Pompadour Clos Millesimé Champagne 2017

The first champagne of a new century

Pompadour Clos Millesimé Champagne 2017 is not designed to follow tradition, but to redefine it. Created as the first new Champagne house of the 21st century, Maison Pompadour represents more than two decades of quiet ambition and precision. Developed by Pommery and rooted in one singular vineyard, this cuvée expresses a modern vision of Champagne shaped by heritage, patience and absolute control over origin.

At its heart lies the Clos Pompadour, a rare walled vineyard of approximately 25 hectares, hidden directly behind the historic Pommery estate in the very centre of Reims. Protected by high stone walls, this clos benefits from a naturally warmer microclimate, allowing the Chardonnay grapes to reach exceptional maturity while preserving freshness and tension. Beneath the vines, pure chalk soils echo the ancient Gallo-Roman crayères, imprinting a striking mineral resonance into the wine.

Crafted exclusively from 100 percent Chardonnay, the 2017 vintage draws from historic massal selections carefully preserved over generations. Each vine is tended with restraint and precision, ensuring the purest possible expression of place. A portion of the wine is vinified in sandstone vessels, chosen for their porosity and neutrality, allowing the terroir to speak without interference. The result is a champagne that is refined, confident and effortlessly controlled.

The nose opens with a sense of quiet luxury, revealing layers of honey and vanilla intertwined with ripe greengage and mandarin. As the wine evolves in the glass, notes of verbena, orange blossom and bergamot emerge, adding complexity and finesse. On the palate, the attack is precise and mineral, carried by a finely chiselled, silky texture. Freshness and depth unfold in perfect balance, leading to a long, persistent finish marked by citrus zest and subtle saline accents. Serve at around 10–12°C as an aperitif or with refined dishes such as sea bass, scallops or white meat with a creamy sauce.

Pompadour Clos Millesimé Champagne 2017 embodies the philosophy of Maison Pompadour: to create an accessible yet uncompromising expression of a single, exceptional vineyard. Produced in limited quantities and recently awarded an outstanding 98 out of 100 points by James Suckling, this Blanc de Blancs stands among the world’s finest. It is a champagne for men who value origin over excess, craftsmanship over noise, and confidence over display.