Meet the Maker: A Masterclass with Champagne Henriot

A house with serious history, Henriot was founded in 1808 by the

young widow, Apolline Henriot who took her vineyards in the heart

of the fabled Montagne de Reims and used them as the foundation of

a champagne house and dynasty. These Pinot dominated vineyards

would be added to with a further three Chardonnay filled plots in

the celebrated Cote de Blancs. More recently, the house has been a

leader in innovation and adaptation trying to find ways to preserve

Apolline's vision to celebrate and share the beauty of every

vineyard.

The house currently

farms 30 hectares of its own vines and works with growers across

another 65. This close relationship to the soil and the vine is

unusual in a larger house, and means that Henriot has much greater

control and can make significant adjustments to drive towards even

greater quality and to preserve the essence of champagne in a

changing world.

We are delighted to be joined by Corentin Bazetoux, Vineyard and

Winemaking Manager, for an evening exploring Henriot, its vineyards

and its wines.