Living in the Fine Bubbles

The inspiring journey of Claudia Cherki and her eponymous Champagne brand never ceases to captivate. With her acclaimed debut at the Championnat de France du Vin by La Revue du Vin de France, Champagne Claudia Cherki has delighted the discerning palates of fine-bubbles connoisseurs.

A long-time Monaco resident, Claudia Cherki has crafted a Champagne in her own image: elegant, refined, and deeply rooted in the values of the Principality. Her Champagne Claudia Cherki cuvée quickly earned its place on Monaco’s most prestigious tables, including Hôtel Métropole, Yoshi, Gaia, Quai des Artistes, La Piazza, Marius, Flashman… and the list continues to grow.

Coming from a family with over 50 years of experience in the wine industry, Claudia was immersed in the world of wine from a young age.

“My mother was an opera singer, but when she found love, she followed my father in his wine journey and life,” – says Claudia. – “Me, as a young girl, I tested the wines, and later on, I became a wine importer.”

She grew up with the wine business floating through her veins.

While pursuing her MBA at the International University of Monaco, she was also nurturing her dream: to create the perfect Champagne—balanced, elegant, and unforgettable.

French Wine Tasting Championship

In 2022, Claudia launched five distinct selections of Champagne, including a Blanc de Blancs, a Blanc de Noirs, and other carefully crafted assemblages. 

Her vision was to offer Champagne that captures the essence of fine living, akin to the experience of a gastronomic restaurant or a private club.

“It took us a few years to achieve the desired result and perfect the recipes. Also, I worked hard to match them with the right design, create requests, and overall complete all the necessary formalities.”

Was it a difficult process?

“It was complex, but it was such a wonderful journey to start this experience! Today, when I see my own brand, Champagne Claudia Cherki, my heart is filled with pride and joy.

They all love my champagnes! With no acidity and with fine, delicate bubbles for all Champagne lovers to bring them special moments and experiences of life.”

Champagne Claudia Cherki is offering the luxury of memorable times and moments with special people. 

Many of Claudia’s cuvées feature the “Zero Dosage” label. What is Zero Dosage?

“Zero dosage (also known as Brut Nature or Non-Dosé) refers to a style of Champagne that contains no added sugar after the second fermentation in the bottle. This is the most natural, highest quality champagne one can have.”

Today, Claudia’s Champagne is praised by gastronomic experts and luxury establishments alike. Sommeliers often rank it among the finest, on par with—or above—some of the most iconic Champagne brands.

“My champagne found its position by itself as everyone put it in the same position, often ranking it even higher than some of the most known brands. 

When I heard this, it made me feel  deeply emotional, as before, my favourite champagne was Ruinar Blanc de Blancs. Funny enough, now I have become addicted to my own champagne, as I have perfected it to my taste and apparently to a lot of champagne lovers.”

The “Championnat de France du Vin” by La Revue du Vin de France (RVF) is an annual national wine tasting competition, often referred to as the French Wine Tasting Championship. 

It is organized by La Revue du Vin de France, one of the country’s most prestigious and historic wine publications. During its 2025 edition, Champagne Claudia Cherki has delighted the discerning palates of fine bubbles connoisseurs.

“My biggest satisfaction comes from seeing the results coming from people who are testing it,” – giggles Claudia.

From a young age on, Claudia’s passion for wine and champagne has driven her to create her own signature cuvées in Champagne. Esteemed by connoisseurs, sommeliers, and champagne lovers alike, her cuvées stand out with their delicate, non-acidic fine bubbles. 

“It took us a few years to achieve the desired result and perfect the recipes. Also, I worked hard to match them with the right design, create requests, and overall complete all the necessary formalities. It was complex, but it was such a wonderful journey to start this experience! Today, when I see my own brand, Champagne Claudia Cherki, my heart is filled with pride and joy.”

How did Monaco inspire you?

“My heart was filled with motivation to do businesses that fit the values that the Principality represents. As an entrepreneur, I feel grateful to be here and to be able to contribute to the growth of all these qualities, not just locally but also to send a positive message to the whole world. I think Monaco should be an example of how to create productivity with elegance and respect.”

Do you plan to release any new flavour soon?

“Yes, for 2025 we will premier the Rose Claire D’Été, a beautiful and light champagne, ideal for aperitifs, desserts, or a fruit platter on a crisp autumn evening.”

You can experience Champagne Claudia Cherki at top venues across Monaco: Metropole Hotel, Gaia, La Piazza, Flashman, Le Nautique, and more. Bottles are also available at Fauchon Métropole.

Internationally, her Champagne travels with elegance,  served aboard private jets at Mallorca’s Private Jet Terminal, featured at the Riverside Plaza Hotel in Canary Wharf in London, UK, at Gaia in Mayfair, and across Germany, the Polo Resort & Country Club De Saint-Tropez in Gassin, France – from the famous two-Michelin starred restaurant of Chef Douce Steiner, the Hotel Restaurant Hirschen in Sulzburg, Germany to the renowned fine wine distributor Philip’s Weinwelt in Munich, Germany. Champagne Claudia was even spotlighted in the iconic Bunte Magazine.

Supporting Local Events

Claudia is a strong pillar of the local community, and she often supports local, prestigious events. 

For example, 2025 was the fourth consecutive year for Champagne Claudia Cherki to be the official partner of the Monte-Carlo Television Festival, held every year in June in the Principality of Monaco at the Grimaldi Forum, under the Honorary Presidency of H.S.H. Prince Albert II of Monaco. 

Her Champagne is also featured at Monaco Residents’ Meetings at TWIGA and Amazónico Monte-Carlo, as well as the International Dog Show of Monaco, continually earning praise and recognition.

“I am very happy and proud to be an official Partner of this event With my champagne alongside the Societe Canine de Monaco which is organising the Monaco International dog show under the presidency of Melanie-Antoinette de Massy.”

Fashion and Sustainability

Claudia is also a pioneering entrepreneur in eco-conscious fashion. As one of the first to advocate in Monaco for garments made from recycled plastic, she designs and produces custom uniforms for hotels, restaurants, and companies wishing to combine elegance with environmental responsibility.

Since 2016, Claudia has held a position as a global ambassador of her recycled fashion company, which is her contribution to the preservation of the ecosystem. 

“I became an ambassador for the concept of recycling manufacturing. Through my fashion company, I promote recycled clothes made from recycled marine plastic and plastic bottles. 

Our goal is to encourage consumers to contribute to reducing pollution by giving a second life to waste. This is a long process, but it can help change our mindset towards an environmental ethic in our daily lives through the choice of the fabric of the clothes we wear.”

Fast-fashion, as it currently operates, has become one of the most polluting industries in the world. 1.2 billion tonnes of greenhouse gases are emitted each year by the consumption of clothing, the textile industry represents 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions, according to Oxfam. Shockingly, these numbers are matching or exceeding emissions from international aviation and shipping.

Around 60% of clothes are made from synthetic plastic-based fibers, which contribute heavily to microplastic pollution—up to 35% of microplastics in the oceans are textile-derived.

Textile dyeing and treatment contribute approximately 20% of global wastewater pollution, with the industry using some 93 billion cubic meters of water per year.

A staggering 92 million tonnes of clothing are discarded yearly—87% ends up in dumps or incinerators, and only 1% is recycled into new garments.

These updated numbers emphasize that fast fashion’s “cheap” costs hide a massive environmental price tag—one that strains our climate, water systems, and ecosystems. If current trends continue, the impact will only grow. Without meaningful changes, fashion emissions could soar to 2.7 billion tonnes of CO₂ by 2030, consuming up to a quarter of the planet’s remaining carbon budget by 2050.

“As we can see today, the subject of recycling materials has become one of the major topics because of its impact on the planet. 

As a visionaire in 2016, and through my research and intuition, I created a promising fashion collection of professional uniforms. 

Coming out with a high-quality and positive, tangible product was important  to motivate people to contribute to the reduction of pollution for a better planet,” – explains Claudia.

Claudia is a great inspiration for those who wish to create a positive impact and a long-lasting footprint. She says Monaco has been central to her vision.

“I think Monaco offers a vast opportunity for entrepreneurs and equality for women and men. 

Adding value to the economy, increasing the level of luxury, loving and preserving life, or protecting nature, the Principality offers a platform to create wonderful synergies for those who are willing to contribute to bringing visions to life. When you can relate to the core values of the Principality, it can fill you up with love and potential.”

Claudia reveals that her source of inspiration comes from travelling to find  creativity and to create synergies that make unique projects.

“The best advice I have been given and that I can give is to seek out joy with deep determination and belief in everything that you do.”

Radiant and always on the move, Claudia Cherki embodies the elegance of Monaco, passionately sharing the Principality’s art de vivre with the world – in every flute of Champagne, every fabric she designs, and every project she embraces.