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Telmont is a historic Champagne house with a forward-looking vision, combining over a century of winemaking heritage with one of the most ambitious sustainability programmes in the industry. Founded in 1912 in Damery, near Épernay, by Henri Lhôpital, Telmont has built a reputation for producing terroir-driven Champagnes of elegance and purity. Now under majority ownership of Rémy Cointreau, Telmont is redefining what it means to make fine Champagne in harmony with nature.

A Century of Craft

Henri Lhôpital established the house during a time of great change in Champagne, just as the region was recovering from the devastation of phylloxera. Over the decades, Telmont remained family-owned, passing down traditional vineyard practices and cellar expertise through generations. Its style has always favoured precision, freshness, and a clear expression of its vineyard origins, with most grapes coming from its own estate and long-term grower partners.

Commitment to Sustainability

In 2021, Telmont announced its “In the Name of Mother Nature” project — a roadmap to making the entire estate and all partner vineyards fully organic by 2031. This includes:
• Converting all vineyards to organic agriculture and banning synthetic pesticides and herbicides.
• Eliminating outer packaging (no gift boxes for non-vintage cuvées).
• Switching to lighter glass bottles to reduce carbon footprint.
• Transitioning to 100% renewable energy in production.
• Moving toward climate-positive operations by reducing emissions and offsetting the remainder.

The house is already certified for organic farming on a significant proportion of its own vineyards, a rare achievement in Champagne.

Winemaking and Style

Telmont’s Champagnes are crafted with meticulous attention to detail:
• Grape Varieties - primarily Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier.
• Vinification - both stainless steel and oak are used, depending on the cuvée, to preserve freshness while adding complexity.
• Dosage - generally modest, allowing the natural character of the fruit to shine.
• Aging - extended lees contact, often well beyond the legal minimums, builds texture and depth.

The result is a style marked by bright acidity, fine mousse, and layered aromas - citrus and green apple in the fresher cuvées, brioche and dried fruit in the longer-aged expressions.

A Champagne for the Future

Telmont’s dual identity, rooted in tradition yet boldly innovative in its environmental goals, is attracting attention from Champagne lovers and sustainability-minded consumers alike. Even Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio has invested in the brand, drawn by its ecological mission.

Our Selection

Our Telmont range includes their classic Réserve Brut, elegant rosés, and limited vintage releases. Each bottle reflects more than a century of Champagne craftsmanship combined with a genuine commitment to protecting the environment. Whether you’re celebrating today or investing in a greener tomorrow, Telmont offers a Champagne with both heritage and purpose.