The 2020 Loriot-Pagel Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru, that identity is a 100% Chardonnay Champagne drawn from Grand Cru sites in the Côte des Blancs, including Cramant, Avize, and Oger, with a family history rooted in Festigny and spanning six generations. The estate itself reflects the classic grower-producer model that makes Champagne so compelling for enthusiasts and collectors: small parcels, careful vineyard work, and a house style built from the character of place rather than scale.

Loriot-Pagel’s story is one of evolution without losing its roots. The family established itself in Festigny in the late 19th century, and by the 1980s Joseph Loriot and Odile Pagel had modernized the estate while preserving a deep understanding of both the Vallée de la Marne and Côte des Blancs terroirs. While the domaine is known broadly for Meunier-driven wines, its Blanc de Blancs bottling showcases the finesse, lift, and saline intensity that Chardonnay can achieve in the chalkiest corners of Champagne, with extended aging that adds depth and texture.

Why You'll Love It

• It delivers the classic Blanc de Blancs profile: citrus, white flowers, green apple, and a clean mineral line that feels brisk but never 

• The Grand Cru Côte des Blancs fruit gives it serious detail and length, with the kind of chalk-driven clarity that makes Champagne feel 

• Vintage aging adds complexity and polish, bringing in layers of toast, almond, and creamy texture alongside the bright fruit.

How To Serve It

• Serve it well chilled, ideally around 48–52 °F, so the aromatics stay crisp and the mousse remains precise.

• Use a white wine glass or a generous tulip rather than a narrow flute to let the floral and citrus notes open up.

• Pair it with oysters, sashimi, roast chicken, or triple-cream cheese; its acidity and mineral frame are built for refined, salty, and lightly rich dishes.