INSTANT PRÉSENT

The NV Brut Blanc de Blancs Instant Présent is a pure Chardonnay from the Côte des Blancs and the Marne Valley. Three-quarters of the blend is from a 2019 base, and the last quarter is from a perpetual reserve. After 36 months on lees, the nose opens with a salty breeze, promising chalk and ocean. Briskness and that same ozone-scented, salty, oceanic freshness fill the mouth and mind on the first sip. Creamy mousse underlines the delicacy, freshness and linearity of this gorgeous Blanc de Blancs and lasts long. This Blanc de Blancs is elegant, light-footed and serene. Disgorged: March, 2023. - Anne Krebiehl MW Drinking range: 2024 - 2030 Rating: 92 Antonio Galloni, www.vinous.com (May 2024)

The NV Brut Instant Present is a pure Chardonnay harvested in the Côte des Blancs and the Marne Valley, 70% of the blend are from 2018, the rest is made up by a perpetual reserve. Freshly crushed white currant blends with reductive smoke, lemon and polenta on the nose. Bright freshness and a lovely pithy lemon streak are highlighted by frothy but gentle mousse, the finish is smooth and fresh, despite the warm summer. Dosage is 6gr/L. Disgorged: May, 2022. Drinking range: 2023 - 2030 Rating: 90 Anne Krebiehl MW, Vinous.com (Nov 2023)

(100% chardonnay, 80% from 2018 harvest, disgorged September 2021, 6 g/L, 12%). A cool and airy nose features notes of green apple, acacia, brioche, yeast and citrus confit. There is again a moderate mousse supporting the moderately complex medium weight flavors that offer better depth on the nicely dry, crisp and sneaky long finish. This is lovely as it’s just so inviting and while it’s already attractive, another year or two of keeping should prove beneficial. Drinking range: 2024 - Rating: 91 Allen Meadows, www.Burghound.com (Oct 2023)

Instant Présent comes from Lancelot Pienne's vineyards outside the grands crus of the Côte des Blancs, notably Grauves, Monthelon, Mancy and Bisseuil. Based on the 2019 harvest with 25% of wine from the perpetual reserve, it is pale in colour, with a green tinge. The nose is youthful, with plenty of crunchy green fruit (pear, green apple) and birch leaves. There is also a light floral elegance to the nose. Crisp and zingy on the softly bubbling palate. This is a pristinely crafted, fresh, youthful and fruit-forward wine. Disgorged 10/22; dosage 4g/l Drinking range: 2023 - 2028 Rating: 90 Essi Avellan MW, Club Oenologique (Apr 2023)

100% Chardonnay from the Coteaux sud d'Epernay, Bisseuil and the Côte des Blancs, in 2018 with its own perpetual reserve added. This is a good example of how 2018 can wear its high degree of ripeness lightly. Fragrant with quince, pear and bright herbals, this has a measured body of roast apple and almond butter but remains subtle and lively. Balanced, pure and fine. Tom Hewson Rating: 91 Tim Atkin MW, www.timatkin.com (Dec 2022)

Blend of 2017 base wine (90% Chardonnay) with 10% long-term reserves (solely Chardonnays of the last 15 years). Bottled in July 2018. Dosage 7 g/l. Mouth-filling fizz and lots of transparent fruit. Not tight but very easy to like already. Fresh and fruity. Great Vintage Rating: 16 Jancis Robinson OBE MW - www.JancisRobinson.com (Nov 2022)

(100% chardonnay, 80% 2017 harvest, disgorged January 2021, dosage 7 g/L). A cooler and slightly more elegant if not quite so layered aromas flash notes of just sliced green apple, grapefruit and an abundance of yeast and brioche nuances. There is a more refined palate impression thanks to the fine-bead mousse supporting the medium weight flavors that deliver fine length on the delicious finale that also displays a hint of bitter lemon. The Accord and the Instant are qualitatively similar but offer two different expressions: the former is more complex while the latter is finer, particularly on the palate. A choice. Drinking range: 2022 - Rating: 91 Allen Meadows, www.Burghound.com (Apr 2022)

“By choosing to create this cuvée with 90% chardonnay from south Epernay uplands (Monthelon, Mancy) my idea was to insist on the fresh fruit this terroir can produce.” Gilles Lancelot explains. 10% of wine from our long-term reserves (Côte des Blancs chardonnay) bring forth the House style of this devilishly enticing blanc de blancs. Soil: chalk and clay/chalk Vineyard age: 40 years on average Winemaking is carried out in temperature controlled stainless steel vats, at a temperature of 18/20° for increased precision in extracting aromas. Controlled alcoholic fermentation and malolactic fermentation 100% Blend of 2017 base wine (90%) with 10% long term reserves (solely Chardonnays of the last 15 years) Bottled in July 2018 This cuvée has been lying on lathes in our cellars for 30 months White fruit, ripe fruit, freshness and finesse are the features of this ample, round and almost “crisp” champagne, dosed at 7g/l for a perfect balance. Here is a splendid aperitif champagne, acknowledged for its lightness and delicacy and meant to make the most of the present moment (hence its name), Horace’s time honored carpe diem. Winemaker's notes (Jan 2022)