquemus remains eternally inspired by his solar Southern French roots.> discover more, get your bottle here

Veuve Clicquot calls its spirit solaire — radiant, optimistic, and artistic.


Moët & Chandon: Heritage in a New Light

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Daniel Arsham’s sculptural design for Moët & Chandon Impérial 2023.

In 2023, Moët & Chandon partnered with American artist Daniel Arsham, renowned for his “fictional archaeology.” His sculptural reinterpretation of the Moët Impérial bottle, and a site-specific installation in Épernay, offered a futuristic lens on Champagne’s timeless identity.

The project symbolized Moët’s dedication to both heritage and reinvention — where the bottle itself becomes an archaeological artifact of celebration.

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Beyond Champagne: When Red Wines Meet Art

The marriage of art and wine extends far beyond Champagne. Some of the world’s finest red wines have built artistic collaborations into their DNA.

Château Mouton Rothschild – Bordeaux

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Since 1945, each vintage features a label designed by a renowned artist — including Picasso, Miró, Warhol, Chagall, Haring, and Jeff Koons. Every bottle is both collectible and cultural:

  • 1924 — Jean Carlu
  • 1945 — Philippe Jullian
  • 1946 — Jean Hugo
  • 1947 — Jean Cocteau
  • 1948 — Marie Laurencin
  • 1949 — André Dignimont
  • 1950 — Arnulf
  • 1951 — Marcel Vertès
  • 1952 — Léonor Fini
  • 1953 — Centenary label (non-artist commemorative)
  • 1954 — Jean Carzou
  • 1955 — Georges Braque
  • 1956 — Pavel Tchelitchew
  • 1957 — André Masson
  • 1958 — Salvador Dalí
  • 1959 — Richard Lippold
  • 1960 — Jacques Villon
  • 1961 — Georges Mathieu
  • 1962 — Matta
  • 1963 — Bernard Dufour
  • 1964 — Henry Moore
  • 1965 — Dorothea Tanning
  • 1966 — Pierre Alechinsky
  • 1967 — César
  • 1968 — Bona
  • 1969 — Joan Miró
  • 1970 — Marc Chagall
  • 1971 — Wassily Kandinsky
  • 1972 — Serge Poliakoff
  • 1973 — Pablo Picasso (memorial label)
  • 1974 — Robert Motherwell
  • 1975 — Andy Warhol
  • 1976 — Pierre Soulages
  • 1977 — Queen Mother tribute (non-artist)
  • 1978 — Jean-Paul Riopelle (two labels)
  • 1979 — Hisao Domoto
  • 1980 — Hans Hartung
  • 1981 — Arman
  • 1982 — John Huston
  • 1983 — Saul Steinberg
  • 1984 — Yaacov Agam
  • 1985 — Paul Delvaux
  • 1986 — Bernard Séjourné
  • 1987 — Hans Erni
  • 1988 — Keith Haring
  • 1989 — Georg Baselitz
  • 1990 — Francis Bacon
  • 1991 — Setsuko Klossowska de Rola
  • 1992 — Per Kirkeby
  • 1993 — Balthus
  • 1994 — Karel Appel
  • 1995 — Antoni Tàpies
  • 1996 — Gu Gan
  • 1997 — Niki de Saint Phalle
  • 1998 — Rufino Tamayo
  • 1999 — Raymond Savignac
  • 2000 — Augsburg Ram (museum object, not a living artist)
  • 2001 — Robert Wilson
  • 2002 — Ilya Kabakov
  • 2003 — 150th anniversary tribute (non-artist)
  • 2004 — Charles III
  • 2005 — Giuseppe Penone
  • 2006 — Lucian Freud
  • 2007 — Bernar Venet
  • 2008 — Xu Lei
  • 2009 — Anish Kapoor
  • 2010 — Jeff Koons
  • 2011 — Guy de Rougemont
  • 2012 — Miquel Barceló
  • 2013 — Lee Ufan
  • 2014 — David Hockney
  • 2015 — Gerhard Richter
  • 2016 — William Kentridge
  • 2017 — Annette Messager
  • 2018 — Xu Bing
  • 2019 — Olafur Eliasson
  • 2020 — Peter Doig
  • 2021 — Chiharu Shiota

Château La Coste – Provence

A fusion of vineyard and open-air gallery, with works by Louise Bourgeois, Richard Serra, Ai Weiwei, and Tadao Ando.

Ornellaia – Tuscany

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Through its Vendemmia d’Artista project (since 2009), artists like Michelangelo Pistoletto and William Kentridge celebrate each vintage’s character:

  • 2006 — Luigi Ontani
  • 2007 — Michelangelo Pistoletto
  • 2008 — Giuliano Mauri
  • 2009 — Rebecca Horn
  • 2010 — Jan Fabre
  • 2011 — Francesco Vezzoli
  • 2012 — Joseph Kosuth
  • 2013 — Zhang Huan
  • 2014 — Roxana Azar (less documented; part of themed installation work)
  • 2015 — William Kentridge
  • 2016 — Yannis Kounellis
  • 2017 — Shirin Neshat
  • 2018 — JR
  • 2019 — Oliviero Toscani
  • 2020 — Joseph Kosuth
  • 2021 — Kehinde Wiley
  • 2022 — Rashid Johnson
  • 2023 — Cai Guo-Qiang
  • 2024 — Marinella Senatore

Château Lynch-Bages – Pauillac

Combines winemaking and architecture, notably through Jean-Michel Wilmotte’s art-driven redesign of its winery.


When Craftsmanship Meets Creative Vision

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Celebrating 75 years of the NBA with a limited-edition decanter for its Paradis cognac by jeweler Lorenz Bäumer

In the world of spirits, Hennessy has long led the dialogue between art, design, and heritage. The maison’s collaborations celebrate craftsmanship beyond the barrel, blending cognac’s timeless refinement with contemporary expression. The NBA Limited Edition by Lorenz Bäumer, with its bold geometric design and subtle nods to the court, bridges culture, sport, and luxury.

Weinverstehen: Loewe X Hennessy

Hennessy x Loewe (2025)

The collaboration between Hennessy X.O and Loewe’s features a handcrafted leather „nest“ inspired by a chestnut burr to encase Hennessy’s Paradis cognac. This partnership merges luxury fashion and fine spirits through a shared appreciation for craftsmanship and heritage, with Loewe’s artisans creating each leather casing over 10 hours, and Hennessy’s cognac representing a generations-old blend. The collection is available in a 70cl and a 3-liter version. – > more info

From its partnership with French artist Jean-Michel Othoniel dressed the decanter in flowing, amber-inspired glass motifs, each collaboration honors the spirit of transformation.

Together, these editions reflect Hennessy’s enduring commitment to creativity — proving that great cognac, like great art, is crafted to be experienced with all the senses.


Conclusion: The Art of Celebration

From Mucha’s Art Nouveau elegance for Ruinart to Daniel Arsham’s futuristic sculptures for Moët & Chandon, the fusion of art and wine is a living tradition. Whether sparkling or still, these collaborations invite us to experience wine not just as taste, but as emotion, vision, and story.

In every bottle, there’s a little masterpiece — waiting to be uncorked.