The result of an unprecedented partnership between Champagne Taittinger and Hatch Mansfield, the first English sparkling wine with French DNA is coming to Portugal through Sogrape Distribuição.
Domaine Evremond is entering the Portuguese market through Sogrape Distribuição, marking a historic moment in the world of wine: the first time a prestigious Champagne House has invested in sparkling wine production on British soil. This addition to the distributor’s portfolio reinforces its commitment to offering premium, authentic brands of international renown.
Located in Chilham, in the heart of Kent, Domaine Evremond is the result of a shared vision between Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger and Patrick McGrath MW. Together, they identified the terroir of southern England—morphologically identical to that of Champagne—as offering the ideal conditions for producing exceptional wines.
Gonçalo Sousa Machado, CEO of Sogrape Distribuição, states: “The addition of Domaine Evremond to our portfolio reinforces Sogrape Distribuição’s ambition to lead the premium segment with distinctive projects. This launch, developed with Taittinger—our partner since 1992—reflects our ability to anticipate trends and offer the market highly prestigious wines.”
Domaine Evremond Classic Cuvée – First Edition, the result of the expertise of Alexandre Ponnavoy, Taittinger’s Cellar Master, now arrives in Portugal with a blend of 55% Pinot Noir, 35% Chardonnay, and 10% Pinot Meunier. The wine undergoes complete malolactic fermentation and rests on its lees for more than three years before disgorgement, resulting in an innovative offering rooted in authenticity.
In line with a contemporary vision of excellence, the project is strongly committed to sustainability, holding SWGB (Sustainable Wines of Great Britain) certification, and features a state-of-the-art winery built largely underground, protecting the wine and preserving the local landscape.
Domaine Evremond will soon be available at leading restaurants, specialty wine shops, and select retail outlets, with exclusive distribution by Sogrape Distribuição.
About Sogrape
Founded in 1942 by Fernando Van Zeller Guedes, Sogrape was created to showcase the quality of Portuguese wines to the world. From a winery in the Douro region focused on producing Mateus Rosé, this family-owned company has gone global, with a presence in over 120 markets, and today owns more than 1,600 hectares of vineyards spread across Portugal, Spain, Chile, Argentina, and New Zealand. Driven by the purpose of bringing friendship and happiness to everyone with whom it interacts through its exceptional wines, the family spirit and high-performance team culture at Sogrape are key to the path to success it has been building for over 80 years. Under the leadership of Fernando da Cunha Guedes, current President and representative of the third generation of the founding family, Portugal’s leading wine company aims to spread “Sograpiness” around the world and establish itself as a catalyst for positive social change, while respecting the planet’s limits in building a more sustainable and inclusive future.
About Domaine Evremond
Domaine Evremond is an English sparkling wine estate in Chilham, Kent, founded by two longtime friends, Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger and Patrick McGrath MW. The estate is named after Charles de Saint-Évremond, a French poet exiled to the court of Charles II and the first ambassador of Champagne to England. With 125 hectares of land, including 60 hectares of vineyards, and a state-of-the-art winery, Domaine Evremond realizes Pierre-Emmanuel and Patrick’s dream of creating an exceptional English sparkling wine. Champagne Taittinger is the majority shareholder, alongside Hatch Mansfield and smaller private shareholders.