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History
A strong personality
It is in La Neuville-aux-Larris, in the heart of the Marne Valley, that the history of the Maison Lasseaux takes place with Baptiste and Vincent’s grandmother, Claire Simone Geoffroy.
Born in 1922, she is the daughter of Octave Geoffroy, owner of around three quarters of an acre of vineyards in the neighbouring villages of Belval and Cuchery. During visits to her sister, Claire, who prefers to be called by her middle name – Simone – meets a certain Jean-Louis Lasseaux, better known by the name of Jean. Links are forged with the young man whose parents are farmers and naturally, Simone and Jean decided in 1949 to unite their destinies in the village of La Neuville-Aux-Larris.
The Lasseaux family grew with the birth of 4 children, including Philippe in 1956.
Simultaneously with taking up his new role in a metal factory in a local village, Jean initiated the creation of the village’s cooperative called “L’Entraide” which translate as “Mutual Help”. Which, as the name suggests, intends to respond to the need for mutual help that exists in the village, in terms of pressing grapes as well as fermenting facilities and wine production.
From three quarter of an acre in 1955, the vineyard gradually grew to an acre and a half in 1965, before reaching 5.5 acres in 1977. The same year marked an important turning point in the brand’s future: the marketing and sale of the first bottles of “Champagne Jean Lasseaux”.
History
A strong personality
It is in La Neuville-aux-Larris, in the heart of the Marne Valley, that the history of the Maison Lasseaux takes place with Baptiste and Vincent’s grandmother, Claire Simone Geoffroy.
Born in 1922, she is the daughter of Octave Geoffroy, owner of around three quarters of an acre of vineyards in the neighbouring villages of Belval and Cuchery. During visits to her sister, Claire, who prefers to be called by her middle name – Simone – meets a certain Jean-Louis Lasseaux, better known by the name of Jean. Links are forged with the young man whose parents are farmers and naturally, Simone and Jean decided in 1949 to unite their destinies in the village of La Neuville-Aux-Larris.
The Lasseaux family grew with the birth of 4 children, including Philippe in 1956.
Simultaneously with taking up his new role in a metal factory in a local village, Jean initiated the creation of the village’s cooperative called “L’Entraide” which translate as “Mutual Help”. Which, as the name suggests, intends to respond to the need for mutual help that exists in the village, in terms of pressing grapes as well as fermenting facilities and wine production.
From three quarter of an acre in 1955, the vineyard gradually grew to an acre and a half in 1965, before reaching 5.5 acres in 1977. The same year marked an important turning point in the brand’s future: the marketing and sale of the first bottles of “Champagne Jean Lasseaux”.
A strong personality
It is in La Neuville-aux-Larris, in the heart of the Marne Valley, that the history of the Maison Lasseaux takes place with Baptiste and Vincent’s grandmother, Claire Simone Geoffroy.
Born in 1922, she is the daughter of Octave Geoffroy, owner of around three quarters of an acre of vineyards in the neighbouring villages of Belval and Cuchery. During visits to her sister, Claire, who prefers to be called by her middle name – Simone – meets a certain Jean-Louis Lasseaux, better known by the name of Jean. Links are forged with the young man whose parents are farmers and naturally, Simone and Jean decided in 1949 to unite their destinies in the village of La Neuville-Aux-Larris.
The Lasseaux family grew with the birth of 4 children, including Philippe in 1956.
Simultaneously with taking up his new role in a metal factory in a local village, Jean initiated the creation of the village’s cooperative called “L’Entraide” which translate as “Mutual Help”. Which, as the name suggests, intends to respond to the need for mutual help that exists in the village, in terms of pressing grapes as well as fermenting facilities and wine production.
From three quarter of an acre in 1955, the vineyard gradually grew to an acre and a half in 1965, before reaching 5.5 acres in 1977. The same year marked an important turning point in the brand’s future: the marketing and sale of the first bottles of “Champagne Jean Lasseaux”.
Passing the baton and honouring the legacy
Son of Jean-Louis, Philippe is the key in growing the family vineyard. Trained at the Viticulture college of Châtillon-sur-Marne, he first started working with his father as an apprentice and learnt about winegrowing. He then worked in transportation for a short while and met his future wife Annick in 1976. At that point, the young man decided to re-focus on his primary passion, vineyards and winemaking. When Philippe Lasseaux joins his father in the vineyards again, they planted a plot of Pinot Noir first to then, from 1980, focus on Meunier.
Created in 1981, the Champagne “Philippe Lasseaux” brand coexisted with the Champagne “Jean Lasseaux” brand until 1995.
Over the years, Philippe’s vineyards expanded to just over 4.2 acres in 1986. Thanks to word-of-mouth, the distribution network grew with the sale of exclusively Brut and Demi-Sec, with larger volumes sold in Paris. Philippe still plays a role as an administrator at the cooperative created by his father, which did not prevent him from selling some of his grapes to larger Champagne houses. In 1991, Philippe built a “vendageoir” to house the grape pickers during the harvest. As further need for autonomy, both disgorgement and riddling now carried out on site.
Passing the baton and honouring the legacy
Son of Jean-Louis, Philippe is the key in growing the family vineyard. Trained at the Viticulture college of Châtillon-sur-Marne, he first started working with his father as an apprentice and learnt about winegrowing. He then worked in transportation for a short while and met his future wife Annick in 1976. At that point, the young man decided to re-focus on his primary passion, vineyards and winemaking. When Philippe Lasseaux joins his father in the vineyards again, they planted a plot of Pinot Noir first to then, from 1980, focus on Meunier.
Created in 1981, the Champagne “Philippe Lasseaux” brand coexisted with the Champagne “Jean Lasseaux” brand until 1995.
Over the years, Philippe’s vineyards expanded to just over 4.2 acres in 1986. Thanks to word-of-mouth, the distribution network grew with the sale of exclusively Brut and Demi-Sec, with larger volumes sold in Paris. Philippe still plays a role as an administrator at the cooperative created by his father, which did not prevent him from selling some of his grapes to larger Champagne houses. In 1991, Philippe built a “vendageoir” to house the grape pickers during the
Passing the baton and honouring the legacy
Son of Jean-Louis, Philippe is the key in growing the family vineyard. Trained at the Viticulture college of Châtillon-sur-Marne, he first started working with his father as an apprentice and learnt about winegrowing. He then worked in transportation for a short while and met his future wife Annick in 1976. At that point, the young man decided to re-focus on his primary passion, vineyards and winemaking. When Philippe Lasseaux joins his father in the vineyards again, they planted a plot of Pinot Noir first to then, from 1980, focus on Meunier.
Created in 1981, the Champagne “Philippe Lasseaux” brand coexisted with the Champagne “Jean Lasseaux” brand until 1995.
Over the years, Philippe’s vineyards expanded to just over 4.2 acres in 1986. Thanks to word-of-mouth, the distribution network grew with the sale of exclusively Brut and Demi-Sec, with larger volumes sold in Paris. Philippe still plays a role as an administrator at the cooperative created by his father, which did not prevent him from selling some of his grapes to larger Champagne houses. In 1991, Philippe built a “vendageoir” to house the grape pickers during the
It is now time to take over
In 40 years of activity, Philippe has purchased over 6 acres of vineyards. A very significant legacy bequeathed to his two sons, Vincent and Baptiste.
VINCENT, THE COMMUNICATOR
The eldest brother, Vincent, was born on February 14, 1981. After studying in Reims and Edinburgh, this construction enthusiast made planning his profession. Focussed on transport planning and traffic for new developments in cities, Vincent is also responsible for the export development of the brand as well as its presence on social networks.
BAPTISTE, THE MAN IN THE FIELD
Born June 2, 1987, Baptiste has always been more passionate about vines than school. After working for other winemakers for a few years, he joined the family vineyard part-time first, then full-time during 2015. Being extremely conscientious, he manages the work in the vineyard and in the cellars, assisted by a single employee as well as by his father and also his uncle who dresses the bottles.
It is now time to take over
In 40 years of activity, Philippe has purchased over 6 acres of vineyards. A very significant legacy bequeathed to his two sons, Vincent and Baptiste.
VINCENT, THE COMMUNICATOR
The eldest brother, Vincent, was born on February 14, 1981. After studying in Reims and Edinburgh, this construction enthusiast made planning his profession. Focussed on transport planning and traffic for new developments in cities, Vincent is also responsible for the export development of the brand as well as its presence on social networks.
BAPTISTE, THE MAN IN THE FIELD
Born June 2, 1987, Baptiste has always been more passionate about vines than school. After working for other winemakers for a few years, he joined the family vineyard part-time first, then full-time during 2015. Being extremely conscientious, he manages the work in the vineyard and in the cellars, assisted by a single employee as well as by his father and also his uncle who dresses the bottles.
It is now time to take over
In 40 years of activity, Philippe has purchased over 6 acres of vineyards. A very significant legacy bequeathed to his two sons, Vincent and Baptiste.
VINCENT, THE COMMUNICATOR
The eldest brother, Vincent, was born on February 14, 1981. After studying in Reims and Edinburgh, this construction enthusiast made planning his profession. Focussed on transport planning and traffic for new developments in cities, Vincent is also responsible for the export development of the brand as well as its presence on social networks.
BAPTISTE, THE MAN IN THE FIELD
Born June 2, 1987, Baptiste has always been more passionate about vines than school. After working for other winemakers for a few years, he joined the family vineyard part-time first, then full-time during 2015. Being extremely conscientious, he manages the work in the vineyard and in the cellars, assisted by a single employee as well as by his father and also his uncle who dresses the bottles.
CHAMPAGNE LASSEAUX ET FILS
After becoming “Champagne Lasseaux et Fils” in 2010, the transformation of the brand also took place in the packaging, from cork to label. Today, the vineyards extend to over 16 acres including 4 acres in service. Over the years, the vineyard surfaces have grown through rental and above all the purchase of previously rented parcels. Embodied by the Lasseaux brothers, the 3rd generation continues in turn the work started by its predecessors.
With a progressive “can do” attitude that characterised their ancestors, Baptiste and Vincent are the heirs today. Conscious to have the future of the family vineyards in their hands, they know that sometimes, they need to go off-piste to stay in the competition, put their terroir forward and preserve the know-how contributing to the excellence of the French heritage.
CHAMPAGNE LASSEAUX ET FILS
After becoming “Champagne Lasseaux et Fils” in 2010, the transformation of the brand also took place in the packaging, from cork to label. Today, the vineyards extend to over 16 acres including 4 acres in service. Over the years, the vineyard surfaces have grown through rental and above all the purchase of previously rented parcels. Embodied by the Lasseaux brothers, the 3rd generation continues in turn the work started by its predecessors.
With a progressive “can do” attitude that characterised their ancestors, Baptiste and Vincent are the heirs today. Conscious to have the future of the family vineyards in their hands, they know that sometimes, they need to go off-piste to stay in the competition, put their terroir forward and preserve the know-how contributing to the excellence of the French heritage.
CHAMPAGNE LASSEAUX ET FILS
After becoming “Champagne Lasseaux et Fils” in 2010, the transformation of the brand also took place in the packaging, from cork to label. Today, the vineyards extend to over 16 acres including 4 acres in service. Over the years, the vineyard surfaces have grown through rental and above all the purchase of previously rented parcels. Embodied by the Lasseaux brothers, the 3rd generation continues in turn the work started by its predecessors.
With a progressive “can do” attitude that characterised their ancestors, Baptiste and Vincent are the heirs today. Conscious to have the future of the family vineyards in their hands, they know that sometimes, they need to go off-piste to stay in the competition, put their terroir forward and preserve the know-how contributing to the excellence of the French heritage.