Lancelot Pienne Champagne House
Lancelot Pienne is a family grower based in Cramant, with Grand Cru Chardonnay holdings in Cramant, Avize, and Chouilly. The estate identity is built around family grower rooted in Cramant, Grand Cru Chardonnay from Cramant, Avize, and Chouilly, and La Table Ronde gives the estate a clear signature cuvée. The house style is textured, mineral Chardonnay Champagne with chalk tension, breadth, and ripe Côte des Blancs fruit. The range is anchored by La Table Ronde Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Grand Cru, with Accord Majeur and Instant Présent / La Dame du Lac adding clear stylistic contrast. Together, these elements define Lancelot Pienne through vineyard base, grape emphasis, winemaking profile, and cuvée structure.
What Makes Lancelot Pienne Unique
Family grower rooted in Cramant
Grand Cru Chardonnay from Cramant, Avize, and Chouilly
La Table Ronde gives the estate a clear signature cuvée
Signature Style
Textured, mineral Chardonnay Champagne with chalk tension, breadth, and ripe Côte des Blancs fruit.
Range Highlights
- La Table Ronde Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Grand Cru — signature Grand Cru Chardonnay cuvée from Cramant, Avize, and Chouilly.
- Accord Majeur — broader range expression for visitors comparing beyond the pure Grand Cru line.
- Instant Présent / La Dame du Lac — secondary cuvées that add range personality and tasting contrast.
Visitor Praise Highlights
- Strong for visitors who want Côte des Blancs Chardonnay in a grower setting.
- La Table Ronde gives the tasting a clear anchor.
- More intimate and terroir-led than the larger cooperative houses nearby.
Similar Vineyards
- P. Lancelot Royer — nearby Cramant Grand Cru Chardonnay comparator
- Bonnaire — Cramant family grower with rounder, creamier Chardonnay profile
Nearby Restaurants
Les Avisés — Avize — premium Côte des Blancs route fit
Brasserie de Saint-Martin — Chouilly — practical local lunch option
Best for
Visitors seeking Grand Cru Chardonnay with grower texture and a strong Cramant identity.
Less ideal for
Travellers wanting a large visitor centre or broad mixed-grape Champagne range.
Why choose this over nearby houses
Choose Lancelot Pienne for Table Ronde, grower-scale Chardonnay, and a more textural reading of Cramant.
Route fit
Excellent smaller-grower counterpoint after Nicolas Feuillatte.