Maisons Marques et Domaines (MMD) has become the UK distributor for Champagne Deutz, starting on 1 July. 

Established in 1838, Champagne Deutz is a founding member of the Syndicat des Grandes Marques and belongs to a select circle of historic Champagne houses promoting the region. 

Representing just less than 1% of total Champagne production, MMD said the estate is large enough to expand internationally but small enough to remain distinctive. 

Championing the terroir, the house has 12 estate-owned ha in the Aÿ commune, within a vineyard spanning 42.5 ha.

Outside of this, the house limits its sourcing to a 20km radius around Aÿ, working with long-standing winegrowing partners, many of whom have supplied Deutz for generations. 

On joining MMD, Marc Hoellinger, president and CEO of Maison Deutz, said: “Our ambition is to reveal the greatest Champagne terroirs through the creation of wines that are pleasurable, finely crafted and elegant. Our vision finds a natural resonance with MMD UK. 

“I wanted to personally thank our historical importer – Gonzalez Byass UK – which has been taking care of the Maison since 2013 and has devoted a lot of passion, energy and competence to establish the house on the UK market.“ 

Richard Billett, MD UK at Maisons Marques et Domaines, added: “We are delighted to be welcoming Champagne Deutz to MMD UK this year. As a Champagne house with great heritage and one which is well-known and well-respected for the quality of its wines, it is a natural fit for the portfolio.  

“As part of the Roederer Collection it is also a logical fit from a distribution perspective, strengthening both our Champagne proposition and also that of the wider business.”