A Reims man through and through, Loïc Dupont worked at Taittinger for 34 years, the majority of that time as their Chef de Caves, responsible for the winemaking and blending of all the Taittinger wines, the guardian of their consistent quality. Loic retired in May 2018 and his dedication, commitment and constant pursuit of excellence made him a natural choice for a Lifetime Achievement award at the Sparkling Wine World Championships 2018.