Pommery
The champagne house Pommery was founded in 1836 in Reims by Alexandre Louis Pommery and Narcisse Greno under the name Pommery & Greno. Initially, the focus was mainly on the wool trade; champagne was then still a side activity.
Following the death of Alexandre Louis in 1858, his widow, Louise Pommery, took the helm. This was exceptional in a time when women rarely led large companies. She would go on to make the house internationally famous.
In the 19th century, champagne was usually very sweet, especially for the English and Russian markets. Louise Pommery responded to changing tastes and in 1874 introduced a much drier style: Pommery Nature 1874, one of the first commercial Brut champagnes. This innovation changed the style of champagne forever and made Pommery a pioneer in the modern world of champagne.
Louise Pommery had enormous chalk cellars (crayères) excavated beneath the estate in Reims. These Gallo-Roman limestone quarries were converted into aging cellars with miles of tunnels. Today, these cellars are part of the UNESCO World Heritage as part of the Champagne region. They are not only functional but also architecturally and historically impressive.
In the 20th century, Pommery continued to develop as a quality brand. Today, the house is part of the Vranken-Pommery Monopole group, led by the Vranken family. The house's flagship is Pommery Brut Royal, an elegant, fresh champagne with an emphasis on finesse and liveliness — true to the vision of Louise Pommery.
Following the death of Alexandre Louis in 1858, his widow, Louise Pommery, took the helm. This was exceptional in a time when women rarely led large companies. She would go on to make the house internationally famous.
In the 19th century, champagne was usually very sweet, especially for the English and Russian markets. Louise Pommery responded to changing tastes and in 1874 introduced a much drier style: Pommery Nature 1874, one of the first commercial Brut champagnes. This innovation changed the style of champagne forever and made Pommery a pioneer in the modern world of champagne.
Louise Pommery had enormous chalk cellars (crayères) excavated beneath the estate in Reims. These Gallo-Roman limestone quarries were converted into aging cellars with miles of tunnels. Today, these cellars are part of the UNESCO World Heritage as part of the Champagne region. They are not only functional but also architecturally and historically impressive.
In the 20th century, Pommery continued to develop as a quality brand. Today, the house is part of the Vranken-Pommery Monopole group, led by the Vranken family. The house's flagship is Pommery Brut Royal, an elegant, fresh champagne with an emphasis on finesse and liveliness — true to the vision of Louise Pommery.
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