Champagne Leclerc Briant Brut Réserve NV

Wine Type:
Style of Wine:	Fruity & Smooth
Country of Origin:	France
Wine Region:	Champagne
Appellation:	Champagne
Grape Varietal:	Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay
Bottle Format:	750mL
Case Size:	6 bottles
$550.02 Per Case ($91.67/btl)

Tasting Notes

Leclerc Briant was founded in 1955 when Bertrand Leclerc married Jacqueline Briant. They were an early adopter of organic practices back in the 1960’s, and were one of the first to bottle single-vineyard Champagnes in the 1970’s. In the late 1980’s, Bertrand and Jacqueline’s son, Pascal, began integrating biodynamic principles and part of the production has been Demeter certified since 2003. Today, enologist Hervé Jestin, known for his biodynamics / bioenergetics oversees the wines of the house and its near 30ha of vines, plus another 20ha of organically farmed contract fruit. This wine, making up 75% of production, is taken from a single vintage, and it's actually extra-brut, with 4 g/L dosage. This blend of 40/40/20 pinot noir / pinot meunier / chardonnay was native fermented in stainless and oak (the latter 20%) before going into bottle for 3 years on lees. Weighty and confident, with yellow fruits, red apple, patisserie, and almond, closing out with a grippy and fresh finish. Lovely density and integration here.

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