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.
The Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Vieilles Vignes is Domaine d’Hélène’s flagship cuvée, bringing together old vine Chardonnay from three Grand Cru villages of the Côte des Blancs: Cramant, Avize and Oger. The 2023 base expresses the tension and chalk driven character of these sites, with the different villages contributing depth, texture and aromatic complexity. Grapes undergo spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, with the wine vinified and matured between stainless steel and used oak before being blended with a proportion of reserve wine and undergoing secondary fermentation in bottle. The wine spends more than 24 months on its lees before disgorgement and receives a precise 1.5g/L dosage. Citrus, lime, white flowers and green apple sit alongside fresh almond, chalk and delicate brioche, while the palate is taut and finely textured, driven by saline freshness and a long, crystalline finish.
Origin Cramant, Avize & Oger, Côte des Blancs, France
Grapes Chardonnay
Vintage Base 2023
Alcohol 12.5%
Style Precise, mineral, Grand Cru Champagne
Bottle size 75cl
Winemaking Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, vinified and aged in stainless steel and used oak, reserve wine included, secondary fermentation in bottle, more than 24 months lees ageing, dosage 1.5g/L
Notes Organic, Biodynamic, Low intervention, Sustainable Viticulture
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
*Applies to postcodes: AB31–AB38, AB40–AB56, IV1–IV63, HS, KW1–KW17, PA20–PA38, PA41–PA49, PA60–PA78, PH4–PH44, PH49–PH50, BT, ZE, IM (Isle of Man), Channel Islands.
EUROPE
We currently ship to: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia.
· 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.