Founded in 1986. Dhondt Grellet's focus on biodynamic farming has translated into vivid champagnes from great parcels across the Côte des Blancs. The domaine is 6ha of Grand Cru and 1er Cru vines, with an average age of 40 years. A family run business, their son Adrien is now at the helm, together with his sister Alice. Inspired by the great white winemakers of Burgundy, Adrien is taking his family’s wines to another level, focusing on chardonnay and terroir. The quality of Adrien’s cuvées was recognized when he was voted Winemaker of the Year 2017 in the Trophées Champenois.
The bone-dry Blanc de Blancs is the most brisk and mineral-driven Champagne in Adrien's lineup. All farming is organic and biodynamic, with plowing done by Adrien's horse, Thor.
Weather: The 2021 Champagne vintage was one of the most challenging in recent decades, marked by severe spring frosts, persistent rain, and widespread mildew that drastically reduced yields — in some areas to just 10–20% of normal production. The cool, damp growing season led to uneven ripening, but the grapes that survived produced wines noted for their freshness, purity, and high acidity, reflecting a more classical, restrained Champagne style. Overall quality was highly variable across producers and vineyards, making 2021 a small but potentially interesting vintage for those able to harvest healthy fruit.
Technical Information:
Vineyards: 100% Grand Cru | From nine plots in Cuis and Chouilly in the Côte des Blancs.
Grape Varieties: 100% Chardonnay
Base Vintage: 70% from 2021
Reserve Wines: 30% from a perpetual reserve with the oldest wines from 1986
Disgorged: April 2025
Bottling date: May 2022
Lees ageing: 3 Years
Dosage: 2 g/L
Drink: Now to 2032
Tasting Note: Deep golden hued colour. The nose is open and expressive with peachy fruit enriched by candied citrus and patisserie, the rich whole being supported by a fine woody undertone. The wine’s most impressive feature is the superbly creamy mousse, which lingers persistently until a salty saline sensation takes over, cleansing and energizing the palate. - Tasted by Essi Avellan MW
In 1986, Eric Dhondt and Edith Grellet decided to stop selling off their grapes to negociants and started Dhondt-Grellet. Their focus on biodynamic farming has translated into vivid champagnes from great parcels across the Côte des Blancs. The domaine is around 6ha of Grand Cru and 1er Cru vines, with an average age of 40 years. Their son Adrien is now at the helm, together with his sister Alice. Inspired by the great white winemakers of Burgundy, Adrien is taking his family’s wines to another level, focusing on chardonnay and terroir. The quality of Adrien’s cuvées was recognised when he was voted Winemaker of the Year 2017 in the Trophées Champenois.
Cellar Master: Adrien Dhondt-Grellet
Winery Location: Flavigny | Champagne, France
Champagne Region:
Vallée de la Marne