Champagne J. Telmont

History of the Domaine J. de Telmont

Heirs of a family of Champagne growers, the Lhopital family has been at the head of the House of J. Telmont , one of the last family owned Champagne houses and independent since 1912. During its history, every member of the family Lhopital creates, innovates, and marks the evolution of the house footprint.
So Lhopital Henry , the founder of the House, began marketing its champagnes it develops itself. It is one of the first to make the attempt and goes from being a grower than manipulating. André Lhopital, second generation, will meanwhile seek to expand the vineyard and purchase plots in the best vintages of the region. Lhopital Serge , son of André and little son Henry, develops sales and production of Champagne. He decided to build a new production plant in Damery to meet the changing house.
Lhopital Bertrand is the current director of the House. With his sister Pascale and his brother Philippe Parinet , the fourth generation Lhopital work every day for the House of J. Telmont retains its place among the top 20 Champagne Houses.