The Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne
The Ordre's main office of the worldwide organisation is based in Reims, France, the centre of the Champagne industry. The Ordre represents Champagne producers,
winegrowers, negociants and cooperatives entirely both in France and around the world.
The Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne organises some twenty chapters annually
around the world, during which inductions or intronisations take place.
Three Official Chapters are organised in France: Chapitre de Printemps (Spring Chapter), Chapitre de la Fleur de Vigne (Vine Flower Chapter) and Chapitre des Vendanges (Harvest Chapter). All these prestigious events are followed by a Champagne reception and a gala dinner.
The Ordre des Coteaux de Champagne contributes to the reputation and the promotion of all Champagne.
The Embassy & Consulate
The Embassy for the United Kingdom is headed by Dignitaire Don Morris.
The South of England consulate is led by Consul Martin Dibben. Together the Embassy and its consulate are dedicated in creating engaging, social and formal Champagne events for its members.
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Our UK Ambassador is Robert Powell.
Don Morris
Consul General &
UK Dignitaire
Don has been a leader in hospitality for many years. The list of who's who in the entertainment and music industry that Don has been involved with is enviable. Don has created and managed high profile celebrity events in the music industry for years. Over this time he has built close links and relationships with all the Champagne houses. For his merits, Don became chairman of the Champagne Academy in 1994 and is the Ordre's Consul General for the United Kingdom, as well as being deservedly promoted to Dignitaire in 2019.
Martin Dibben
Consul - South of England
Martin is a distinguished authority in the world of fine wines, bringing extensive expertise across the on-trade, retail, and media sectors. Widely recognised as @MisterbubblesUK for his celebrated association with Champagne and premium sparkling wines, Martin often delivers tastings and masterclasses. He appears in broadcast media, speaks at leading industry events, and is the founder of London’s Bubbly Show. Alongside these roles he writes as the Drinks Doctor columnist for The Caterer.
He is a former Chairman of the The Champagne Academy and serves as President of the Réunion des Gastronomes.
Steve Matthews
Vice Consul - South of England
Over 30 years in UK hospitality industry, Steve has an affinity with Champagne. His leadership in many historic venues, hotels, restaurants and bars, has allowed him to enjoy & promote an incredible array of Champagnes. In his present role of Head of Catering at the Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn, he remains active and passionate in promoting and celebrating the virtues of Champagne.
Steve also administers, membership, ticketing and promotion of events for the OCC in the South of England.
Siobhan Gibney
Consulate Member
The Gibney family has been quenching thirsts for four generations. Siobhan and her family create warm welcomes with chilled Champagne both in England and Ireland. With Siobhan's hospitality knowledge and passion for Champagne she ensures all our member events are memorable.
Kate Preston
Consulate Member
Kate has owned and ran restaurants and wine bars for many years and has still found time to visit many wine makers all over the world. Kate is a prior academician and Chair of the Champagne academy in 2010. Her knowledge, passion for Champagne and dedication to the Ordre proves Kate to be a lynch pin to successful events.