The company was founded in 1872 in Cumières by Lucien Leclerc, the son of a family of vine growers from Aÿ. In 1955, the business moved to Epernay and not long after, Bertrand Leclerc, the 4th generation of the family, and his wife Jacqueline Briant established the company as a champagne trading house. In the 1950s, Bertrand and Jacqueline first introduced organic production into the vineyards. They were very attuned to nature in all aspects of life and this focus on the earth heavily influenced the family and would continue to be a part of the house for decades to come. Bertrand’s son Pascal inherited the house in 1990 and continued his father’s legacy, boldly adopting biodynamic production. Following Pascal’s sudden death, an American couple acquired Leclerc Briant in 2012. Lovers of the French art de vivre, Mark and Denise fell in love with Leclerc Briant, its history and its philosophy. The bold and inventive spirit of the Leclerc family lives on today, continuing the tradition of producing Biodynamic wines, not so much as an aim in and of itself, but rather, as a means of creating the highest possible quality Champagnes.

Back in 18th century, when the famous Avenue de Champagne was stilled called the « Faubourg de la Folie » - “The Crazy Quarter” – a wine merchant had his family home built there. Today that same house has been lovingly and tastefully restored in keeping with the style of La Maison Leclerc Briant. Each room, on each floor, has its own unique personality; the décor is warm and refined and every detail has been given the most meticulous attention. Several original features and articles of furniture belonging to the previous owners have been kept and elegantly offset the more contemporary pieces. The house boasts 450m2 of accommodation including 3 reception rooms and 5 bedrooms, plus a large room dedicated entirely to the art of gastronomy, not forgetting the Leclerc Briant boutique. The aim is to recreate a little of the history of the house and of the first owner’s fascination for discovering more about the world. 25bis by Leclerc Briant is proud to be a member of the « Esprit de France »: a group of hotels and other residences in France that brings together a few privileged property owners who are committed to the values of heritage, art and culture.

Office de Tourisme d'Epernay : 450 m - 5min à pied / Gare d'Epernay : 750m - 9min à pied / Restaurant La Grillade Gourmande : 600m - 7min à pied / Restaurant Les Berceaux 700m - 8min à pied / Restaurant La Briqueterie : 7,8km - 8min en voiture.