Delbeck

The Delbeck Champagne house was established in 1832 by Félix-Désiré Delbeck in Reims.[1][2]

History

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Delbeck was a Flemish banker who invested in vineyards, and the husband of baronne Balsamie Ponsardin who was a niece of the Veuve Clicquot. Delbeck champagne found favour with the court of Louis-Philippe of France, and was in 1838 named the official Champagne of the French monarchy. Subsequently Delbeck is the exclusive Champagne allowed to bear the royal emblem & the motto "Fournisseurs de l'Ancienne Cour de France".[citation needed] The reputation of Delbeck grew during the years 1870 to 1912, and in 1884 it was the 3rd largest Champagne imported to the United States and Canada.[citation needed]

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References

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  1. ^ Juhlin, R.; Cointreau, É. (2016). A Scent of Champagne: 8,000 Champagnes Tasted and Rated. Skyhorse. p. 2-PA71. ISBN 978-1-5107-0068-0. Retrieved 2 November 2024. ... 1832 and quickly gained a magnificent reputation after the founder Félix-Désiré Delbeck married the Veuve Clicquot widow, Ponsardin's niece. For years, Delbeck was a court champagne for French royalty. In the early 1960s, the company ...
  2. ^ Wine & Spirits. Winestate Publications. 2009. p. 55. Retrieved 2 November 2024. This house was founded in 1832 by Félix-Désiré Delbeck , a Flemish banker who married Balsamie Ponsardin, niece of the Veuve Clicquot. Delbeck proceeded to amass an estate that now includes 630 acres. The current releases...