Delbeck

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The Delbeck Champagne house was established in 1832 by Félix-Désiré Delbeck in Reims. A Flemish banker who invested heavily in vineyards, Delbeck was also the husband of Balsamie Ponsardin, niece of the renowned Veuve Clicquot. Delbeck champagne quickly became a favorite of the King and his Court, and in 1838 it was named the official Champagne of the French monarchy. As a result, Delbeck is the only Champagne allowed to carry the royal emblem & the motto "Fournisseurs de lÕAncienne Cour de France." The Champagne became very well-known circa 1870-1912, and was the 3rd largest Champagne imported by the United States and Canada in 1884.