Lancelot Pienne : Instant Présent

The freshness and aromatic finesse of a Brut champagne signed Lancelot Pienne

The property

Founded over 120 years ago, the Champagne Lancelot Pienne House has been crafting cuvées from generation to generation that express the richness of the Champagne terroir with authenticity and refinement. Drawing on his experiences within different houses, Jean-Baptiste Lancelot, a passionate winemaker, decided to create his own cuvées at the end of the Second World War. A few years later, from the union of one of his sons with Brigitte Pienne, the Lancelot Pienne house was born. In a constant quest for authenticity and excellence, Lancelot Pienne is a family and independent house recognized for the precision and richness of its champagnes, considered as "author's wines".

The vineyard

Historically located in the heart of Champagne, near Cramant, the Lancelot Pienne house oversees a vineyard of 8.30 hectares spread over the terroirs of the Côte des Blancs and the Vallée de la Marne.

The wine

Instant Présent by Lancelot Pienne comes from Grands crus of the Côte des Blancs as well as hillside vines located south of Epernay. Averaging 40 years old, the vineyard is planted on soils composed of clay and limestone.

Vinification and aging

This cuvée is vinified in small thermo-regulated stainless steel vats. The alcoholic fermentation is carried out at a temperature of 18-20°C. 100% malolactic fermentation. Blend of 90% of the 2016 harvest and 10% of reserve wines aged 15 years. This champagne benefits from a 30-month aging in the chalky cellars of the family house. The disgorging is carried out 6 to 9 months before marketing and the dosage of this Brut champagne is 7 g/liter.

Blend

Chardonnay (100%).

Characteristics and tasting advice for the Instant Présent cuvée by Lancelot Pienne

Tasting

Ample and beautifully round, Instant Présent by Lancelot Pienne seduces with its intense notes of white fruits, ripe fruits, its freshness and finesse.

Food and wine pairing

This champagne is ideal for aperitif.