Raoul Chandon de Briailles
1850–1908 (age 58)
Biography
Raoul Chandon de Briailles (1850–1908) was a distinguished wine trader who played an important role in the commerce and reputation of Champagne during the late nineteenth century. His expertise and business acumen contributed to the flourishing wine trade that made the Champagne region renowned throughout Europe and beyond.
Based in Épernay, the heart of the Champagne region, Chandon de Briailles embodied the tradition of excellence and craftsmanship that defined the area's prestigious wine industry during his lifetime.