The art of Champagne-making at Philippe Lancelot
Welcome to the sparkling world
of Champagne Philippe Lancelot
If I had to sum up my motto:
Nature is perfectly made; surely there is nothing better than nature... ?
THE STORY
The Domaine Champagne Y. Lancelot Wanner was founded in the 1970s by my parents, who each inherited vineyards around the village: Cramant, Avize, Chouilly, Oiry, Épernay and Ay.
In 2012, we adopted biodynamic practices across all our plots, and we obtained AB Ecocert certification in 2014, Demeter certification in 2015 and Biodyvin certification in 2020.
A unique terroir
My aim is to understand and bring out the essence of each terroir, and to create cuvées that each have their own identity, depending on the vintage. Purity, singularity and originality are my most cherished aspirations, hence the idea of working by parcel and coup de cœur.
That is why each label illustrates, in my own way, how I feel about the Champagne.
The art
of winemaking
I have been working with Hervé Jestin since the 2009 harvest. We strive for optimal grape ripeness, low-sulphur winemaking, and even sulphur-free winemaking since the 2015 vintage. The lightness and verticality achieved through these winemaking methods bring joy, fulfilment and radiance.
The wines are naturally balanced from the moment they enter the cellar, requiring little or no dosage.
