Francis Orban
The Orban family dates back to Leopold in 1929. He was a real pioneer and the first to install a press in Levrigny, a small village in the heart of the Marne Valley, in the charming Vallee du Flago. Leopold Orban began producing champagne and his experience was an important source of inspiration for his son Gaetan.
Gaetan devoted himself to developing the commercial side of the business throughout the period known as the "30 Glorieuses"! He spent his time promoting the brand, masterfully managing the commercial business to make sure there were buyers for every 40,000 bottles produced.
At the same time, he also built a cellar and vinification vat with his own hands, as well as the house where Francis and his family live today. He worked at the age of 70, and at 90 he received visitors
In the 1970s, it was the turn of Paul, Francis' father, to take charge of the farm. He devoted himself to taking care of the business, which he then passed on to his son, now in his fourth generation of winegrowers.
As a child, Francis liked to follow his grandfather, and then his father, to the vineyards and cellars of the Domaine. He decided to contribute to the family history by creating Francis Orban Champagne in 2007. The brand grew rapidly, first in France, especially thanks to restaurateurs and vintners who were happy to offer guests cuves made exclusively from Meunier grapes. Francis personally met with each of his professional clients to talk about the style and history of his wines.
Gradually, driven by his love of travel and discovery, as well as his belief in the quality of his product, Francis moved on and left to spend his time selling his wines abroad. Its export success began in northern Europe, where discerning connoisseurs flocked to sample Francis Orban's champagne cuvées that perfectly matched their tastes and gastronomic habits.
Gaetan devoted himself to developing the commercial side of the business throughout the period known as the "30 Glorieuses"! He spent his time promoting the brand, masterfully managing the commercial business to make sure there were buyers for every 40,000 bottles produced.
At the same time, he also built a cellar and vinification vat with his own hands, as well as the house where Francis and his family live today. He worked at the age of 70, and at 90 he received visitors
In the 1970s, it was the turn of Paul, Francis' father, to take charge of the farm. He devoted himself to taking care of the business, which he then passed on to his son, now in his fourth generation of winegrowers.
As a child, Francis liked to follow his grandfather, and then his father, to the vineyards and cellars of the Domaine. He decided to contribute to the family history by creating Francis Orban Champagne in 2007. The brand grew rapidly, first in France, especially thanks to restaurateurs and vintners who were happy to offer guests cuves made exclusively from Meunier grapes. Francis personally met with each of his professional clients to talk about the style and history of his wines.
Gradually, driven by his love of travel and discovery, as well as his belief in the quality of his product, Francis moved on and left to spend his time selling his wines abroad. Its export success began in northern Europe, where discerning connoisseurs flocked to sample Francis Orban's champagne cuvées that perfectly matched their tastes and gastronomic habits.
