Pascal Lejeune Champagne 1er Cru Cuvee Litote Extra Brut 2 Cepages

Pascal Lejeune Champagne 1er Cru Cuvée Litote Extra Brut is a grower champagne that showcases the purity and precision of Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier from premier cru vineyards in France’s Champagne region. Crafted with a minimalist approach, this non-vintage cuvée is all about clarity, tension and terroir expression, rather than sweetness or heavy dosage. It’s a refined, gastronomic Champagne that appeals to those who appreciate detail, finesse and a drier, more sculpted style.

Tasting Notes
In the glass, Cuvée Litote shows a bright, pale straw color with fine, persistent bubbles forming an elegant mousse. On the nose, it opens with citrus zest and crisp green apple, layered with white flowers, pear skin and hints of freshly baked brioche and chalky minerality. The palate is precise and vibrant, reflecting its Extra Brut character with a taut, mouthwatering acidity and very low sweetness. Chardonnay brings linear structure, citrus, and a saline edge, while Pinot Meunier adds texture, subtle stone fruit, and a gentle roundness at the core. Expect flavors of lemon, lime, crunchy orchard fruits, and a touch of almond and pastry, finishing long, dry and clean with a lingering mineral lift. This non-vintage Champagne is ready to drink now for its energy and freshness, but can comfortably age a few more years in the cellar, gaining a bit of complexity and creaminess.

Production
Sourced from 1er Cru sites in the Champagne region, this cuvée reflects classic chalk and limestone-rich soils that give Champagne its hallmark tension and minerality. The fruit—Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier—is harvested by hand to ensure careful selection of healthy, perfectly ripe grapes. In the cellar, the base wines are vinified separately to respect the character of each variety and parcel, then blended to achieve balance and complexity. The wine undergoes secondary fermentation in bottle, followed by extended aging on the lees to build texture and nuance before disgorgement. Finished as an Extra Brut, with very low dosage, it allows the natural profile of the fruit and terroir to shine through with clarity.

Food & Serving
This Champagne is particularly well-suited to food thanks to its dry, structured style and vibrant acidity. Pair it with oysters, scallops, sashimi, and other delicate seafood, or serve alongside sushi, ceviche, and lightly grilled fish. It also works beautifully with soft cheeses, gougères, tempura vegetables, or refined canapés. Serve well-chilled at around 8–10°C (46–50°F). A brief 10–15 minutes in the glass or in a decanter designed for sparkling wines can help the aromas open up, but extended decanting is not necessary—just pour gently and enjoy its evolution in the glass.

Producer
Pascal Lejeune is a grower-producer in Champagne, part of the movement of family domaines that farm and bottle their own fruit rather than selling it off to larger houses. Rooted in the region’s tradition, the estate focuses on expressing the nuances of its premier cru vineyards through careful viticulture and thoughtful, small-scale winemaking. By emphasizing handwork in the vines and precision in the cellar, Pascal Lejeune has gained a following among Champagne lovers who seek authenticity, terroir-driven character and a more artisanal alternative to big-brand cuvées. Cuvée Litote exemplifies the house style: clear, elegant and refreshingly dry, with a strong sense of place.

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