December 3, 2024—Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte is pleased to announce the appointment of Palm Bay International (PBI) as its exclusive importer in the United States. As of January 1st, 2025, this partnership marks a new chapter for the #1 champagne in France as it looks to broaden distribution and accelerate its brand presence in the US market.
“We are thrilled to partner with Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte and build on their momentum in the US market,” said PBI President and CEO Marc D. Taub. “We’re eager to combine our expertise and support Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte’s growth.”
PBI boasts a portfolio of wines and spirits of exceptional quality led by Cavit, which ranks as the third-largest imported wine brand in the US in volume terms at an estimated 3.76 million cases in 2023, according to Impact Databank. Fellow Italian label Roscato is another key PBI brand, with an annual volume of above 1 million cases, while Drumshanbo Gunpowder Irish Gin was up 5% to 64,000 cases. One of the preeminent family-owned fine wine and spirits suppliers in the US, PBI imports iconic fine wines such as Maison Trimbach, Bertani, Fontanafredda and Col d’Orcia as well as domestic benchmarks of excellence like Taub Family Vineyards and Saracina.
The announcement of this partnership comes on the heels of several important updates for the company, owned by the Taub family, including a new strategic partnership with Republic National Distributing Co. (RNDC), aligning the two across 31+ states. The New York-based importer also launched an updated corporate visual identity in 2024, which reflects its commitment to excellence and world-class partnerships.
“We are pleased with the successes achieved to date, reaching the 1 million bottle threshold in 2022,” notes Christophe Juarez, Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte CEO. “This future collaboration opens a new chapter for the growth of Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte in the USA. The country is one of the leading international markets for our brand and the first for the Champagne sector. It reflects the strong ambition of Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte to grow on the international stage. And solidifies its major position in the 50 states of America.”
About Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte
Founded in 1976 in the heart of the prestigious Côte des Blancs in Champagne, Nicolas Feuillatte is the youngest of the major Champagne Houses, and the biggest growers’ Champagne brand. It embodies the commitment and passion of its 5,000 wine growers spread across the entire Appellation.
Nicolas Feuillatte has quickly reached the first rank of Champagne brands in France and is currently third worldwide. Nicolas Feuillatte’s manifesto: Champagne is a wine made in a unique terroir. It does not just need to be reserved for exceptional circumstances.
The range reflects the richness and diversity of the Champagne’s soil, with a grape supply of more than 2,700 ha, among them 13 of the 17 Grands Crus, and 33 of the 42 Premiers Crus. It shows the savoir-faire and style of its Chief Winemaker Guillaume Roffiaen, with finesse, elegance and fruit at its core. Learn more at nicolas-feuillatte.com.
About Palm Bay International
Palm Bay International is a dynamic family-owned company that represents a portfolio of fine wines and spirits produced by highly regarded families with long-established roots. The portfolio centers on true terroir-driven expressions that are benchmarks from the most heralded regions of the world, including wineries from 12 countries, which embody not only the terroir, but the passion and integrity of each family intimately involved from the farm to the table. For more, visit: palmbay.com.
