Champagne Lancelot-Pienne is a respected grower Champagne house based in the Grand Cru village of Cramant, in the heart of the Côte des Blancs, one of Champagne’s most celebrated Chardonnay regions. The family’s winemaking roots extend back several generations, with the estate built on the expertise of the Lancelot and Pienne families. Today, the domaine is led by Gilles Lancelot, an oenologist who continues the family philosophy of producing terroir-focused Champagnes that highlight the purity and elegance of Chardonnay.

Lancelot-Pienne has earned recognition for expressing the distinctive character of Côte des Blancs Chardonnay, particularly the chalk-rich soils surrounding Cramant. The “Instant Présent” (Present Moment) Blanc de Blancs Brut is one of the estate’s signature cuvées, created to showcase the freshness, finesse and mineral character of Chardonnay while remaining approachable and versatile. The wine reflects the house style of combining fruit purity with extended lees ageing rather than relying on heavy dosage or excessive oak influence.

The NV Lancelot-Pienne Instant Présent Blanc de Blancs Brut is made from 100% Chardonnay, sourced from vineyards in the Côte des Blancs as well as neighbouring villages such as Monthelon and Mancy in the Côteaux Sud d’Épernay. The vines average around 40 years of age, contributing concentration and complexity to the wine. After traditional Champagne fermentation, the cuvée is aged on lees for approximately 30 months before disgorgement, allowing the wine to develop greater texture and aromatic depth.

The wine represents a classic Côte des Blancs Blanc de Blancs style: precise, fresh and chalky, with Chardonnay’s natural acidity providing structure and longevity. Aromas of green apple, pear, lemon zest, lime, white flowers and citrus blossom are complemented by notes of brioche, almond, chalk and subtle pastry richness from lees ageing. On the palate, it shows a fine mousse, crisp acidity and a dry mineral finish, balancing freshness with a soft, rounded texture.

" Wine Enthusiast praised the wine as a refined Chardonnay Champagne with a soft yet elegant profile. The review highlights fine apple fruit and citrus flavours, describing a Champagne that is fresh, approachable and ready to drink. " WIne Enthusiast, Current Vintage

" An earlier review of the Instant Présent Blanc de Blancs praised its Grand Cru-influenced minerality, tight texture, white fruit character, tangy citrus freshness and refined structure. The reviewer noted the wine’s balance between Chardonnay purity and chalk-driven freshness. " -- Wine Enthusiast - Previous Release

" The wine was recognised for its freshness, precision and elegant Champagne profile, although no numerical score was assigned. " -- Jancis Robinson