Leclerc Briant Premier Cru Extra Brut

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Leclerc Briant was an early adopter of organic practices beginning in the 1960’s and pioneered the concept of single-vineyard Champagne starting in the 1970’s. Fifth generation vigneron, Pascal Leclerc began to follow biodynamic principles in 1988, with part of the production Demeter certified since 2003.

Today, enologist Hervé Jestin continues the legacy of this visionary house. Ten hectares are divided between the Premier Cru villages of Cumières, Hautvillers, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Bisseuil in the Vallée de la Marne, Villers-Allerand and Rilly la Montagne in Montagne de Reims and the Grand Cru village of Le Mesnil Sur Oger in the Côte des Blancs. Leclerc Briant also holds long-term contracts with another 8 hectares of biodynamically farmed vineyards.

The Premier Cru is produced from 70% Pinot Noir; 15% Pinot Meunier and 15% Chardonnay from the Grand Cru village of Verzenay and the Premier Cru villages of Villers-Allerand and Bisseuil. The wine was aged for 12 months in a combination of oak barrels (15%) and stainless steel tanks.

“This is a silken, finely knit Champagne, weaving stoniness into the scents of pear, lime and nutmeg. The flavors are juicy and clean, with a savor that shows off the healthy fruit. Pour it with poached salmon at brunch.”
— Wine & Spirits, Dec 2021

"The gorgeous Leclerc Briant ‘Premier Cru Extra Brut’ Champagne is an elegant blend of 70% Pinot Noir with equal parts Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay, with the base vintage being 2015. Disgorged in May 2021, this reveals roasted hazelnut with lemon zest dusted brioche aromatics that all dance in unison. The palate is polished with a silky mousse, displaying refined bubbles with ripe citrus fruits, marzipan and hints of guava. The dense sense of mouthfeel adds to the enjoyment as this is best enjoyed over the next ten years.”
— Owen Bargreen, Feb 2022

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Vineyard name

Verzenay (Pinot Noir), Villers-Allerand (Pinot Meunier) and Bisseuil (Chardonnay)

Soil composition

Calcareous and Clay

Varietal composition:

70% Pinot Noir, 15% Pinot Meunier, 15% Chardonnay

Type of aging container:

Barrels (15%) and Stainless steel tanks

Length of aging before bottling:

12 months

Length of bottle aging:

3 years

Total SO2

pH level:

3.05

Acidity:

4.31 g/L

Alcohol:

12.48 %

Dry extract:

18.8 g/L

Total SO2

Residual sugar:

3.15 g/L

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