Jeeper

At first glance, a bulky off-road vehicle has little relation to the noblest of drinks. The former owner of the Maison took his inspiration for the name from his Willys Jeep. He had acquired it from the American military at the end of the Second World War and drove it through the vineyard.

Today, other horsepower is required. Draught horses trot through the vineyards. Director Nicolas Dubois, who has held the reins of Jeeper since 2009, has prioritised the issue of environmental friendliness. His ambitious goal: to be carbon-neutral by 2025.

His vineyard covers fifty hectares of land in privileged locations, including Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, Vallée de Marne and Vallée d’Ardres. So Jeeper has the region perfectly covered. With over 1,200 oak barrels, the Champagne House in Faverolles et Coëmy has the third largest barrel cellar in Champagne. This impressive collection offers Jeeper a wealth of possibilities for the skilful assemblage of his sparkling wine.

Where once a jeep drove through the vines, today the passion for exquisite Champagne and environmentally conscious measures are setting new standards.