by Madeleine De Jean
Madeleine de Jean, known in the industry as Madame Champagne, was former Ambassador and Director of Sales for Champagnes Veuve Clicquot, Gosset, Laurent-Perrier, GH Mumm and Perrier-Jouet. Madeleine was a dear friend of Julia Child and leads the Julia Child Champagne Tribute Luncheon at the annual Denver International Wine Festival.