How champagne export works with us
One point of contact from first brief to delivered pallet. Here is how we source, price, pack and ship, and what to expect at each step.
Grower and house cuvées, chosen for a reason
As a négociant we buy across two worlds. Independent growers give access to small, terroir-driven cuvées made in limited quantity. Established houses give the consistency and recognition a retail shelf or wine list leans on. Most orders draw on both.
Selection is not a fixed catalogue. When you send a brief we work back from your market, price points and the style you want to pour or sell, then propose cuvées that fit and that we can supply reliably on repeat.
Quantities and what they mean
| Order size | Approx. bottles | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| 120 – 600 bottles | Part pallet to 1 pallet (≈600 bottles) | Our entry point. Mix cuvées across growers and houses on a single pallet. |
| 600 – 3,000 bottles (1–5 pallets) | 1 – 5 pallets | Consolidated freight and better per-bottle pricing as volume grows. |
| 3,000+ bottles | 5+ pallets and container loads | Full and multi-pallet loads, planned against your ordering calendar. |
EXW, FOB or DAP
We quote on the terms that suit how you import. The table below sets out who does what under each, with the specifics confirmed on your quote.
| Term | Name | What is included | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| EXW | Ex Works | Bottles packed and ready for collection at the cellar in Champagne. You arrange pickup, export formalities and all transport. | Buyers with their own forwarder or consolidation point in France. |
| FOB | Free On Board | We deliver export-cleared goods loaded on board the vessel at the French port. Ocean freight, insurance and the import side are yours. | Ocean shipments where you control freight and import clearance. |
| DAP | Delivered At Place | We organise transport all the way to your named address. Import clearance, duties and taxes remain with you on arrival. | Buyers who want door delivery without running the logistics. |
Packaging and palletization
Bottles ship in their original cases, stacked and secured on standard pallets built for international freight. Cases are combined so a mixed order travels as a stable, fully documented load, ready to hand to your forwarder or ours depending on the incoterm.
What to expect, and when
| Stage | Timing | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Quote | Within 24 hours | Availability, pricing and incoterms sent back by the next business day. |
| Order preparation | 5–10 business days | From confirmed order and payment to a pallet ready to leave the region. |
| Transit | 1 day – 8 weeks | Depends on destination and incoterm. Per-market estimates on each export page. |
Payment terms
Payment is by bank transfer in euros, SEPA within Europe or international wire elsewhere. First orders are confirmed with a 50% deposit and the balance settled before dispatch; established accounts can move to net 30. Terms are confirmed in writing on your quote before anything is prepared.
Documents we provide
- Commercial invoice
- Packing list
- Certificate of origin where the destination requires one
- Excise and movement paperwork appropriate to the market
- Transport and, on DAP terms, customs clearance documents
Before you send a brief
Do you supply grower champagne, house champagne, or both?
What is the smallest order you accept?
Can I combine different cuvées on one pallet?
Which incoterms do you offer?
Who handles the export paperwork?
How do I get pricing?
Request a quote in 24 hours
Tell us your market, volumes and target cuvées. We reply with availability, pricing and incoterms, no obligation.