Posts Tagged ‘Champagne Henri Abelé’

When you visit most of the important Champagne houses in Reims today the buildings you see were either rebuilt or restored after the First World War. About 90% of the town was destroyed by German bombs. The inhabitants were lucky to have the many Champagne cellars to take shelter in. Underground schools were set up…

Brut Traditionnel NV (40% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Noir, 25% Pinot Meunier) Exceptional ripeness on the palate. Toasty, honey, and cinnamon flavours. This elegant cuvée has a full bodied, generous aftertaste.   Champagne Blanc de Blancs NV (100% Chardonnay) The Chardonnay expresses itself beautifully in this cuvée featuring a wide range of flavours. Straightforward on the palate…

Théodore Vander Veken established his Champagne house in Reims in 1757 and Henri Abelé, not wishing to rush, then merged the company of his ancestors on his mother’s side with that of his father under the single name Abelé – Vander Veker, in 1908. Despite more than 250 years of history, the Henri Abelé name has…