Two family legacies united by craftsmanship and unwavering principle

Geoffroy Michel of Champagne Paul Michel stands in the chalk rich vineyards of Cuis, where his family has tended the same land for five generations. The work of a grower champagne house requires a different patience than most understand: meticulous blending, precise timing, a refusal to compromise on method. It is the kind of commitment that resonates immediately with those who build things to last.

Campbell’s of Beauly, the Scottish menswear house rooted in heritage and craftsmanship, recognised something of itself in this philosophy. Both businesses operate independently, separated by the Channel yet unified by a conviction that the proper way and the enduring way are one and the same. When the two came together for conversation, the parallels ran deeper than geography.

Geoffroy offers insight into the meticulous world of blending, where each decision shapes the champagne’s distinctive character. Away from the vines, a shared affection for classic British engineering provided the setting: a 1987 Range Rover in charcoal, its bonnet crowned with a striking red bespoke champagne case fitted with flutes and a bottle of Paul Michel, and a Triumph Scrambler nearby. These are objects that endure because they were built thoughtfully, maintained faithfully, and valued for what they represent.

The conversation appears in the latest Campbell’s of Beauly Journal, where the story unfolds in full: how tradition informs every decision at both houses, how independence allows for principle over expedience, and how two separate family businesses, built on opposite sides of the Channel, came to speak the same language. It is a meeting of minds bound by a common regard for heritage, for the hands that do the work, and for doing things properly.

Imagery courtesy of Campbell's of Beauly (@campbellsofbeauly).