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2015 PYLOS MEETING with ARCHAEOLOGIST FROM UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI< SHARON STOCKER.  Dinner with Shari and friend, Anthula Gross.

2015 PYLOS MEETING with ARCHAEOLOGIST FROM UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI< SHARON STOCKER. Dinner with Shari and friend, Anthula Gross.

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2015 PYLOS MEETING with ARCHAEOLOGIST FROM UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI< SHARON STOCKER. Dinner with Shari and friend, Anthula Gross.

One day, after visiting Mastroberardino’s vineyards of Fiano di Avellino, he took us to visit Pompeii. Friends in this photo are: 2nd from left: Antonio Mastroberardino. 3rd from left: Madeleine de Jean 4th from left: Michael Belardo; 5th from left: Ina Belardo; In the big hat: Filippo di Belardino; ​Next from Filippo: James Suckling in his first years with the Wine Spectator, and on his first trip to Italy; In back of James Suckling: Luke Baars. ALL DEAR FRIENDS still today. Viva Mastroberardino and his recovery of ancient vines.

Julia and Madeleine with friends at the Save Julia Child From Starvation Picnic at Aspen’s Hotel Jerome. Photo Steve Mundinger Studio, Aspen, Colorado.

See this photo and many more in Madeleine’s latest book, JULIA CHILD, a memoire of friendship.

The Chateau Marmont’s book-signing for Madeleine’s book about the history of Civilization according to Wine: Julius Caesar Invented Champagne and Birthday event for Julius Caesar.

All photos taken by Internationally recognized photographer, Greg Heubner. By the time the photos began to be snapped more than half of the guests had departed. But those dear friends who remained enjoyed the last of Champagne Mumm’s Cordon Rouge.

The last of the Cordon Rouge with friends gathering for Madame Champaign's book signing on August 13. 2014.

See this photo and many more in Madeleine’s latest book, JULIA CHILD, a memoire of friendship.

The Chateau Marmont’s book-signing for Madeleine’s book about the history of Civilization according to Wine: Julius Caesar Invented Champagne and Birthday event for Julius Caesar.

All photos taken by Internationally recognized photographer, Greg Heubner. By the time the photos began to be snapped more than half of the guests had departed. But those dear friends who remained enjoyed the last of Champagne Mumm’s Cordon Rouge.

GH Mumm’s Cordon Rouge, the Champagne of the Legion of Honor. Served to those celebrating the General of many legions, Julius Caesar.

Sally Sarlot returned home to the hotel which her late husband, Ray Sarlot, preserved for posterity, The Chateau Marmont. Here Sally and Madeleine talk about the good old and good new days at The Chateau.

Sabering, in the style of The Legion, is about to commence in the great living room of The Chateau.

The Night Julius Caesar Invented Champagne signing at The Chateau with delicious Champagne.

Good long-time friends, Liza and Michael Lynn.

August 13, 2014 was Julius Caesar’s 2114th birthday. Ave Caesar! Rich yummy chocolate cake. The Ivy style, meant for an Emperor.

Cheers Caesar!  Nunc bibendum est!​

2013 CHAMPAGNE TRIBUTE LUNCHEON BLOOMFIELD, COLORADO

November 2013, Madeleine de Jean at the 1st Annual Julia Child Champagne Tribute Luncheon, Broomfield, CO Click To Read Culinary Colorado Review!

MADAME CHAMPAGNE VISITS VENICE, 2013

2022 UPDATE: new book to come about this sometimes Serene Republic.

Sunrise in Venice, as viewed from Giudecca. Madam Champagne recently visited Venice researching a new novel on a 17th century ancestor. Photo(C) 2013, Christopher J. Davies

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