03/11/2026
GROWER HIGHLIGHT | DOMAINE LANCELOT-ROYER
Domaine Lancelot-Royer is a small, family estate in Cramant devoted entirely to Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs. For decades, Michel Chauvet has overseen every step himself, and he now works with his son Édouard in a way that harkens back to an earlier era of Champagne. From hand riddling and disgorgement to labeling bottles one by one, they prioritize patience and attention to detail to great effect!
The results are pure, finely etched blanc de blancs that reflect the chalk soils of Cramant with clarity and lift. Fermented and aged with care, then matured in the estate’s hand carved chalk cellars, the wines show bright citrus, quiet depth, and a sense of craftsmanship that is increasingly rare in Champagne.
