The first edition of the "Champagne Trophies" took place in Epernay in October 2015.

Amélie Nothomb, a famous writer and unconditional lover of Champagne was elected "Champenoise of the year". The organization of the Champagne Trophies was sensitive to the artistic world of Raphaël Laventure, they then ordered a personalized portrait of Amélie Nothomb.

At the awards ceremony, the painting was hand-delivered by the artist to the public and journalists in the region.