Champagne producers’ sustainability initiatives have attracted ESG-focused funds, with $120M inflows this quarter. ESG metrics now influence long-term valuations, reinforcing the strategic case for investing in champagne. It wasn’t planned, it wasn’t staged, and maybe that’s what made it so special. After a day of structured adventures, snorkeling reefs, and chasing dolphins, this was the Maldives' last adventure for us before it was time to fly home. Its international push will see the winemaker target the world's top 10 champagne market, having a presence in only five countries at present, while agreeing deals with top travel retailers. Investing in champagne-related equities has gained traction as LVMH and Pernod Ricard report robust margins in their wine & spirits divisions. With inflation cooling in the Eurozone, forecast models suggest a 6–9% EPS uptick for sector leaders in FY