Charles de Cazanove

House · Reims · founded 1811

Charles de Cazanove is a Champagne house in Reims that dates itself to 1811; the Rapeneau family bought it in 2003, and the UMC lists it in the Martel & Cie group.1,2

History

The house says it has been part of the history of Champagne since 1811, the founding year the Union des Maisons de Champagne also gives.1,2 Its site does not name the founders or describe the 19th century. According to the house, the Rapeneau family acquired it in 2003, after which it turned to export markets; today more than one bottle in two is shipped abroad.1

Ownership

The UMC lists the house in the Martel & Cie group and does not publish a vineyard area.2 The same group includes G.H. Martel & Co, which the Rapeneau family bought in 1979.4,5 The UMC lists one brand, Charles de Cazanove, and gives the seat at 8 place de la République in Reims.2

Wines

The house's site lists cuvées including Tête de Cuvée, Premier Cru, Blanc de Blancs, Brut Rosé, Brut Nature, Demi-Sec, a 2016 vintage, Stradivarius 2009 and an organic cuvée.1 See brut nature and vintage.

See also

G.H. Martel & CoProducersBrut nature (zero dosage)StylesVintage (millésime)StylesChampagne label codes: NM, RM, CM, RC, SR, ND, MAStylesWhen the Champagne houses were foundedHistory

Sources

  1. Champagne Charles de Cazanove. Accueil
  2. Union des Maisons de Champagne. Charles de Cazanove (UMC profile)
  3. Union des Maisons de Champagne (UMC). The Champagne Houses (member list)
  4. Union des Maisons de Champagne. G.H. Martel & Co (UMC profile)
  5. Champagne G.H. Martel & Co. L'esprit de conquête

Facts checked on 2026-10-21