Richard Juhlin awarded Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur – the award ceremony

Richard Juhlin was awarded the Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur by a decrete by the Président of the French Republic, M. François Hollande. The award was handed over to Richard Juhlin by the French amassador in Sweden, M. Jean-Pierre Lacroix duriing a ceremony at the French residence in Stockholm.

‘Richard Juhlin is one of the most wellknown and best Champagneconnoisseurs of Champagne. He has clasified more than 8 000 Champagnes, wich means that his Champagne database is the most  most comprehensive review of the Champagne district and its wines ever made. It’s a great job. He is a true ambassador for Champagne-Ardenne region in Sweden and all over the world and this award is a way to thank him,’  

says French Ambassador Jean-Pierre Lacroix

Ptotographer Raphaël Cameron – Vanity Studios