Champy

Maison Champy is one of the oldest wine houses in Burgundy, France, founded in Beaune in 1720 by Edme Champy. The house is based in the historic centre of Beaune, the wine capital of the Côte de Beaune, and has built its reputation on the production and ageing of Burgundy wines, particularly red wines from Pinot Noir and white wines from Chardonnay. Its range covers regional appellations such as Bourgogne Rouge and Bourgogne Blanc, village-level wines from the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits, and premier cru bottlings from well-known vineyards. The company also produces wines under the Crémant de Bourgogne appellation. Over its long history, Maison Champy has passed through several ownership phases and has been associated with négociant-éleveur activity, buying grapes and wines from growers and ageing them in its cellars. The house operates cellars in Beaune, including historic vaulted cellars that date back centuries, which are used for ageing its wines in oak barrels. Its portfolio is exported to a number of international markets, including Europe, North America and Asia, and the brand is positioned in the premium and super-premium segment of Burgundy wine. In the modern era, Maison Champy has emphasised vineyard sourcing and traditional Burgundian winemaking, with a focus on expressing terroir through plot-by-plot vinification. The house has also been involved in the production of wines from the Côte Chalonnaise and the Mâconnais, broadening its regional coverage. Its labels are recognisable by the Champy name and the historic Beaune connection, and the brand is often cited among the older surviving négociant houses of Burgundy. As a privately held company, Maison Champy does not publish detailed financial information, and its ownership structure has changed over time. The brand remains active in the global wine trade, with distribution through importers and specialist wine merchants. Its long history and Beaune roots make it a notable name in the story of Burgundy wine, even though it is smaller than some of the region's largest négociants.

Maison Champy was founded in Beaune in 1720 by Edme Champy, making it one of the oldest wine houses in Burgundy. Beaune, located in the Côte de Beaune, was already a major centre of the Burgundy wine trade, and the Champy family established a négociant business that bought grapes and wines from local growers and aged them for sale. Over the 18th and 19th centuries, the house built a reputation for its red and white Burgundy wines and expanded its network of vineyard sources across the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits. In the 19th century, Maison Champy was associated with the development of Burgundy's export trade, shipping wines to markets in Europe and beyond. The house survived the phylloxera crisis that devastated Burgundy vineyards in the late 19th century, and like other négociants, it adapted by sourcing from replanted vineyards and by blending wines from different parcels. The Champy cellars in Beaune, including historic vaulted cellars, became part of the house's identity and are still used for ageing wines. During the 20th century, Maison Champy passed through various ownership changes. The company continued to operate as a négociant-éleveur, producing a range of appellation wines from regional to premier cru level. In the later 20th century, the house was acquired by new owners who invested in modernising production while maintaining traditional methods. The brand expanded its distribution internationally, particularly in North America and Asia, as global demand for Burgundy wine grew. In the 21st century, Maison Champy has focused on vineyard sourcing and plot-by-plot vinification, emphasising the expression of terroir. The house produces wines from the Côte de Beaune, Côte de Nuits, Côte Chalonnaise and Mâconnais, covering regional appellations such as Bourgogne Rouge and Bourgogne Blanc, village wines, premier cru wines and Crémant de Bourgogne. Its Corton Grand Cru is among its most prestigious offerings. The company remains privately held and continues to operate from Beaune, with its wines distributed through importers and specialist merchants worldwide.

• 2000

  Modernisation and international distribution expansion under new ownership.

• 1900

  Survival and adaptation through the phylloxera crisis.

• 1800

  Expansion of vineyard sourcing across the Côte de Beaune and Côte de Nuits.

• 1720

  Maison Champy founded in Beaune by Edme Champy.

• 1720

  Beginning of négociant-éleveur activity in Burgundy.

Historic Burgundy négociant-éleveur positioned in the premium and super-premium wine segment, emphasising traditional winemaking and terroir expression.

• Bourgogne Rouge

• Bourgogne Blanc

• Corton Grand Cru

• Pernand-Vergelesses Premier Cru

• Savigny-lès-Beaune Premier Cru

• Crémant de Bourgogne

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