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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April

April

Higher temperatures and light intensity trigger the sap to flow anew in the vine. The first buds emerge, covered with a downy coating called bourre, then swell and eventually flower. Bud-burst has arrived!

The year’s fruit-bearing canes are tied up by hand to regulate the growth of the vine.

The Champagne month by month
Unesco

Did you know?

In July 2015, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee voted to include the “Champagne Slopes, Houses and Cellars” on its World Heritage List. In so doing, UNESCO recognized the Outstanding Universal Value of Champagne’s cultural landscapes (both above and below ground).

G.H. Martel & Co

G.H. Martel & C° was founded in 1869 by a family of owner-growers from Avenay Val d’Or. A century later (1979) it was acquired by the Rapeneau family, who have a long-standing presence in Champagne. The fourth generation is now in charge of brand development.

The Champagne Houses
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