Dhondt Grellet Champagne House
Dhondt Grellet
Great Champagne Begins in the Vineyard
Where Tradition Meets Individuality
Founded in 1986 through the union of the Dhondt and Grellet families, Domaine Dhondt-Grellet is a small, family-owned Champagne estate based in Flavigny, just outside Avize in the Côte des Blancs. What began as a modest two-hectare vineyard has grown to approximately six hectares, with parcels spanning some of Champagne's most celebrated terroirs. Today, the domaine is led by Adrien Dhondt, one of the region's most exciting young winemakers, whose distinctive approach has earned the estate a reputation for producing expressive, terroir-driven champagnes.
Adrien's philosophy centres on living soils, meticulous vineyard management and a deep respect for nature. Practising organic and biodynamic-inspired farming without formal certification, he avoids synthetic treatments, cultivates his soils and uses homemade compost to encourage biodiversity and vine health. Extensive manual vineyard work and carefully controlled yields allow him to harvest concentrated, beautifully ripened fruit that reflects the individual character of each parcel.
In the cellar, Adrien draws inspiration from the great winemakers of Burgundy and Champagne, embracing spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, oak barrels and minimal intervention. His wines spend extended periods on their lees, developing remarkable texture, complexity and depth without sacrificing freshness. A perpetual reserve dating back to 1986 adds another dimension to the domaine's winemaking heritage. The result is a collection of intensely characterful champagnes, celebrated for their precision, minerality and unmistakable sense of place.