It is with great sadness that Kobrand shares the news of the passing of Jean Taittinger, Honorary Chairman of Champagne Taittinger, on September 23, 2012.

Jean Taittinger, father of Champagne Taittinger President and CEO Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger, created and founded Champagne Taittinger and the Societe du Louvre with his brother Francois from 1945-1959. In addition, he was prominently involved in politics, holding the position of Mayor of Reims from 1957-1977 as well as Secretary of State for Finance, Minister of Justice and Minister of State from 1971-1974.