Leclerc Briant Premier Cru Extra Brut NV

Leclerc Briant Premier Cru Extra Brut NV is a vibrant, finely cut Champagne that combines freshness, precision, and generous fruit. Built around Premier Cru fruit and a low dosage style, it captures the house’s elegant, terroir-driven approach in a bottle that feels both immediate and distinctly serious.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, it shows a lively, pale golden hue with a fine, persistent mousse. The nose opens with pear, verbena, lime blossom, fresh herbs, and a subtle menthol lift, giving it a cool, energetic profile that feels especially refined. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, taut, and vinous, with crisp acidity and a focused mid-palate that carries clean orchard fruit, citrus, and herbal notes. The finish is mouthwatering and fresh, with enough structure and balance to drink beautifully now, while also having the clarity and backbone to develop gracefully over the next few years.

Production
This cuvée is based on the 2020 vintage with a small 5% reserve wine component, and it is blended from 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Meunier, and 20% Chardonnay. The grapes come from Premier Cru sites in Champagne, where the cooler climate and chalk-driven soils help preserve freshness and tension in the fruit. Leclerc Briant followed a low-dosage Extra Brut style here, with just 4.5 g/L dosage, and the wine was disgorged in October 2023. The production emphasizes purity and precision, allowing the character of the base vintage and the balance of the blend to remain front and center.

Food & Serving
This Champagne is an excellent match for oysters, shellfish, sushi, grilled white fish, ceviche, or delicate poultry dishes. It also works very well with goat cheese, light tempura, and dishes featuring fresh herbs or citrus. Serve well chilled at around 8-10°C; decanting is not necessary, though a few minutes in the glass will help the aromas open up.

Producer
Champagne Leclerc Briant is one of the region’s most distinctive houses, known for its progressive, terroir-focused philosophy and long-standing commitment to expressing Champagne with purity and energy. Over time, the estate has built a strong reputation for producing wines that combine depth, tension, and a clear sense of identity. Today, it stands out for both its quality and its influence among modern Champagne producers.

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