UMC - Grandes Marques et Maisons de Champagne

Since 1882 the UMC has brought together all of the Grandes Marques brands and Champagne Houses that collectively underpin the worldwide reputation of Champagne wines. This website is specifically designed to teach you everything you need to know about their history and organization, their expertise and their ever-innovative ambitions.

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January

January

The Feast of St Vincent, patron saint of Winegrowers, marks the end of winter dormancy. Local brotherhoods across all of the villages in Champagne come together for the great meeting of the Archiconfrerie, which is also the moment to announce the export figures for the previous year.

The Champagne month by month
History and historical anecdotes

Did you know?

In World War I, the Champagne House cellars were repurposed as shelters for local civilians and military personnel. Makeshift schools, hospitals, chapels and sleeping quarters were set up – even the Reims City Council moved its headquarters there. So began a whole new underground way of life, safe from the bombs that rained down from above.

Deutz

The House of Deutz was established in 1838 by two young entrepreneurs from Aix-la-Chapelle, Pierre-Hubert Geldermann and William Deutz. The adventure continues nearly two centuries later, with “Love” as the House’s watchword.

The Champagne Houses
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