ProducerChampagne
Abelé 1757
アベレ1757
Reims' historic house since 1757, aged in chalk cellars under Butte Saint-Nicaise.
About Abelé 1757
Founded in 1757 by Reims wine merchant Théodore Vander Veken, Abelé 1757 is one of the oldest Champagne houses in Reims, credited as a pioneer of frozen disgorgement. The house takes its name from Henri Abelé, who moved it to Reims in 1880. Its wines age in about 2 km of chalk cellars dug 25 meters deep beneath the Butte Saint-Nicaise, part of the UNESCO-listed Champagne heritage. The prestige cuvées, Le Sourire de Reims, are named after the smiling angel statue of Reims Cathedral.
Who Is This For?
For Champagne lovers who value heritage, long cellar aging and a house story that goes back to the 18th century.
Wines of Abelé 1757
No cuvées registered yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Abelé 1757 founded?
- The house was registered in 1757 under its founder Théodore Vander Veken, a Reims wine merchant, making it one of the oldest Champagne houses in Reims.
- Where is Abelé 1757 located?
- In Reims, Champagne. Its wines age in about 2 km of chalk cellars 25 meters deep under the Butte Saint-Nicaise.
- What is Le Sourire de Reims?
- It is the house's prestige cuvée line, named after the smiling angel statue of Reims Cathedral, and aged for at least ten years in the cellar.
- Does Abelé 1757 pair with Japanese food?
- Yes. Its fine, aged Champagnes suit sashimi, tempura and other delicate Japanese dishes.