Philippe Glavier

PHILIPPE AND VERONIQUE GLAVIER

The Chardonnay sent from Angels!

As you drive south through the famous chalky slopes of the Côte de Blancs, you weave in and out of esteemed vineyards and plots from the Grand Cru villages. Mainly covered by the Grande Marquees, there is a sprinkle of excitement if you search hard enough for grower producers who are showcasing these well-known villages in stunning and new ways. Some are new projects, but some have been doing amazing things under the radar for years.

We enter Cramant and visit the home of Véronique and Philippe Glavier. This husband and wife duo have been creating the most delightful range of Grand Cru Chardonnay wines for over two decades. It all started in their parents’ garage, where Philippe would hire a press from the local union and spend his nights pressing his plots when the other winemakers were tucked in bed. It was this desire and passion to create a pure and unique expression of the Côte de Blancs that has given them the reputation of being among the most exciting winemakers in Cramant.

The range is angelic in name, profile, and brand. Véronique, a spiritual lady, tells us the story of when Philippe created the labels for his first bottle, and it’s fair to say she didn’t approve. La Grace d’Alphael, the house staple, is named after Véronique’s guardian angel, and the bottles now feature a hand-drawn angel by Véronique herself. The wines are a delight in every way, offering the opportunity to explore different expressions of the famous Chardonnay villages. Pure, mineral, lengthy, and that chalky, grippy, creamy Chardonnay we know and love.