🍾 De Castellane
Also known as: Champagne de Castellane, Castellane, Champagne Castellane
A Champagne house in Épernay (Marne), founded in 1895 by Viscount Florens de Castellane; part of the Laurent-Perrier group since 1999.
De Castellane is a Champagne house in Épernay, in the Marne department. According to the house, it was founded in 1895 by Viscount Florens de Castellane, who chose the St Andrew’s cross for his labels in tribute to the banner of the oldest regiment of Champagne. In 1907 the brand was acquired by the firm Union Champenoise, which housed it in its buildings on the Avenue de Champagne.
According to the house, from 1902 it commissioned advertising posters from the artist Leonetto Cappiello, and in 1999 it joined the Laurent-Perrier group while remaining in the same family’s hands. The house’s website lists brut, rosé, vintage and demi-sec Champagnes.
Champagne is a wine with a protected designation of origin (PDO). The bubbles come only from a second fermentation in the bottle, the wine is aged for at least 15 months before sale (36 for vintage), and all production takes place only within the delimited area. De Castellane is a brand; Champagne is the name of a place.
Why it matters to you. The red cross on the label is the brand’s emblem, not a quality mark. The terms set by the rules are others: brut, demi-sec, millésime (vintage), blanc de blancs. The WHO reminds: there is no safe level of alcohol.
Facts
| Year founded | 1895, Viscount Florens de Castellane |
|---|---|
| Region | Épernay, Marne (Champagne) |
| Country | France |
| Legal basis | brand; wines under PDO Champagne |
How it connects to Wine
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- 📍 Champagne
Frequently asked questions
Why is there a red cross on De Castellane labels?
It is the St Andrew's cross, chosen by founder Viscount Florens de Castellane in tribute to the banner of the oldest regiment of Champagne.
Who owns De Castellane today?
Since 1999 the house has belonged to the Laurent-Perrier group while remaining in the same family's hands.
Who drew the old De Castellane posters?
According to the house, from 1902 it commissioned advertising posters from the artist Leonetto Cappiello.
Is it true that the red cross on the label is a quality mark?
No. It is the brand's emblem; the terms set by the rules are brut, demi-sec, millésime and blanc de blancs.
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⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.
What it includes
Sources
- Champagne de Castellane (official site): Histoire — 1895–1999
- Champagne de Castellane (official site): Nos champagnes
- Wikidata: De Castellane (Q768299)
- eAmbrosia — EU register of geographical indications: PDO «Champagne»
- WHO/Europe: No level of alcohol consumption is safe for our health (04.01.2023)