Champagne Charles de Cazanove
The Charles de Cazanove brand is one of the oldest in the Champagne region. It was started in 1811, by Charles Gabriel De Cazanove – an unusual deviation for a man from a long line of master glassmakers. From early on in their history, Charles de Cazanove were supplying European politicians and diplomats, as well as many French presidents.
History: In 1983, leading winemaker, Christophe Rapeneau, joined Charles De Cazanove. He modernised the winery to guarantee the authenticity of the wines being crafted. Partnering with local grape growers and partners all over the Champagne region, Charles De Cazanove craft and produce champagnes made from rich, varied assemblages - which satisfy and tantalise a wide variety of tastes all over the world.
Considered the unofficial capital of France’s Champagne region, the historic city of Reims is celebrated for its abundance of Champagne houses and verdant vineyards, as well as its rich heritage. Cathedrale Notre-Dame, which lies at the heart of the city, exhibits the city’s history though its intricate exterior of carved figures, and collection of stained glass windows that each have a story to tell; look out for the vivid blue stained glass by iconic modernist artist Marc Chagall. Mile upon mile of chalk caves create an underground network beneath the city, providing the optimum temperature for Champagne production. As a result, many prominent Champagne houses are based in and around Reims, the region is also home to a number of family-run Champagne houses where the wine-making tradition has been passed down the generations.
