Champagne Problems

Champagne Problems

Year: 2025

Runtime: 1 h 31 m

Language: english

Director: Mark Steven Johnson

Echo Score: 71
ComedyRomance

Sydney, a driven executive, flies to France with a tight deadline to close the purchase of a prestigious champagne house before Christmas. As negotiations intensify, she is swept into an unexpected romance with a charming Parisian, only to discover he is the founder’s son, forcing her to choose between corporate ambition and matters of the heart.

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Timeline – Champagne Problems (2025)

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1

TRG meeting and Paris assignment

During a meeting at The Roth Group, Sydney pitches entering the Champagne business. Marvin assigns her to go to Paris to buy Château Cassell from Hugo Cassell. Her sister Skyler extracts a promise from Sydney to take one night off in Paris to see the city.

TRG office, before the Paris trip The Roth Group
2

Arrival in Paris and Les Etoiles

Sydney arrives in Paris and visits the bookstore Les Etoiles. Henri, who isn’t really a staff member yet hopes to open a bookstore that also serves wine, offers to guide her around the city. He takes her to the Eiffel Tower and treats her to crepes and hot wine.

Paris, Day of arrival Paris
3

First date and Le Petit Prince regret

Henri confesses that he misplaced a book, Le Petit Prince, given to him by his mother. Sydney reveals that her own two-year marriage ended when her husband cheated. They kiss and spend the night together.

Evening/night after meeting Paris
4

Morning discovery: Henri is Hugo's son

The next morning Sydney is late for her meeting with Hugo Cassell and is shocked to find Henri there, who is Hugo's son. The surprising familial connection adds tension to the acquisition discussions.

Morning after first night Paris
5

Château Cassell invitation and arrival of competitors

Roberto, Otto, and Brigitte—Sydney's competitors for Château Cassell—are invited to spend a few days at Château Cassell. Marvin also sends another employee, Ryan, to assist Sydney with the purchase.

Shortly after the Paris meeting Château Cassell
6

Reception and Christmas celebration start

At Château Cassell, guests attend a reception before being taken to a Christmas celebration. The festive event underscores the tension of the acquisitional visit.

The day after arrival Château Cassell
7

Hugo shows where he married Sophie

The next day, Hugo walks with Sydney and shows the location around the Château where he married his late wife, Sophie. Their walk deepens Sydney's understanding of Hugo's motives and history.

Following day Château Cassell
8

Le Petit Prince found near the wine cellar

While chasing the family dog, Sydney discovers the book Le Petit Prince near a wine cellar, the same book Henri once lost. The discovery links Henri's past to the château's wines and to Sydney's own past.

During the château visit Château Cassell
9

TRG plan revealed: Takami deal

Ryan informs Sydney that TRG plans to hand the Château over to the Japanese company Takami, giving TRG a $50 million profit. He congratulates her for supporting the plan.

During the stay Château Cassell
10

Henri overhears and leaves

Henri overhears the scheme and, upset, leaves before Sydney can voice her opposition to the plan. His departure signals the widening rift between personal loyalties and corporate ambition.

Later that day Château Cassell
11

Sydney confronts Henri and resigns

Sydney confronts Henri and they acknowledge they cannot be together. She quits TRG and informs Hugo about TRG's plans.

The following day Château Cassell
12

Hugo sells Château Cassell

Responding to Sydney's warning, Hugo sells Château Cassell to Roberto. This decisive move ends TRG's bid and reshapes the deal.

The next day Château Cassell
13

Henri and Sydney reconcile

Henri realizes he misjudged Sydney and searches for her at the Les Etoiles bookstore. They make up and begin anew.

After the sale Les Etoiles bookstore
14

A year later: Christmas and the wine bookstore

A year later, at Château Cassell, Henri and Sydney celebrate Christmas as they have opened the wine bookstore. Roberto, Otto, and Skyler attend the celebration, recognizing the couple's success.

One year later Château Cassell

Last Updated: December 04, 2025 at 15:32

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