Jeeper
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Chardonnay-led Champagne named after a Jeep, in a bottle of its own design.
About Jeeper
Champagne Jeeper is a négociant-manipulant house based in Faverolles-et-Coëmy, in the Ardre valley southwest of Reims. Founded in 1949 by Armand Goutorbe, it took its name from the Jeep he used to travel between his vineyards after the war. The house was bought in 2009 by Nicolas and Myriam Dubois, and Michel Reybier, owner of Château Cos d'Estournel, joined as an investing partner in 2013. Its style rests on Chardonnay-led blends, strict parcel selection, and part of the wine vinified and aged in oak for controlled oxidation. Its cuvées include Grand Assemblage, Grande Réserve and Grand Rosé, bottled in a house-designed bottle with a fine neck and rounded shoulders.
Who Is This For?
For those who like rich, Chardonnay-driven Champagne with a touch of oak, and a house with a story behind its name.
Wines of Jeeper
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Why is the Champagne called Jeeper?
- Founder Armand Goutorbe launched the brand in 1949 and named it after the Jeep he used to get around his vineyards after the war. The name also set him apart from the many other growers called Goutorbe.
- Is Champagne Jeeper a grower Champagne?
- No. Jeeper is a négociant-manipulant (NM) house, so it buys grapes in addition to using its own vines.
- What grape varieties does Jeeper use?
- It works with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier, and Chardonnay leads the blends. Its Grand Assemblage, for example, is Chardonnay-dominant.
- Where is Champagne Jeeper located?
- The house is in Faverolles-et-Coëmy, in the Ardre valley about 17 km southwest of Reims.
- Who owns Champagne Jeeper?
- Nicolas and Myriam Dubois bought the house in 2009, and Michel Reybier has been an investing partner since 2013.