The domain R. Gerbaux has recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. Inspired by our
family imprint, our reputation has been build by years of hard work of winegrowers
who have has left their marks on the history of our champagne house.
The characters who have marked our history
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It all started with Solange, great-granddaughter of winegrowers, who maries Raymond Gerbaux. At the beginning, they grew grapes intended for sale to the large houses of champagne. Very early on, Raymond threw himself into the production of his own white wine which he marketed himself. Subsequently, he decided to try his first experiments of bottle fermentation and became one of the precursors of champagne making in our area.
After the Second World War, with his son, Roger, they dug a cellar designate especially for aging the Champagne.
Today, it is Régis who passes on his passion of the viticulture and the oenology to his daughter and his son-in-law, Juliette and Pieter, the fourth generation.
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The 4th Generation
Pieter joined Régis from the harvest 2016. Originally from the Netherlands, he studied finance and then worked as a risk analyst. At that time, he was far away from imagining himself becoming a champagne winegrower. The following year, Pieter obtained his Professional Certificate of Agricultural Operations Manager at the prestigious wine school in Avize. Today, he fully manages the entire operation, from working the vines to selling champagne.
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It is now Juliette's turn to join the estate. She learns the trade alongside her husband, Pieter and under the watchful eye of her father Régis who is now retired, but still very present to provide them with his expertise and valuable advice. For the Maison R. Gerbaux, wine growing is a passion passed down from generation to generation. As a strong and united couple, Juliette and Pieter come to perpetuate a long experience of tradition and know-how adapted to modern methods.
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