Since 1808, Champagne Henriot, one of the last independent and family-owned houses in Champagne, has pursued a tradition of excellence – a fragile balance between delicacy, intensity, and purity. For seven generations, the family has selected only the very best vineyards, concentrated on the purity of chardonnay and has upheld the utmost respect for time in order to ensure the cuvee has an opportunity to reach its full expression.

It was in 1808, under Apolline Henriot, that Champagne Henriot was officially founded. She was the niece of the very famous Abbé Godinot, an erudite man who contributed to improvements in viticulture and the making of the Champagne wine. Apolline, an enterprising woman of great character, sold her wines both in France and abroad. The Champagne wines became a huge success with royalty and it was only natural that Champagne Henriot became the favorite firstly at the Dutch court, then in Austria and Hungary with the Hapsburgs.

Since Apolline, several generations of the Henriot family have received training as agricultural engineers. They have all contributed to developing the family’s expertise and strengthening the care it gives to the vines.  Maison Henriot has since converted to organic viticulture. The certification involves using exclusively natural products and requires a greater understanding of the vine, as well as more frequent human presence in the vineyard. This organic certification is aligned with one of Maison Henriot’s aims: promoting diversity of cultures and thus the richness of the terroirs that comprise it.