An agricultural engineer and oenologist by training, Stanislas MILCENT brings more than twenty years’ experience in the wine industry, acquired in both France and the United States. He succeeds FrançoisRégis de FOUGEROUX, who passed away a few months earlier after 25 years at the helm of the two estates.
His appointment follows a transitional period led by Gonzague VILLEDEY, Managing Director of the familyowned Bollinger Group, which ensured continuity of the project developed with the teams until Stanislas MILCENT’s arrival.
“The past few months have demonstrated the remarkable strength and solidarity of the teams at Langlois and Hubert Brochard, true to the spirit François-Régis instilled in both estates. Today, we look to the future with confidence, convinced of the strength of their terroirs, the quality of their wines and the potential of the projects already under way. I am delighted to welcome Stanislas, who will build on this momentum alongside the teams and carry forward the ambitions of both estates in the years ahead.”
Gonzague VILLEDEY,
Managing Director of the family-owned Bollinger Group
An international career in wine and viticulture
A graduate of AgroParisTech and holder of the French National Diploma in Oenology, Stanislas MILCENT has held a number of positions within Moët Hennessy Maisons since 2003. His international career has taken him to Veuve Clicquot, followed by Domaine Chandon and Newton Vineyard in California, initially in finance roles. He subsequently worked in Quality, Health, Safety and Environment in Champagne, before taking responsibility for grape sourcing and operations at Joseph Phelps Vineyards.
Stanislas MILCENT will draw on this experience to support the continued development of Langlois and Hubert Brochard and strengthen their profile in France and internationally. Working closely with the teams at each estate, he will build on the transformations already under way, with a particular focus on environmental responsibility, the quality of the wines and the expression of their terroirs.
« Joining Langlois and Hubert Brochard represents far more to me than simply taking on a new responsibility. I am discovering two distinctive estates, remarkable terroirs and, above all, teams with a deep commitment to their craft and heritage. I am fully conscious of the legacy left by François-Régis de Fougeroux and of the responsibility I am now entrusted with. My first priority is to listen, to understand and to approach this shared endeavour with humility. It is alongside the teams that we will continue to develop Langlois and Hubert Brochard, while preserving the spirit and distinctive character that make each estate unique. »
Stanislas MILCENT,
Directeur Général de Langlois – Hubert Brochard
Two growing Loire Valley estates
Langlois and Hubert Brochard are both entering a period of sustained development:
Driven by the momentum of the Crémant market and growing demand, Langlois is entering a new phase of development, both in France and internationally. The Maison is building this growth on a longstanding conviction: to craft outstanding Crémants de Loire to standards that go beyond the requirements of the appellation. Chenin, at the heart of its blends, is notably sourced from a 62-hectare estate vineyard, fully certified organic since 2025.Langlois stands out for its particularly stringent specifications and uncompromising approach to quality, extending well beyond the standards of the appellation. This is exemplified by Cadence, for which a limited edition aged for more than 20 years on its lees was released to mark the Maison’s 140th anniversary in 2025.This commitment to excellence was also reflected in the complete redesign of Langlois’ visual identity in 2023, conceived to showcase its wines and enhance the Maison’s international profile. Langlois is now present in more than 35 countries.
In Sancerre, Domaine Hubert Brochard continues to pursue its ambition: to reveal the diversity and identity of its terroirs with ever greater precision. Under Rodrigo Zamorano’s guidance, the Domaine is developing a rigorous, parcel-by-parcel approach across its 89 hectares of vineyards, spanning Sancerre’s three principal terroirs. A detailed understanding of the soils’ geology, sustainable viticulture guided by the natural ecosystem, and minimal intervention in the cellar are gradually shaping a distinctive style, characterised by aromatic finesse, elegance, complexity and a finely woven texture. Since the 2025 harvest, this pursuit of precision has been supported by the Domaine’s new gravity-flow winery. Designed to capture the expression of each individual vineyard parcel and terroir as faithfully as possible, it offers a diverse range of vessels, including amphorae, concrete vats, foudres and barrels, enabling a tailored approach to winemaking that serves the identity of each wine and its terroir of origin.
A shared ambition for growth
With the support of the family-owned Bollinger Group, Stanislas MILCENT will continue to drive the development of both estates around several key priorities: strengthening their presence in strategic markets, further developing wine tourism, and building on the initiatives already under way to enhance wine quality and promote increasingly environmentally responsible viticulture.
