Philippe Glavier

"A family concern from generation to generation" The business: Philippe Glavier took over the family concern in 1995, perpetuating traditional “Champenoise” work methods both in the vineyard and in the elaboration of his champagne. His wife Véronique later joined him in the business. Philippe Glavier studied at the Lycée Viticole de la Champagne in Avize, obtaining his BTA diploma (Agricultural Technician Certificate) and a BTS (Advanced Technician Certificate) in Vine Growing Oenology.

We are in the category Récoltant-Manipulant (producing wine on our own premises exclusively from grapes we have grown) and are members of the Independent Wine growers of Champagne. We elaborate our champagne from A to Z., and the plantation, the managing of the vineyard, the harvest, the pressing, the wine making… all are our responsibility. Final elaboration is carried out in our own premises in Cramant. It would be a great pleasure to welcome you to our property, to show you our cellars, taste our vintages, and share our passion for Champagne. "A terroir Grand Cru." The vineyard extends over 4.40 hectares with the majority of the plots on the “Cote des Blancs” (Mesnil Sur Oger - Oger-Avize - Cramant), 100 % Chardonnay.

We have the privilege of working a “terroir” and a vine allowing us to produce a We have the privilege of working a “terroir” and a vine allowing us to produce a 100 % Chardonnay Vintage Champagne.

Thanks to their particular estate, they are offered a wide range of aromatic Chardonnay hints. Indeed, it is spread on 47 plots. The Champagne Philippe Glavier benefits thus of varied rich sunexposures and soil so is rich of varied flavours on more than four hectares. Every single small plots will be picked at optimal maturity during the harvesting times.

Being a Mesnil/Oger, Cramant and Avize expert, Philippe has chosen the microvinification in vats that offers him the possibility to make a range in which every single blend is the emblem of one aromatic expression of Chardonnay. Véronique and Philippe blend together to foresee the future champagnes of the house.

This choice of mono-varietal was instinctively lead, by their ownership and their senses. Their interests of flavours, the infinite possibilities that the work of Chardonnay offers, give them the fizz every day to create a passionate range of Blanc de Blancs Champagne Grands Crus.

Harvesting takes approximately 9 days. Our Press: BUCHER 2000kg which is perfectly adapted to the split up of our 47 plots.

We vinify terroir by terroir so as to bring out the typicity of each village in relation to its terroir. The malolactic fermentation is practiced on all the vintages, matured on the lees.

Vat House: There is a mix of enamelled steel and stainless steel vats, equipped with a system of thermoregulation.