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 Vertus Premier Cru is a Blanc de Blancs made entirely from Chardonnay grown in Vertus, at the southern end of the Côte des Blancs. Compared with the Grand Cru vineyards further north around Cramant, Avize and Oger, Vertus tends towards a broader, more generous expression of Chardonnay, with ripe orchard fruit and stone fruit alongside the chalk driven freshness of the Côte des Blancs. The wine brings peach, apple, toasted hazelnut and subtle brioche, with a rounded palate, fine acidity and a persistent mineral finish.
Producer Domaine d’Hélène
Origin Vertus, Côte des Blancs, Champagne, France
Grapes 100% Chardonnay
Vintage NV
Alcohol 12.5%
Style Rich, Chalky, Precise
Bottle size 750ml
Winemaking Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, maturation in stainless steel and used oak, extended lees ageing, dosage around 3g/L
Notes Low intervention, Biodynamic
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.
