How it works

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.

Sourcing

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.

Minimum order quantity

Quantities and what they mean

Order sizeApprox. bottlesWhat it means
120 – 600 bottles[PLACEHOLDER: verify — bottles per pallet]Our entry point. Mix cuvées across growers and houses on a single pallet.
600 – 3,000 bottles (1–5 pallets)[PLACEHOLDER: verify — bottle range]Consolidated freight and better per-bottle pricing as volume grows.
3,000+ bottles[PLACEHOLDER: verify — bottle range]Full and multi-pallet loads, planned against your ordering calendar.
Incoterms

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.

TermNameWhat is includedBest for
EXWEx Works[PLACEHOLDER: verify — what EXW covers][PLACEHOLDER: verify — best-for note]
FOBFree On Board[PLACEHOLDER: verify — what FOB covers][PLACEHOLDER: verify — best-for note]
DAPDelivered At Place[PLACEHOLDER: verify — what DAP covers][PLACEHOLDER: verify — best-for note]
Packaging

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.

Lead times

What to expect, and when

StageTimingNotes
QuoteWithin 24 hoursAvailability, pricing and incoterms sent back by the next business day.
Order preparation[PLACEHOLDER: verify — preparation lead time]From confirmed order and payment to a pallet ready to leave the region.
Transit[PLACEHOLDER: verify — transit range]Depends on destination and incoterm. Per-market estimates on each export page.
Payment

Payment terms

[PLACEHOLDER: verify — accepted payment methods, deposit and settlement terms, currencies]. Terms are confirmed in writing on your quote before anything is prepared.

Documentation

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
Common questions

Before you send a brief

Do you supply grower champagne, house champagne, or both?
Both. We work across independent growers and established houses, so a single order can combine names your customers know with cuvées they cannot find at retail.
What is the smallest order you accept?
Our entry point is a single mixed pallet. Exact bottle counts are set out in the quantities table above once figures are confirmed.
Can I combine different cuvées on one pallet?
Yes. Mixing cuvées across producers on one pallet is the point of buying through a négociant, and it is how most first orders are built.
Which incoterms do you offer?
EXW, FOB and DAP. The right choice depends on whether you prefer to control freight and clearance yourself or have us deliver to your door.
Who handles the export paperwork?
We prepare the commercial invoice, packing list and the certificates each destination requires, so your customs clearance has what it needs.
How do I get pricing?
Send a quote request with your market and target volumes. We reply within 24 hours with availability, pricing and incoterms, with no obligation to proceed.
Start sourcing

Request a quote in 24 hours

Tell us your market, volumes and target cuvées. We reply with availability, pricing and incoterms, no obligation.