Houses
Vranken-Pommery
One of Champagne's major houses, producing sparkling wines across the appellation.
- Location
- France
- Ownership
- Independent
- Known for
- Champagne production · Major Champagne house · European sparkling wine
Style
Vranken-Pommery operates as a significant producer within the Champagne appellation, commanding a notable position in the region's commercial landscape. The house maintains a substantial portfolio within the sparkling wine sector.
History
Vranken-Pommery has established itself as a major force in Champagne production. In 2026, the house engaged in exclusive negotiations with Germany's Henkell Group regarding a potential acquisition. These formal talks concluded without an agreement being reached, leaving Vranken-Pommery's ownership structure unchanged. The termination of exclusive discussions does not preclude future strategic developments, but signals both parties are pursuing separate paths for the time being.
Recent
2026
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Pommery was founded in 1858 by Alexandre Louis Pommery and Narcisse Greno as a wool trading business.
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Pommery was founded as Pommery & Greno in 1858 by Alexandre Louis Pommery and Narcisse Greno.
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Under Louise Pommery 's guidance, the firm became one of the region's largest Champagne brands.
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Under Louise Pommery 's guidance, the firm transitioned to Champagne production and became one of the region's largest brands.
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Pommery was the first house to commercialize brut Champagne in 1874.
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Founded as Pommery & Greno in 1858 by Alexandre Louis Pommery and Narcisse Greno, initially as a wool trading business.
- Note
Under Louise Pommery 's leadership, the firm transitioned to Champagne production and became one of the region's largest brands.
- Note
Pommery was the first house to commercialize a brut Champagne in 1874.
- Business
Vranken - Pommery concluded exclusive negotiations with Henkell Group without reaching an acquisition agreement as of August 2026.
Read article Google News — champagne (FR) 6 August 2026
2025
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Vranken - Pommery announced on 2 October 2025 the divestiture of Heidsieck & Co Monopole brand to reduce group debt.
Read article Google News — maisons de champagne (FR) 2 October 2025