Get a €40 discount on purchases of €600 or more, and a €100 discount on purchases of €1,200 or more of champagne on participating items (excluding shipping costs)
Pépites en Champagne
Logo of the Philippe Lancelot Champagne house

Philippe Lancelot Champagne

Philippe Lancelot is a winemaker from the Côte des Blancs who embodies a radical vision of champagne: allowing each plot to express itself, without artificial additives or added sulphur. Since taking over the family estate in 2007, he has meticulously managed a 4-hectare vineyard spread across the region’s finest terroirs — Cramant, Avize, Chouilly and the Hauts d’Épernay. Working alongside consultant Hervé Jestin since 2009, he began the transition to biodynamic farming in 2012 before completely phasing out added sulphur from the 2015 vintage onwards. The result: champagnes of striking purity, dosed as Extra Brut or Brut Nature, which bear the mineral character of belemnite chalk. With triple certification — AB Ecocert (2014), Demeter (2015) and Biodyvin (2020) — Philippe Lancelot has established himself as a leading figure in French biodynamic champagne.

Buy Philippe Lancelot champagnes online

Philippe Lancelot Champagne — Cramant terroir

The Philippe Lancelot cuvées — Exceptional vineyards from Cramant to Avize

Philippe Lancelot’s range is a living map of the Côte des Blancs. Le Fond du Bâteau (Chouilly) reveals the fruity roundness and chalky freshness of this Premier Cru — a perfect match for oysters or pan-fried scallops. The Cramant cuvée expresses all the mineral tension of the eponymous Grand Cru, sublime with a truffle risotto or a mature Comté. Les Hauts d’Épernay opens with complex aromas, ideal as an aperitif or with roast poultry. Fine Fleur and Avize Les Chantereines complete a panorama of single-vineyard cuvées where sulphur-free Chardonnay achieves a rare level of expression.

These champagnes are best enjoyed at between 8 and 10 °C, in a tulip glass rather than a flute, to reveal their aromatic complexity. Their balance of acidity and body gives them an ageing potential of 5 to 10 years depending on the vintage — the 100 Pour Sang cuvée (2012) eloquently illustrating their capacity for development.

Discover the full selection of Philippe Lancelot champagnes at Pépites en Champagne — artisan winemakers, expert advice and careful delivery throughout France and Europe.

Philippe Lancelot — The transition to biodynamic wine-making and the terroirs of the Côte des Blancs

The estate traces its roots back to the 1970s, when it was founded by Philippe’s parents, Y. Lancelot and Wanner. Carrying on this family tradition, Philippe Lancelot took over the reins in 2007 and chose to radically rethink the approach to vineyard management. Across his 4 hectares of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in the Côte des Blancs, he has developed a plot-by-plot approach in which each cru reveals its own character, from the floral freshness of Chouilly to the chalky tension of Cramant.

Supported since 2009 by consultant Hervé Jestin, a pioneer of biodynamics in Champagne, Philippe Lancelot radically transformed his cellar practices. The Demeter certification obtained in 2015 — one of the most demanding in the wine world — validates an approach that prioritises the purity of the fruit and the uniqueness of the terroirs above all else. With no or minimal dosage and no added sulphur, every bottle is a statement of conviction.

Domaine Philippe Lancelot — The art of winemaking

Your questions about Philippe Lancelot champagnes

What is the difference between biodynamic champagne, organic champagne and so-called ‘natural’ champagne?
Organic farming certification (AB) prohibits the use of chemical inputs in the vineyard. Biodynamic farming goes a step further: inspired by Rudolf Steiner, it aims to revitalise the soil using natural preparations and the lunar calendar. Philippe Lancelot is certified by Demeter and Biodyvin, the two global benchmarks for biodynamic viticulture. The term ‘natural champagne’, however, has no legally protected definition.
What food and wine pairings go well with Philippe Lancelot champagne?
The Extra Brut and Brut Nature cuvées, with no added sulphur, pair perfectly: Le Fond du Bâteau (Chouilly) with oysters or sole meunière; Cramant with truffle risotto or a mature Comté; Avize Les Chantereines with roasted langoustines. To round off the meal, Fine Fleur pairs well with a hard cheese or a white fruit tart.
How should Philippe Lancelot champagne be served and stored?
Serve at between 8 and 10 °C, in a tulip glass or Riedel Champagne glass — wider than a flute — to allow the minerality to unfold. Store in the cellar at between 10 and 12 °C, away from light and vibrations. Biodynamic, sulphur-free vintages have an ageing potential of 5 to 10 years, provided they are stored at no more than 15 °C.
Where can I buy Philippe Lancelot champagne online?
Discover the full Philippe Lancelot range at Pépites en Champagne — an artisan selection, expert advice and express delivery throughout France and Europe.
Why is the Cramant Grand Cru terroir so special for Chardonnay?
Cramant is classified as 100 per cent Grand Cru on the Champagne classification scale. Its belemnite chalk subsoil — compact white chalk from the Cretaceous period — lends the Chardonnay a unique mineral tension, fresh acidity and exceptional length on the palate. Philippe Lancelot cultivates his plots here using biodynamic methods, further enhancing the expression of the limestone beyond what is achieved by estates practising conventional agriculture.
Which Philippe Lancelot vintage should you choose for a particular occasion?
For a festive aperitif, Les Hauts d’Épernay offers freshness and versatility. For a gourmet dinner, Cramant or Avize Les Chantereines stand out for their depth. For a prestigious gift or to build up your wine collection, Fine Fleur (2016) or 100 Pour Sang (2012) are exceptional vintages. Our Pépites advisers will guide you according to your dining plans and budget.

About

Champagne Philippe Lancelot — the essentials

Founded in
années 1970
Founder
Y. Lancelot et Wanner (parents de Philippe)
House / owner
Philippe Lancelot
Location
Côte des Blancs (Chouilly, Avize, Cramant, Épernay)
Vineyard
4 ha
Grape varieties
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Cellar master
Philippe Lancelot (vigneron depuis 2007 ; consultant Hervé Jestin depuis 2009)
Distinctions
Ecocert Organic Farming (AB) (2014), Demeter (2015), Biodyvin (2020)
Cuvées
Le Fond du Bâteau, Chouilly Plumecoq, Cramant, Hauts d'Épernay, Les Pommiers, 100 Pour Sang

Philippe Lancelot Champagne prices

At Pépites en Champagne, Philippe Lancelot champagnes in stock range from €60.00 to €104.00 including VAT. Here is the price of each cuvée.

CuvéePrice incl. VAT
Philippe Lancelot Les Hauts d'Epernay 2018€60.00
Philippe Lancelot Fine - Fleur 2016€87.00
Philippe Lancelot Les Pommiers 2019€104.00
Philippe Lancelot Le Fond du Bateau 2018Sold out
Philippe Lancelot 100 Pour Sang 2012 Grand CruSold out

Further reading

A Champagne grower checking an unlabelled bottle against a candle flame in his chalk cellar, bottles on riddling racks behind him
The best winemaker-produced champagnes of 2026: 26 producers to watch, ranging from €22 to €190
A ‘vintner’s champagne’ is a champagne where the person who pruned the vines has also signed the bottle. There are several thousand of these in Champagne; around thirty have found their way into our cellar, and not by chance. Here is our 2026 selection, region by region, with the cuvée to start with and its price for each one.
A winegrower walking between rows of grass-covered vines cultivated using biodynamic methods, with a plough horse behind him and a bottle of Leclerc Briant Réserve resting on a stake in the foreground
The best organic champagnes: 30 certified organic and biodynamic cuvées, ranging from €28 to €235
Champagne has long been one of the most heavily treated wine-growing regions in France. A handful of winegrowers took the opposite approach as early as the 1960s, and today they produce some of the appellation’s most vibrant champagnes. What ‘organic’ and ‘biodynamic’ mean, how they affect the wine in the glass, and our thirty certified cuvées, listed by price.

Our champagnes

All champagnes
Blanc de Blancs
Blanc de Noirs
Rosé
Vintage

Our selections

Organic Champagne
Growers and Producers
Gift Champagne
Our Gems

Information

The blog
Terms and Conditions
Legal Notice
Privacy Policy

Contact

Gems of Champagne
6 rue Henri Warnier - 51500 TAISSY
Tel: 06 72 17 49 65
contact@pepites-en-champagne.fr
Facebook · Instagram · LinkedIn
French Republic
The sale of alcoholic drinks to minors under the age of 18 is prohibited.
Proof that the purchaser is of legal age is required at the time of online purchase.
PUBLIC HEALTH CODE. SECTIONS L.3342-1 AND L.3353-3
ALCOHOL ABUSE IS HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH; PLEASE DRINK IN MODERATION

Breathalysers are available for sale on this website. Alcohol is a factor in 1 in 3 fatal accidents.
To find out if you’re fit to drive, check your blood alcohol level.​
© Pépites en Champagne — id design