Champagne Henriot is a prestigious Champagne producer based in Reims, France, with a legacy dating back to 1808. It was founded by Apolline Henriot, a visionary widow who transformed her family’s vineyard holdings into a Champagne house aimed at expressing the beauty of her terroirs through wine.
Founded: 1808 by Apolline Henriot, known originally as Veuve Henriot Aîné.
Location: Reims, Champagne, France — one of the most important cities in the historic Champagne region.
Ownership: The business remained family-oriented for over two centuries. In recent years, it passed through different ownership structures; as of 2023 it is part of Terroirs & Vignerons de Champagne (TEVC) group.
Henriot is recognized for its elegant, refined style and emphasis on quality, often blending wines from Grand Cru and Premier Cru vineyards.
History & Heritage
The Henriot family has roots in the Champagne area going back to the 17th century, originally working in the cloth trade before entering viticulture and winemaking.
Apolline Henriot founded the house in 1808, inspired by feel for the land and backed by the knowledge of her great-uncle, Canon Godinot, an influential viticulture author.
Through the 19th and early 20th centuries, the family expanded vineyards into other key sub-regions, including the Côte des Blancs — especially important for Chardonnay.
Over the years, family members trained as agricultural engineers helped strengthen vineyard practice and the house’s commitment to expressing terroir.
Despite shifting ownership ties in recent decades, Henriot remains closely linked with family heritage and terroir focus.
