Champagne 1er Cru Extra Brut NV (Magnum) | Leclerc Briant

Leclerc Briant Champagne 1er Cru Extra Brut NV is a beautifully crafted blend that represents the biodynamic philosophy of this historic house. This cuvée combines 70% Pinot Noir, 15% Chardonnay, and 15% Pinot Meunier, sourced from premier cru vineyards. It offers an expressive nose with aromas of hazelnuts, menthol, and a slight smokiness. On the palate, the wine is vibrant with racy acidity, delivering a clean, crisp texture that finishes with a hint of sea-salt minerality.

The Champagne is lightly aged, with 30% of the base wine matured in oak barrels, adding subtle depth and complexity. Its minimal dosage (2g/L) enhances the purity of the fruit, making it a sophisticated and refreshing choice. Ideal for those seeking a dynamic and nuanced extra brut Champagne.

This wine is a testament to Leclerc Briant’s commitment to minimal intervention and biodynamic winemaking, producing wines that are both elegant and full of life. Enjoyable now, it also has the potential to develop further over the coming years

About the domaine:

Champagne Leclerc Briant was founded in 1872 in the village of Cumieres and was then moved to Epernay in the mid 20th Century. Around this time, the house was also beginning to practise the organic and biodynamic viticulture that they are well-known for today. They earned their certification for this in the 1980s and not only do they use their biodynamic techniques in the vineyards, but they also use them in the winery where their renovated facilities allow them to focus on their completely uncompromised quality.

Leclerc Briant Champagnes experience the House's key principles such as long ageing in their chalk cellars, very low dosage addition and ageing environment experiments such as underwater!