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11.12.2020 - Paraguay recognizes and protects the Champagne appellation of origin

In a decision dated October 29, 2020, the National Directorate of Intellectual Property of Paraguay officially registered the Champagne appellation. Hereafter, the Champagne appellation will be recognized and protected throughout the Paraguayan territory against any misuse or derived term of its name. Learn more


09.09.2020 - An outstanding 2020 harvest

The front runners were picking from 17 August, which made this the earliest harvest in the history of Champagne – and the quality is outstanding! This year continued the exceptional pattern set by 2018 and 2019. A top-quality harvest is the first requirement for the production of a Grand Vin, and weather conditions were just right to deliver that. Learn more


11.02.2020 - 2019 Champagne shipments - The value creation continues despite an uncertain context

Champagne shipments in 2019 reached nearly 297,5 million bottles, that is -1.6% compared to 2018. Learn more