Champagne Abele 1757 Appoints Hallgarten Wines as UK Importer
Hallgarten & Novum Wines, has been appointed exclusive UK distributor by Champagne Abelé 1757, supplying the cuvées from Champagne’s fifth-oldest House into the premium hospitality and retail sectors.
Previously served onboard RMS Titanic, the move marks Champagne Abelé 1757’s first entrance into the UK market. The concise range - made of NV Brut, Blanc de Blancs and Rosé, as well as prestige vintage cuvées Le Sourire de Reims Brut and Rosé - is dedicated to premises such as independent wine stores, hotels, fine bars and restaurants front of mind.
Founded in 1933, Hallgarten & Novum Wines is one of the UK’s largest wine-only specialist national distributors, with an award-winning portfolio of prestigious wineries and an account base of 2,000 customers, covering all market sectors.
“Joining forces with Hallgarten to address one of the most influential markets is enthusiastically motivating everyone at Champagne Abelé 1757,” comments Marie Gicquel, Managing Director of Champagne Abelé 1757. “It also reflects our ambition to grow on the international stage.”
Hallgarten & Novum Wines’ Portfolio Director, Jim Wilson, commented: “The past 18 months has seen our business go from strength to strength, as we have welcomed some of the most prestigious wineries in the world to our portfolio. The addition of Champagne Abelé 1757 to our range, a prestigious and intimate House, is an honour.
“Our partnership with Abelé 1757 adds great strength and depth to our Champagne portfolio, allowing us to offer customers real choice in this crucial category, and we are extremely excited to welcome them to the Hallgarten family.”
For Abelé 1757, craftsmanship is at the forefront of everything it does. The Champagnes receive long-ageing in the deep, vaulted cellars, where production is kept small in order to retain the boutique feel. Cellarmaster Étienne Eteneau brings with him extensive experience, knowledge and artisanal flair, imbuing the signature character of each Champagne with finesse and precision.
