Champagne Houses
We’re proud to exclusively represent these Champagne houses in New Zealand. Each is family-run, deeply rooted in their own sense of place, and committed to crafting wines of character and integrity. These are Champagnes with a clear sense of place—and it’s a privilege to share them here with you.
Jean Josselin & Fils
Jean Josselin is a proudly independent, family-run Champagne house based in the village of Gyé-sur-Seine, in the heart of the Côte des Bar. The domaine was founded in 1957 by Jean Josselin, who left the local co-operative to produce and bottle his own Champagne—a bold move at the time. Today, the domaine is helmed by Jean-Pierre and his son Jean-Félix, the third generation. Together, they bring a blend of experience and fresh perspective to the business, with a focus on quality, sustainability, and authenticity.
Marion-Bosser
The story of Marion-Bosser began five generations ago, but it wasn’t until 1994 that the family began bottling under their own name. That leap was led by Bernadette Marion, a determined woman with a vision for crafting her own Champagne rather than selling grapes to the local cooperative. Her daughter Elodie Bosser joined her after studying viticulture and oenology in Beaune—bringing fresh perspective and technical expertise while honouring the values that shaped the estate.
Today, Elodie is at the helm, and her thoughtful, hands-on approach has helped establish Marion-Bosser as a name known for elegance and finesse. Together, she and Bernadette represent a rare mother-daughter winemaking team, shaping Champagne with precision, grace, and generational vision.
Monmarthe
The story begins in 1737, when the Monmarthe family bought their first vineyard, though it wasn't until 1930 when Ernest Monmarthe first started bottling under the family name. Each successive generation has contributed to building the estate’s identity, balancing tradition with a forward-thinking approach to viticulture and winemaking.
Today, it is Jean-Guy Monmarthe, along with his son, Gauthier Monmarthe, who oversee the house, carrying on the family legacy with energy and passion as the 6th and 7th generation winemakers. Jean-Guy’s commitment to crafting wines that reflect the richness of their Premier Cru terroir has earned Monmarthe a loyal following in France and abroad.
Achille Princier
In 1901, Bennoni Mansard crafted his first bottles of Champagne. Over the decades, the estate evolved through changing times, yet the family’s passion and pursuit of excellence remained constant.
Today, Maxime Mansard carries forward that legacy with Champagne Achille Princier, drawing on fruit from very old vines planted by his ancestors. Grapes for this cuvée come from select parcels first established in 1930, preserving the traditions and craftsmanship that have defined the Mansard family for over a century.
Cristian Senez
From a teenager working the land to support his family, to building a Champagne house from the ground up with his wife, Cristian Senez’s story is one of determination and devotion. Beginning with just a few cleared acres, Cristian learned his craft in the cellar before producing his first cuvées in the 1970s.
Over time, the Senez family grew their vineyards, expanded their reach, and passed the reins to the next generations—each bringing fresh energy while holding true to Cristian’s original vision: to create Champagnes of exceptional quality and honest value. Today, the house remains proudly family-run, producing wines that honour both their land and the people who have shaped it.
Jean Josselin & Fils
Jean Josselin is a proudly independent, family-run Champagne house based in the village of Gyé-sur-Seine, in the heart of the Côte des Bar. The domaine was founded in 1957 by Jean Josselin, who left the local co-operative to produce and bottle his own Champagne—a bold move at the time. Today, the domaine is helmed by Jean-Pierre and his son Jean-Félix, the third generation. Together, they bring a blend of experience and fresh perspective to the business, with a focus on quality, sustainability, and authenticity.
Marion-Bosser
The story of Marion-Bosser began five generations ago, but it wasn’t until 1994 that the family began bottling under their own name. That leap was led by Bernadette Marion, a determined woman with a vision for crafting her own Champagne rather than selling grapes to the local cooperative. Her daughter Elodie Bosser joined her after studying viticulture and oenology in Beaune—bringing fresh perspective and technical expertise while honouring the values that shaped the estate.
Today, Elodie is at the helm, and her thoughtful, hands-on approach has helped establish Marion-Bosser as a name known for elegance and finesse. Together, she and Bernadette represent a rare mother-daughter winemaking team, shaping Champagne with precision, grace, and generational vision.
Monmarthe
The story begins in 1737, when the Monmarthe family bought their first vineyard, though it wasn't until 1930 when Ernest Monmarthe first started bottling under the family name. Each successive generation has contributed to building the estate’s identity, balancing tradition with a forward-thinking approach to viticulture and winemaking.
Today, it is Jean-Guy Monmarthe, along with his son, Gauthier Monmarthe, who oversee the house, carrying on the family legacy with energy and passion as the 6th and 7th generation winemakers. Jean-Guy’s commitment to crafting wines that reflect the richness of their Premier Cru terroir has earned Monmarthe a loyal following in France and abroad.
Achille Princier
In 1901, Bennoni Mansard crafted his first bottles of Champagne. Over the decades, the estate evolved through changing times, yet the family’s passion and pursuit of excellence remained constant.
Today, Maxime Mansard carries forward that legacy with Champagne Achille Princier, drawing on fruit from very old vines planted by his ancestors. Grapes for this cuvée come from select parcels first established in 1930, preserving the traditions and craftsmanship that have defined the Mansard family for over a century.
Cristian Senez
From a teenager working the land to support his family, to building a Champagne house from the ground up with his wife, Cristian Senez’s story is one of determination and devotion. Beginning with just a few cleared acres, Cristian learned his craft in the cellar before producing his first cuvées in the 1970s.
Over time, the Senez family grew their vineyards, expanded their reach, and passed the reins to the next generations—each bringing fresh energy while holding true to Cristian’s original vision: to create Champagnes of exceptional quality and honest value. Today, the house remains proudly family-run, producing wines that honour both their land and the people who have shaped it.