Domaine d’Hélène is the young Champagne project of Pierre Hugot, whose family has cultivated vines in Cramant since 1891. After gaining experience with some of Burgundy and Champagne’s most respected domaines, including Comte Liger Belair, Chavy Chouet, Jean Marc Roulot and Suenen, Pierre returned to the family vineyards to establish his own vision. Based in the Côte des Blancs, he works with Grand Cru vineyards in Cramant, Avize and Oger, combining organic and biodynamic principles in the vineyard with a precise, low intervention approach in the cellar. His aim is to let the chalk and Chardonnay speak clearly, producing Champagnes marked by energy, finesse and mineral precision.
Les Avats is a single vineyard Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs from Avize, with the parcel situated on the slope just north of the village. Made entirely from Chardonnay, it is a particularly site specific expression of Avize, combining chalk driven freshness with the concentration and complexity of old vines. More than a decade of lees ageing has given the wine considerable tertiary development, with citrus, white peach, toasted almond, hazelnut, brioche and savoury mushroom notes, while the fine acidity and mineral structure retain freshness.
Producer Domaine d’Hélène
Origin Avize, Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France
Grapes 100% Chardonnay
Vintage 2011
Alcohol 12.5%
Style Complex, Chalky, Developed
Bottle size 750ml
Winemaking Hand harvested, natural fermentation with indigenous yeasts, fermentation in stainless steel and wood, over 10 years ageing on lees, disgorged March 2025, Extra Brut
Notes Low intervention, Biodynamic, Old Vines, Grand Cru
UNITED KINGDOM
All UK orders are shipped with DPD. Estimated delivery is 1–3 working days from the time of processing.
Orders placed Mon–Fri before 12pm are processed the same day subject to stock availability. Please note that we hold a wide selection of wines and stock levels can vary by bottle; as a result, an additional day may occasionally be required to restock before dispatch.
On delivery day, you’ll receive a text message from our courier with a 1-hour delivery window.
England, Wales & Scotland (delivery Mon–Sat):
· £7.95 for orders under £80
· FREE for orders over £80
Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands & Islands* (delivery Mon–Fri):
· £8.95 for orders under £120
· FREE for orders over £120
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EUROPE
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· All European orders ship via UPS Express Delivery
· Estimated delivery: 3–8 working days
· Flat fee: £18.99 per order (any size/weight)
· Free shipping is not available for these destinations
⚠️ Note for international customers: We do not charge UK VAT. However, you may need to pay local customs and handling fees (typically ~20%) depending on your country’s regulations.
Spain & France: At the moment, we cannot ship directly due to excessive customs charges. If you’re based there, please contact us via email or webchat and we’ll be happy to explore options with you.
We are unable to ship to Sweden or Finland due to internal regulations.
USA, CANADA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA
We regularly ship to these destinations, but due to fluctuating courier rates, we cannot offer fixed prices.
Please contact us for a personalised shipping quote.
If your country isn’t listed above, get in touch, we’ll be happy to check feasibility and provide a quote if possible.
Packaging
We only use sustainable, recycled and recyclable packaging designed to protect your bottles.
Whenever possible, we reuse sturdy packaging, reducing environmental impact and keeping unnecessary costs down, so the wines remain the focus.
Large deliveries
In some cases, large deliveries will be sent out with a wine courier and delivery time might vary. Please get in touch for more info.
