Bernard-Massard is the main producer of sparkling wines in accordance with the “méthode traditionnelle” of Luxembourg
A family business for five generations, our vocation is to create wines of impeccable quality, while respecting traditions and constantly opening up to social, environmental and qualitative progress. Our teams work every day in the vineyards and cellars with a single aim: to offer to our clients a moment of pleasure.
In 100 years of existence,
we have remained faithful to the values and entrepreneurial spirit of our founders. It is with passion and in constant qualitative research that our team of 85 people develops and markets each year beautiful vintages and outstanding Luxembourg wines.
Today,
the company is the leading family producer of still and sparkling wines in Luxembourg with a total production of nearly 3,500,000 bottles.
Bernard-Massard’s notoriety extends far beyond our small borders. As fervent ambassadors of our country abroad, we export our wines to more than 20 countries, with a presence in Belgium since its foundation, and also in many other markets such as Finland, Canada and Great Britain, to name but a few. The many awards received in international competitions all testify to the quality of Bernard-Massard’s products.
History
1921
The company was founded by Jean Bernard-Massard
1931
Bernard-Massard became the official supplier to the Royal Court and still is to this day
1953
Mr Carlo Clasen was appointed President and Chief Executive
1971
Creation of the “Cuvée de l’Ecusson” to celebrate the company’s 50th birthday
1980
Arrival of Mr Hubert Clasen who was appointed Director then Chief Executive
1982
Enlargement of the Domaine Clos des Rochers by the Clasen family – 20 hectares of vineyards in 2018 – Luxembourg
1986
Purchase of the Domaine “Thill-Frères” – Schengen – Luxembourg
1996
First delivery of the Cuvée de L’Ecusson to Finland. Since then, today, it ranks in Finland’s TOP 5 most selling sparkling wines
1998
First delivery to Canada, which, after Belgium, has grown to be Bernard-Massard’s second largest export market
2000
Bernard-Massard becomes a ISO 9001 certified company
2011
Mr Antoine Clasen joined the Haelterman group (Bernard-Massard’s importer in Belgium) prior to joining the family company in Luxembourg
2017
Cuvée de l’Ecusson is elected “best value sparkling wine” by the prestigious wine magazine Decanter
2018
Investments in the modernisation of its production and storage facilities, making Bernard-Massard one of Europe’s most modern wineries.
