May 31st – Champagne Henriot is pleased to announce the appointment of Jackson Family Wines as its exclusive new importer in the United States. Effective July 2024, this collaboration marks a significant milestone in bringing Champagne Henriot to a broader distribution.
Jackson Family Wines is renowned for its dedication to crafting wines of exceptional quality and character. This family-owned and led wine company spans 40 wineries globally, including regions in California, Oregon, Washington, France, Italy, Australia, Chile, South Africa, and the UK. With a strong presence in the US market, Jackson Family Wines excels in distributor management with decades-long trade relationships. Committed to sustainability, the company leads efforts in carbon reduction, renewable energy, and regenerative farming practices. In 2019, Jackson Family Wines co-founded International Wineries for Climate Action (IWCA) to drive meaningful climate change initiatives.
“We are thrilled to partner with Champagne Henriot and bring their exceptional offerings to a wider audience in the US,” said Rick Tigner, CEO of Jackson Family Wines. “We are eager to work together and share our combined expertise to support Henriot’s growth in the market. We look forward to a successful partnership.”
Champagne Henriot’s distribution is mainly international with 2/3 of its business being exported to 80 countries. The United States represent the second largest export market for Champagne Henriot and the first for the Champagne Appellation. This redeployment will allow the brand to benefit from excellent references in the on-premise sector and independent retailers.
“We are looking forward to working with like-minded partners who have a supportive approach to business and sustainable practices,” comments Guillaume Deglise, Champagne Henriot’s CEO. “This is a decisive moment for our House, marking a new chapter in its strategic international progress. We’ve known Jackson Family Wines’ team for some time and are excited to get started!”
About Champagne Henriot
Founded in 1808 by Apolline Henriot, Maison Henriot‘s philosophy is shaped through a strong attachment to Champagne’s vineyards and terroirs, cultivating a unique savoir-faire giving the House its distinctive signature. Originally nestled at the heart of the Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Blancs, the vineyard has now expanded to 29 crus, each holding a significant place in Maison Henriot’s history. Each cuvée reflects the diversity of the House, the essence of its terroirs, and the finesse of its craftsmanship, embodying generosity, distinction, and elegance. For more than two centuries, Maison Henriot has perpetuated these creations which reflect the greatest moments in the history of Champagne while proactively engaging with new environmental challenges.
About Jackson Family Wines
Jess Jackson founded Jackson Family Wines in 1982 with a vision to build a family wine business that would thrive for generations, an ethos that chairman Barbara Banke and three generations of the Jackson family continue to uphold to this day. Each winery makes stylistically unique wines, rooted in world-class estate vineyards and the creativity of our winemakers. Vineyard ownership and sustainable practices remain key to consistent quality and artisan winemaking.
