Louis Pommery England

Louis Pommery England represents a remarkable endorsement of English terroir from one of Champagne's most historic houses. When Vranken-Pommery – owners of the prestigious Pommery Champagne brand – decided to invest in English sparkling wine, they brought generations of expertise to Hampshire's chalk soils.

The Pinglestone Estate vineyard near Northington benefits from the same chalk geology that gives Champagne its character. Indeed, this Hampshire chalk is part of the same geological formation, separated only by the English Channel. When Pommery's experts analysed potential sites across England, they recognised terroir with genuine potential for producing sparkling wines to rival their French holdings.

The vines are planted with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier – the same varieties that produce Pommery Champagne. Viticulture follows the precise methods developed over 150 years of Champagne production, adapted for English conditions. The same attention to detail extends through winemaking, where Pommery's techniques create wines of exceptional finesse.

Louis Pommery England wines carry the credibility of a Champagne house that has nothing to prove. The decision to produce English sparkling wine reflects genuine belief in the quality possible from Hampshire terroir, not simply commercial opportunism. Each bottle benefits from expertise accumulated over generations.

Visitors can tour the estate by appointment, experiencing Champagne-level winemaking on English soil. The combination of French expertise and Hampshire terroir creates wines – and visitor experiences – of particular interest to those who appreciate the best of both traditions.