About Jean Despret
Jean Despret is a family-run champagne grower in Les Riceys, the Côte des Bar village in the Aube. The estate presents itself as a récoltant-manipulant with three generations of growers in Les Riceys, and holds all three appellations of the Champagne vineyard: Champagne, Rosé des Riceys and Coteaux Champenois. The range covers Brut, Extra Brut, Demi-Sec, Rosé, Grande Réserve and Prestige champagnes, plus a still Rosé des Riceys. The operating company, SCEA Champagne Jean Despret, was registered in 1992.
Who Is This For?
For those who want a small, family-grown Côte des Bar champagne, or want to try the rare still Rosé des Riceys
Wines of Jean Despret
No cuvées registered yet.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Champagne Jean Despret located?
- In Les Riceys, in the Aube department. Les Riceys is part of the Côte des Bar, southern Champagne.
- Which appellations does Jean Despret hold?
- According to its official website, the estate holds all three appellations of the Champagne vineyard: Champagne, Rosé des Riceys and Coteaux Champenois.
- What kinds of wine does Jean Despret make?
- Champagnes in Brut, Extra Brut, Demi-Sec, Rosé, Grande Réserve and Prestige styles, plus a still Rosé des Riceys.
- Is Jean Despret a large champagne house?
- No. It is a family estate that describes itself as a récoltant-manipulant, and its operating company, SCEA Champagne Jean Despret, is registered with one to two employees.