Champagne house with 30 hectares, classified holdings, and an aromatic clarity led production philosophy.
The producer
Champagne Thiénot grew from Alain Thiénot's nearly 20 years as a broker selecting grapes across Champagne. The house holds 30 hectares, including grand cru holdings at Aÿ and in the Côte des Blancs, plus premier cru holdings at Dizy and Cumières. Aromatic clarity defines its production philosophy. The range includes Brut, Blanc de Blancs, Brut Rosé and Vintage 2015.
Known for
Aromatic clarity in Champagne
Notable facts
Alain Thiénot worked nearly 20 years as a Champagne grape broker before founding the house.
Champagne Thiénot holds 30 hectares of vineyards.
Alain Thiénot's father directed Champagne Irroy, while his grandfather manufactured champagne bottles as a glassmaker.
Aromatic clarity defines Alain Thiénot's production philosophy.
The story
From Broker To House
Before founding Champagne Thiénot, Alain Thiénot spent nearly 20 years as a broker selecting grapes across Champagne's slopes. He then established his own production site and equipped it from inception with temperature controlled stainless steel tanks. At the time, that equipment represented an innovative vision. The new cellar decision followed years spent choosing fruit across the region, and aromatic clarity became the defining characteristic of his production philosophy.
From the atlas
Champagne Thiénot
A Champagne house with grand cru and premier cru holdings, founded by a broker who equipped the cellar with temperature controlled stainless steel tanks.
At A Glance
Field
Detail
Region
Champagne
Classification
Grand cru and premier cru holdings
Founder
Alain Thiénot
Cuvée
Thiénot Brut (Origine)
The Producer
Alain Thiénot spent nearly 20 years as a broker selecting grapes across Champagne's slopes before founding the house. His father directed Champagne Irroy, and his grandfather was a glassmaker who manufactured champagne bottles. Champagne Thiénot holds 30 hectares of vineyards, and those holdings provide more than half of the house's grape requirements.
Place
Thiénot's holdings include grand crus at Aÿ and in the Côte des Blancs, plus premier crus at Dizy and Cumières. In Champagne, grand cru and premier cru are vineyard classifications, with grand cru above premier cru. The vineyards therefore cover several classified parts of the region.
Wines
The core range includes Brut, Blanc de Blancs, Brut Rosé and Vintage 2015. Thiénot Brut (Origine) is a non vintage cuvée composed of 50% Chardonnay, 40% Pinot Noir and 10% Meunier. Blanc de Blancs is a Champagne category made from white grapes, while Brut Rosé is a rosé style and Vintage 2015 carries a single harvest year.
Final Word
Aromatic clarity defines Alain Thiénot's production philosophy. Arvitis is a family owned holding company founded by Alain Thiénot and managed by his children Stanislas and Garance.