The winery
Lancelot Pienne
Family-run Champagne house based in Cramant (Côte des Blancs), known for its blanc de blancs and blends that express the terroir of Grand Cru Chardonnay.
- Côte des Blancs (Champagne) · Francia
- 3 products
The story
The family's origins date back to the early 20th century, when Jean-Baptiste Lancelot began cultivating vines in Cramant after working at local maisons. In 1967 the vineyards of the Lancelot and Pienne families were united. The estate is now managed by Gilles Lancelot, who took over the company in the 2000s. The house has grown while maintaining a strong sense of terroir and an artisanal approach to producing its cuvées.
Production philosophy
Vineyard and winemaking are focused on respect for the terroir: careful soil management, primarily organic treatments and low‑impact practices. In the winery, controlled vinification in stainless steel is preferred to preserve the expression of the individual vineyards, with measured aging before release to the market.
Terroir and vineyards
The estate and the heart of our work are in Cramant in the Côte des Blancs. The vineyards are spread across numerous plots that also extend to the southern slopes of Épernay and the Marne Valley, allowing blends between different expressions of the Champagne terroir.
Awards and recognition
The production is described as HVE certified in technical data sheets and commercial profiles; no other official awards corroborated by multiple sources were found.
Characteristics
- Grape varieties
- Chardonnay
- Pinot Meunier
- Pinot Noir
- Hectares
- 8.3
What makes it distinctive
- Based in Cramant, a Grand Cru of the Côte des Blancs.
- Family-run: the estate's history has united the Lancelot and Pienne families since 1967.
- Gilles Lancelot, winemaker, manages the estate.
- Portfolio focused on 100% Chardonnay Blanc de Blancs and blends of Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir.
- Declared low-impact viticulture and HVE certification details in the technical sheets.