Champagne G.H. Martel & C°

About the Winery

Champagne G.H. Martel & Co is a family treasure synonymous with heritage and savoir-faire. The Rapeneau family has been established in Champagne for over a hundred years, developing a heritage dominated by the conquest spirit and quest for excellence. Their medieval chalk quarries, classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2015, were dug between the 4th and 15th centuries in the heart of Reims. The family vineyard is certified High Environmental Value Level 3, located in 64 villages across Champagne. Christophe Rapeneau serves as Cellar Master, crafting cuvées with freshness, minerality, and great acidity.

“On the programme of the House: chalk pits classified as UNESCO heritage sites and discovery of a collection of 19th century Champagne tools.”