Philippe Starck branches out to release luxe champagne

French designer Philippe Starck has branched out into the world of champagne in his latest venture, partnering with French producer Louis Roederer's cellar master Jean Baptiste Lecaillon to create the Cuvée Brut Nature 2006.

Modeling the champagne's character after that of river wines, the result is a straightforward, medium-dry terroirbased vintage.

The bubbly is contained in a simple champagne bottle with a charming handwritten label designed by Starck, as is the case on the box packaging.