Abel lepitre
The Champagne ABEL LEPITRE is borned in 1924 in the famous village of Ludes-le-Coquet , close to the Mountain of Reims. Abel Lepitre created this brand (1900-1940) with very low money which was very rare in the past. Native from a very old family of winegrowers, Abel Lepitre control perfectly the wine and champagne making process. He succeed very quickly, his condition is quite enviable in the French and export market. In 1935, Abel Lepitre freighted approximately 100 000 bottles, at this period the champagne production was not over 25 millions bottles.
The War interrupted the upward trend. In 1940, Abel Lepitre died in geman captivity, he was only 40 years old. His son Jacques (1926-1988) was 14 at that time, he took over the business, first with his mother Marie Lepitre and quickly by himself.
After 10 years of success, Jacques Lepitre leave the small village of Ludes to have place in a gorgeous Crayères (english translation: The Caves for the chalk caves that made this region famous) in Reims. Abel Lepitre is now part of the renowned champagne houses.
To ensure the expansion of the brand, he built in the seventies modern installations at the periphery of Reims, of course they kept the buildings and caves in the centre of Reims.
Sales are flying over the million bottles a year!
Abel Lepitre extend his network all over France, overall in the on trade business.
Unfortunately, the house has to confront bad recolts.
In 1985, Mr Chatellier, founder and owner of the Château Dauzac buy the Abel Lepitre Champagne, he sold the buildings to Veuve Clicquot, his renowned neighbour.
Few years later in 1990, this purchase is a flop, Monsieur Chatellier gave in to Marie Brizard Group which just acquire Champagne Philipponnat in Mareuil Sur Ay. The two champagne houses merge and keep their original buildings.
Marie Brizard develop the two brands thanks to his mondial network but they meet financial problems whom oblige them to give in the 2 brands to BCC Group (Boizel Chanoine Champagne) in 1997.
Since 1997, Abel Lepitre get back with his personality and style !
http://www.abel-lepitre.com
The War interrupted the upward trend. In 1940, Abel Lepitre died in geman captivity, he was only 40 years old. His son Jacques (1926-1988) was 14 at that time, he took over the business, first with his mother Marie Lepitre and quickly by himself.
After 10 years of success, Jacques Lepitre leave the small village of Ludes to have place in a gorgeous Crayères (english translation: The Caves for the chalk caves that made this region famous) in Reims. Abel Lepitre is now part of the renowned champagne houses.
To ensure the expansion of the brand, he built in the seventies modern installations at the periphery of Reims, of course they kept the buildings and caves in the centre of Reims.
Sales are flying over the million bottles a year!
Abel Lepitre extend his network all over France, overall in the on trade business.
Unfortunately, the house has to confront bad recolts.
In 1985, Mr Chatellier, founder and owner of the Château Dauzac buy the Abel Lepitre Champagne, he sold the buildings to Veuve Clicquot, his renowned neighbour.
Few years later in 1990, this purchase is a flop, Monsieur Chatellier gave in to Marie Brizard Group which just acquire Champagne Philipponnat in Mareuil Sur Ay. The two champagne houses merge and keep their original buildings.
Marie Brizard develop the two brands thanks to his mondial network but they meet financial problems whom oblige them to give in the 2 brands to BCC Group (Boizel Chanoine Champagne) in 1997.
Since 1997, Abel Lepitre get back with his personality and style !
http://www.abel-lepitre.com
Wines
- Champagne Brut "Idéale Cuvée"
- Champagne Brut "Idéale Cuvée" Magnum
- Champagne Rosé Réserve
- Champagne Cuvée Réserve Millésimé 2004
- Champagne Cuvée 134 Brut Blanc de Blancs (Premium Cuvée)
* Old vintages available in 75cl and magnums. Disgorged recently. Exist also in half bottles