Cépages is a company with a diverse portfolio that is focused almost exclusively on small growers. Cépages searches for wine growers who farm their vineyards using sustainable, organic or biodynamic practices, are passionate in their zeal to make the best wines they can and are considered to be exemplary producers in their appellation.
We choose wines that express their origins, the talent and commitment of the growers and winemakers, and the inherent quality of the vintage. All wines should be balanced, immediately enjoyable to drink and each glass should call for another one.
Through our close partnership with Elan Group, Cépages offers you an exquisite selection of wines from France, Spain, and Italy. Our commitment to excellence drives us to continuously enhance our selection.
Team
Every wine we stock is tasted, retasted, debated.... this is a company where everyone who works here actually loves wine, drinks wine with food, and knows at least a little bit about what we're selling. We want to share these wines with others. We strive to give our customers a full understanding of who the people are that we represent. It is our hope that providing as much information as we can in a professional manner will show our belief and passion in the wines we offer.
We strive to run the company in a way that values our customers and shows it by providing excellent service with a knowledgeable and professional staff. Our sales team and office team is a group of seasoned veterans of the wine business.
We don’t use any agent, we know all growers personally and visit them every year.
We import their wines, market them and distribute them to restaurants, hotels, wholesalers throughout Japan.
Yves RINGLER
Yves, a biochemistry engineer, has been sharing his life between his estate in Southern Rhone and his interests in wine in Japan. Thanks to his contacts among friends-vignerons, he was able to assemble a superb portfolio of high quality domaines for Cépages.
Until 2019, he also owned a wine bar called ‘Le Terroir’ in Mejiro - Tokyo where he could share his passion about wine with his customers through monthly wine seminars.
Yves’ primary focus is to look for up - and - coming or well established, exceptional, family-owned producers of hand - crafted wines from all over France.
Partner
Founded in 2000, Elan Group specializes in the import and distribution of fine wines and spirits.
Initially established in Russia and Kazakhstan, the company continued its development in China, Hong Kong and South Korea.
Today, through its subsidiaries, Elan Group distributes just over 2.5 million bottles, mainly to the hotel and restaurant trade, and boasts a fine portfolio of top-of-the-range fine wines and spirits.
Elan's website, www.elan-sas.fr, gives details of the portfolios, country by country, and a brief description of the organisation.
Having left Russia after the outbreak of war in Ukraine, Elan now wishes to concentrate on Asia Pacific and continue its development there, which is why Cépages joined the group at the end of 2023.
We are delighted to be part of this fine family where we can bring them solid expertise in the Japanese market, with a high-quality team and portfolio.
We are convinced that this new association will enable Elan to develop its business on the Japanese market and and for Cépages, it will be a partner that matches our ambitions.
