Is Michel Loriot the same as Champagne Apollonis?

Yes. Michel Loriot's estate in Festigny now trades as Champagne Apollonis; the producer remains Michel Loriot.

What is Michel Loriot known for?

He is known for Meunier, the main grape of his Festigny vineyards in the Vallée de la Marne.

Is Michel Loriot a grower Champagne?

Yes. He is a récoltant-manipulant, making Champagne from the estate's own grapes.

Why is music associated with Apollonis?

Michel Loriot plays music in the vineyards to help vines resist disease, and bottles age to the sound of classical composers.

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Michel Loriot

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Meunier specialist in Festigny, now Champagne Apollonis, who plays music to his vines.

About Michel Loriot

Michel Loriot is a récoltant-manipulant (grower-producer) based in Festigny in the Vallée de la Marne. The family estate, now branded Champagne Apollonis, is best known for Meunier: the vineyard is planted mostly to Meunier with some Chardonnay and a little Pinot Noir. Michel Loriot, nicknamed the music-loving grower, plays music to the vines and ages bottles to the sound of classical composers, and the estate holds HVE level 3 environmental certification.

Official website: champagneapollonis.com ↗

Who Is This For?

For Champagne lovers curious about Meunier-led grower Champagne and creative, music-inspired winemaking.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Michel Loriot the same as Champagne Apollonis?: Yes. Michel Loriot's estate in Festigny now trades as Champagne Apollonis; the producer remains Michel Loriot.
What is Michel Loriot known for?: He is known for Meunier, the main grape of his Festigny vineyards in the Vallée de la Marne.
Is Michel Loriot a grower Champagne?: Yes. He is a récoltant-manipulant, making Champagne from the estate's own grapes.
Why is music associated with Apollonis?: Michel Loriot plays music in the vineyards to help vines resist disease, and bottles age to the sound of classical composers.