the family hails from Switzerland and more precisely, from the region crossed by the river Venoge, hence the name which is often written de Venogiz or de la Venoge. Henri-Marc de Venoge, in 1825, set up in trade in Mareuil-sur-Ay, a business that in 1837 was to become the Champagne House that... carries his name. Later, his soon moved operations to Épernay.
It has no vineyards of its own and buys in all its own grapes, including 30% from the Cote de Sezanne as they believe it brings complexity to young blends. The range covers all possible styles from Blanc de Blancs to Blanc de Noirs. Half of the firms production is exported to the UK and German speaking countries. Their Cordon Bleu is a highly commendable non-vintage and when available the cuvee prestige ‘Des Princes’ is truly excellent.
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