Champagne EPC

What Champagne EPC does

Champagne EPC (legally Grinclair SAS) is a French premium Champagne producer founded in 2019 by Edouard Roy, Jérôme Queige, and Camille Gilardi, headquartered in Vindey, Marne, in the Paris–Troyes–Reims triangle. The company builds a portfolio of cuvées (Brut, Blanc de Blancs Brut and Nature, Blanc de Noirs, Blanc Rosé, Premier Cru, Grand Cru, Millésimé, and the Franck Pascal 2011 biodynamic collaboration) sourced exclusively from first-press grapes across named Champagne terroirs (Côteaux du Sézannais, Montagne de Reims, Côte des Blancs, Côte des Bar, Vallée de la Marne). Its underlying production model is collaborative winemaking: partner winemakers retain direction over each cuvée's elaboration, with cellar master Richard Dailly defining the house spirit. Every bottle carries a back-label identity certificate naming the terroir, grape varieties, winemakers, and harvest year, and the range is formulated at 0–6g/L sugar (extra-brut style). A proprietary heat-sensitive label turns blue when the bottle is at optimal drinking temperature (8–12°C).

EPC makes money through three primary revenue streams. First, direct-to-consumer e-commerce via epc-champagne.com sells bottles at unit prices from €42.90 (Brut) to €105.00 (limited-edition EPC x Los Pepes Grand Cru 2015), plus the Cool Bag® accessory at €57.90, with payment via Stripe, bank transfer, SEPA direct debit, or cheque, and 4–6 working-day delivery across Metropolitan France, Corsica, and Monaco (international delivery not yet available). Second, B2B corporate sales deliver laser-engraved personalized bottles, custom-printed gift boxes, and tailor-made events under quote-based, multi-year engagements managed by a dedicated business team. Third, wholesale and retail distribution supplies partners including Galeries Lafayette, France Boissons, Cave du Clot, Cavavin, and Sezane, plus on-trade placements at venues such as The Shack (Paris) and Onassis (Marseille). Pricing across consumer tiers and accessories is unit-based; B2B pricing is quote-based.

The company also operates the Aurose sub-brand, launched in 2023 in Provence as a high-end rosé, replicating the EPC collaborative model outside Champagne. To date, EPC has raised €7.4M across two disclosed rounds (€1.9M in 2019; €5.5M in September 2022 led by Kima Ventures with the Mulliez Family Association) and employs 11–50 staff. Brand visibility is supported by an Epicurean Guide editorial platform, major French press coverage (Le Monde, Le Figaro, Challenges, TF1, M6, Les Echos), event sponsorships (France Galop, Canneseries), and annual limited-edition art collaborations.

Name

Champagne EPC

Legal name

Grinclair SAS

Website

https://epc-champagne.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Champagne EPC is a French premium Champagne producer selling fully traceable, low-sulfite cuvées from named terroirs to individual consumers via D2C e-commerce, to corporate clients through personalized bottles and events, and through retail and HORECA partners across France, with an Aurose Provence rosé sub-brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Premium Champagne Production

NAICS

Wineries (31213), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482), Beer, Wine, and Liquor Retailers (44532)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine Retail (Bottle Shops & Wine Merchants) (CRANABAB), Fine Wine & Luxury Spirits Retail (CRANABAE)

Keywords

• Traceable champagne production
• Collaborative winemaking model
• Low sulfite champagne
• Champagne e-commerce
• Personalized corporate gifting

Headquarters

HQ city

Vindey

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Direct Consumer Bottle Sales: EPC sells Champagne bottles directly to individual consumers via its e-commerce website. Products range from entry-level Brut (€42.90) to premium limited editions (€105.00). Payment methods include credit card (Stripe), bank transfer, SEPA direct debit, and cheque. Delivery is available across Metropolitan France, Corsica, and Monaco within 4–6 working days.
2. Corporate Personalized Champagne: EPC generates revenue from B2B sales of personalized bottles and custom corporate events. Services include laser-engraved bottles with logos or messages, custom-printed gift boxes, and bespoke event services (tastings, accessories, express delivery). Quotes and simulations are requested via the Company contact form.
3. Wholesale and Retail Distribution: EPC supplies Champagne to retail partners and wine merchants including Cave du Clot, Galeries Lafayette, France Boissons, Sezane, and other restaurant/hospitality venues. Partner logos on the company page confirm a B2B2C distribution model generating wholesale revenue.
4. Accessories (Cool Bag): EPC sells branded accessories including the Cool Bag® EPC — a reusable, recyclable eco-friendly cooler bag with a 75cL bottle of Blanc de Blancs Brut inside, priced at €57.90. Packaging and tasting accessories are sourced from France or Europe.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion5 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Champagne EPC produces and sells a portfolio of premium traceable Champagnes from named terroirs across the Champagne region through a collaborative winemaking model with partner vignerons. Core offerings include eight cuvées ranging from Brut (€42.90) to limited-edition Grand Cru cuvées (up to €105.00), each with a back-label identity certificate guaranteeing named terroir, grape varieties, winemakers and harvest year. The company also provides laser-engraved personalized bottles and tailor-made events for corporate clients (B2B), and distributes via retail partners and HORECA venues across France.

Product overview

Champagne EPC is a Champagne wine company offering a portfolio of premium champagnes from various named terroirs across the Champagne region. The core product line consists of eight main cuvées: Brut (blend from Épernay), Blanc de Blancs Brut and Nature (Chardonnay from Côteaux du Sézannais and Montagne de Reims), Blanc de Noirs (Pinot Noir from Côte des Bar), Blanc Rosé (from Vertus Premier Cru), Premier Cru (multi-terroir blend), and Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru (from Avize and Oger). Special offerings include a vintage Blanc de Blancs Millésimé and a Franck Pascal collaboration with biodynamic winemaker Franck Pascal. The company also produces a limited edition annually with artistic collaborations (EPC x Los Pepes). Beyond wines, EPC sells a Cool Bag® accessory and offers corporate services including personalized engraved bottles and tailor-made events for businesses.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Aurose: High-end rosé wine brand launched in Provence, duplicating the EPC collaboration model outside Champagne.

Products and services

• Brut Classic Champagne blend of 50% Meunier, 33% Chardonnay, and 17% Pinot Noir from the Épernay region, offering balance and intense freshness. Priced at €42.90 per 75cl bottle.
• Blanc de Blancs Brut 100% Chardonnay from the Côteaux du Sézannais terroir (1,477 ha across 12 communes), with citrus and white fruit notes. Priced at €52.90 per 75cl bottle.
• Blanc de Noirs 100% Pinot Noir from the Côte des Bar terroir (Champagne's most southerly region), with roundness, power, and elegant freshness with fine bubbles. Priced at €47.90 per 75cl bottle.
• Blanc de Blancs Nature No-sugar-added 100% Chardonnay from Mont de Berru in the Montagne de Reims, with fresh citrus flavors and minerality. Priced at €55.90 per 75cl bottle.
• Blanc Rosé Rosé Champagne from 80% Chardonnay and 20% Pinot Noir from Vertus Premier Cru on the Côte des Blancs, with delicate red fruit notes. Priced at €52.90 per 75cl bottle.
• Premier Cru Blend of 66% Chardonnay and 34% Pinot Noir from five villages (Vertus, Bergères-les-Vertus, Cumières, Bouzy, Ambonnay) across Côte des Blancs, Montagne de Reims, and Vallée de la Marne. Priced at €57.90 per 75cl bottle.
• Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Premium 100% Chardonnay from the finest parcels in Avize and Oger (Grand Cru villages on Côte des Blancs), with extended 60-month ageing and incredible ripeness and balance. Priced at €62.90 per 75cl bottle.
• Blanc de Blancs Millésimé Vintage 100% Chardonnay from Vertus Premier Cru, with a slightly smoky nose, honey and candied fruit notes, and a long saline finish. Priced at €72.90 per 75cl bottle; aged 144 months.
• Franck Pascal 2011 (Collaboration Cuvée) Limited collaboration cuvée with biodynamic winemaker Franck Pascal; 62% Pinot Noir, 27% Chardonnay, 11% Pinot Meunier from Baslieux-sous-Châtillon, with butter, fir, and exotic fruit aromas. Priced at €92.90 per 75cl bottle.
• Edition Limitée EPC x Los Pepes Limited edition of 1,000 bottles created with Los Pepes, featuring a Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Millésimé 2015 from Oger with vibrant artistic label. Priced at €105.00 per 75cl bottle.
• Cool Bag® EPC Eco-friendly reusable and recyclable cooler bag containing a 75cL Blanc de Blancs Brut bottle (Côteaux du Sézannais), designed to keep champagne cool for approximately one hour. Priced at €57.90 per unit.
• Personalized Champagne (B2B Laser Engraving Service) Corporate customization service offering laser-engraved bottles with company logos, personalized messages, or special phrases, plus personalized gift boxes for business gifts and events. Pricing is quote-based via the Company page contact form.
• Tailor-made Events Custom B2B event services including tasting experiences, service accessories, express delivery, and event curation for corporate occasions. Pricing is quote-based; managed by a dedicated business team.

Quantifiable outcome

• Each cuvée contains 0–6g/L of sugar (extra-brut), approximately one-third less than the market average of 8–10g/L
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CanneseriescoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 23 April 2026Champagne EPC was a Season 9 partner of Canneseries (April 23–29, 2026), the international TV series festival in Cannes. EPC served chilled Champagne on Majestic Beach following screenings, providing brand visibility among international entertainment industry professionals and affluent attendees. This was EPC's second consecutive year as a Canneseries partner.
• France GalopcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerChampagne EPC became an official partner of France Galop, France's governing body for horse racing. The partnership covers iconic events including the Prix de Diane Longines at Chantilly and the Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at ParisLongchamp. EPC introduced a carousel experiential bar installation at events, offering immersive tasting experiences. The partnership reflects EPC's ambition to anchor in iconic locations and enhance emotional moments with an epicurean signature.
• The Shack (Paris)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerEPC's Blanc de Noirs is served at The Shack, an unclassifiable 1,500m² urban venue near Opéra in Paris featuring mixologist bars, a gourmet restaurant, coworking space, and event areas. The venue shares EPC's epicurean philosophy and provides on-trade brand exposure to a creative, lifestyle-oriented Parisian audience.
• Franck Pascal (Winemaker)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPC co-created the Franck Pascal 2011 cuvée with winemaker Franck Pascal, a pioneer of biodynamic viticulture in Champagne. Franck Pascal's vineyards in Baslieux-sous-Châtillon (right bank of the Marne valley) are certified organic and cultivated with natural winemaking methods. The cuvée (62% Pinot Noir, 27% Chardonnay, 11% Pinot Meunier) is priced at €92.90 and represents EPC's commitment to organic and biodynamic winemakers.
• Los Pepes StudiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEPC collaborated with Portuguese street artist duo Los Pepes for a third consecutive year to create the Limited Edition EPC x Los Pepes cuvée — 1,000 bottles of Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Vintage 2015 from Oger, priced at €105.00. The label features vibrant, colorful patterns with hidden symbols referencing Los Pepes' world and the EPiCurien spirit. The collaboration was selected by the EPC community through an unprecedented competition in Champagne.
• Richard Dailly (Cellar Master)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRichard Dailly is EPC's cellar master (chef de cave) who works with partner winemakers to define the spirit of the house and ensure coherence across all cuvées. He co-creates each cuvée with winemakers from start to finish, combining traditional Champagne expertise with EPC's innovative collaborative model.
• Cave du ClotminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine merchant partner listed in the EPC company partner community, reselling EPC Champagne to end consumers.
• Galeries LafayetteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor French department store listed as an EPC partner in the company community, distributing EPC Champagne to a broad consumer base.
• France BoissonsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeverage distribution company listed as an EPC partner, supplying EPC products to HORECA and retail accounts.
• Stéphane BaschieraminorOthersFormer President of Moët & Chandon who publicly praised EPC in interviews and on Pauline Laigneau's podcast, stating 'What I found most innovative, and what their small size makes possible, is their proximity to the vineyards and winegrowers' and 'I think they're talented'. His endorsement provides industry credibility from a Champagne veteran.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Champagne Telmont: Independent Champagne house with a comparable premium, sustainability-led brand positioning and a recent LVMH minority stake — making it the closest direct competitor in category disruption narrative and go-to-market sophistication.
• Champagne Deutz: Family-owned premium Champagne house (owned by LVMH since 2023 but retaining independent positioning) that competes with EPC in the high-end cuvée segment and on-trade placements in France.
• Champagne Bruno Paillard: Independent, founder-led Champagne house with a similarly compact portfolio, premium pricing, and emphasis on quality and provenance — a like-for-like competitor for EPC's premium independent positioning.
• Champagne Pol Roger: Family-owned premium Champagne house exporting globally with strong corporate gifting and on-trade presence; competes with EPC for HORECA accounts and luxury gifting programs.
• Champagne Billecart-Salmon: Family-owned premium Champagne house known for its Brut Rosé and prestige cuvées, with deep on-trade and gifting penetration — a direct competitor in the same premium price band.

Broad incumbents

• Champagne Bollinger: Established independent Champagne house with broad portfolio, James Bond association, and global distribution — competes with EPC across on-trade, retail, and corporate gifting at scale.
• Veuve Clicquot: LVMH-owned global Champagne flagship with massive brand awareness, premium gifting programs, and broad HORECA distribution — the dominant incumbent EPC must compete against for shelf and corporate accounts.
• Moët & Chandon: LVMH-owned largest Champagne brand globally, with extensive event sponsorships (similar to EPC's France Galop and Canneseries strategy) and global prestige-gifting reach — the most significant scale competitor.

Emerging players

• Champagne Egly-Ouriet: Grower-producer Champagne known for biodynamic viticulture and minimal-dosage cuvées — overlaps directly with EPC's low-sulfite, biodamic Franck Pascal partnership and terroir-first positioning.

Others

• Wine.com: Largest US online wine retailer with a similar direct-to-consumer e-commerce model; comparable as a digital-first wine retail platform rather than as a Champagne producer, but relevant for DTC benchmark.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors2 records

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M&A

Investments

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