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Champagne Lacourte Godbillon Mi Pentes 1er Cru NV
Montagne de Reims, Champagne, FranceChampagne Lacourte-Godbillon is run by husband-and-wife team Richard Desvignes and Géraldine Lacourte, who took over the Écueil estate from Lacourte’s parents in 2006, and began converting the 8ha to organics and biodynamics. They are the ninth generation of Champagne growers to run the estate, and they are the third generation to bottle and sell under their own label. Situated in the northwestern part of the Montagne de Reims, this pinot noir comes from 40 year old vines across different parcels, mid-slope (Mi Pentes) = best sites. This was based on the 2015 vintage, with 31% reserve wines from 2014, and fermented 20% in 228L barrel from their own forest in Écueil. After 31 months on the lees, this was dosed with 3 g/l, and spent 6 months in the bottle prior to release. Big red fruit, youthful cherry rule powerful in the palate, backed by brioche and nougat, and braced with an amazing riffing acidity to counter the power. Impressively handled and drinking now, and will continue to mature in your cellar.Tasted: 27 September 2019Tasted by: Prices:| France | $47.00 | 750ml | France (Euros) |
Grape: Pinot Noir
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