TELMONT
Less than two years after coming into the Rémy Cointreau fold, the Telmont champagne house is determined to set an example by carving an exemplary path towards a 100% organic house using production methods with reduced impact on its natural surroundings. Telmont has decided to act "in the name of Mother Nature", thus advocating for the preservation of nature’s gifts, leaving its essence untouched.
Since its official launch in June 2021, the House has been named official partner of the international Festival de Cannes and expanded into the international market. Champagne lovers in cities around the world can now find the Telmont brand in carefully selected outlets in New York, Miami, London, Paris, Geneva, Brussels, Singapore, Los Angeles, Dubai, San Francisco, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Shanghai, Tokyo and Kyoto.
As it grows its presence in the world market, this singular champagne house has also been busy at home. It completely revamped its estate and once again opened its doors to visitors for tasting experiences. And that’s not all. Its new e-commerce site featuring the new brand identity is up and running in France, the UK and the United States.
Telmont Champagne is deeply committed to protecting the environment and limiting its impact by acting "In the name of Mother Nature". The House’s teams have intensified their efforts to reduce the brand’s carbon footprint acting on all fronts:
- ceasing the use and production of a l l giftboxes;
- banning air freight for its distribution;
- stopping the production of transparent bottles, made from 0% recycled glass, in favour of green bottles: 100% recyclable and made from 86% recycled glass;
- sourcing 100% of its electricity from renewable sources;
- promoting biodiversity throughout the estate with plans to plant 2,500 shrubs in the vineyards and to install "insect hotels";
- using compost over chemical fertilisers and employing mating disruption techniques to control pests;
- allowing grass to grow between the vines to protect soil microbial biodiversity.
Telmont Champagne has also renovated its site in Damery to improve insulation and reduce energy consumption. Teaming up with the local town of Épernay, the House plans to plant a micro-forest near its vineyards. In another move to promote environment preservation, the House is partnering with Michelin green-starred chefs to nurture and encourage new talent while also promoting shared green values.
The House of Telmont unveiled its first organic vintage in 2021, Réserve de la Terre, the fruit of years of hard work and passion for its terroir. Telmont Champagne collected some well-deserved accolades in 2021, including for Best Organic Initiative and the Amorim Sustainability Award at the Drinks Business Green Awards. It was also to the fore in international competitions, notching up prizes at the Drinks Business Champagne Masters (Silver medal for the Sans Soufre, Gold for the Blanc de Noirs, Vinothèque 2012 and the Réserve Brut, and the coveted Master distinction for the Blanc de Blancs 2012). Prestigious institutions and wine critics took notice as well. It earned high ratings from reputed institutions such as Gault & Millau (Vinothèque 2012: 17.5/20, Blanc de Blancs: 17/20, Réserve de la Terre: 16.5/20), and Terre de Vins (Réserve Brut: 17/20) as well as renowned wine critics such as Jancis Robinson (Vinothèque 2012: 17/20).
The House has a busy year ahead as it continues to establish the brand in strategic cities around the world, while pursuing its all-important green objectives. For example, it has just announced the start of an exciting trial with French glassmaker Verallia to reduce the weight of the lightest champagne presently on the market: from 835g to a target of 800g. The lighter the bottles, the lesser the footprint. Preliminary tests are currently under way at the estate. The House is also introducing private workshops at Damery (including its Oenologist’s Workshop, for which it was awarded a gold medal at the 2021 Wine Tourism Awards) and is proud to be returning as official supplier for the 2023 Festival de Cannes.
Telmont stays true to its values, doing always more to protect the environment.
