Champagne, FranceThis negoc house was founded in 1955 when Bertrand Leclerc married Jacqueline Briant. They were an early adopter of organic practices back in the 1960’s, and were one of the first to bottle single-vineyard Champagnes in the 1970’s. In the late 1980’s, Bertrand and Jacqueline’s son, Pascal, began integrating biodynamic principles and part of the production has been Demeter certified since 2003. Today, enologist Hervé Jestin, known for his biodynamics / bioenergetics oversees the wines of the house and its near 30ha of vines, plus another 20ha of organically farmed contract fruit. He prefers less liqueur de tirage, therefore fewer bubbles overall. The Rosé Extra Brut is labeled NV, but this bottle is from a single harvest (2021), and blends 93% chardonnay (from Chouilly and Montgueux), 7% pinot noir (from Les Riceys), native fermented in stainless, with a small amount of the pinot noir fermenting in wood. This bottle rests for three years on lees before being disgorged with 2.5g/L, in September 2025. Pouring a spring salmon hue, this runs brisk along the fruit-driven palate with rhubarb, raspberry, tangerine, and subtle meringue on the core, trailing off with toast and citrus pith. A lovely partner to foodstuffs.Tasted: 03 March 2026Tasted by: Prices:
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$120.00
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Producer: Champagne Leclerc BriantDistributors: Le Sommelier Inc. Blend: Chardonnay - Pinot NoirCSPC: 345107
Champagne, FranceThe Rosé Extra Brut is labeled NV, but this bottle is from a single harvest (2021), and blends 93% chardonnay (from Chouilly and Montgueux), 7% pinot noir (from Les Riceys), native fermented in stainless, with a small amount of the pinot noir fermenting in wood. This rests for two years on lees before being disgorged with 3.4g/L, in September 2024. This recent release has great fresh cut, with wild raspberry and fragrant strawberry at the fore, a crunchy green apple and meringue core, and tart, tight red currant acidity to drive through a cherry blossom finish. Food-friendly as ever, and always a welcome pour.Tasted: 01 April 2025Tasted by: Prices:
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$120.00
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Producer: Champagne Leclerc BriantDistributors: Le Sommelier Inc. Blend: Chardonnay - Pinot NoirCSPC: 345107
Champagne, FranceThe Rosé Brut is labeled NV, but this bottle is from a single harvest (2019), and a blend of 93% chardonnay (from Chouilly and Montgueux), 7% pinot noir (from Les Riceys), native fermented in stainless, with a small amount of the pinot noir fermenting in wood. The cepage rests for two years on lees before being disgorged with 3.5g/L (this lot was disgorged from April 2022). Bright and taut with white and red cherry, red and green apple, this finessed, smart wine is braced with a lemon peel lattice, and bedded with wet chalk. Such a versatile food wine, and a joy to drink.Tasted: 15 January 2024Tasted by: Prices:
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750ml
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Producer: Champagne Leclerc BriantDistributors: Le Sommelier Inc. Blend: Chardonnay - Pinot NoirCSPC: 345107
Champagne, FranceThe Rosé Brut is labeled NV, but this bottle is from a single harvest (2019), and a blend of 93% chardonnay (from Chouilly and Montgueux), 7% pinot noir (from Les Riceys), native fermented in stainless, with a small amount of the pinot noir fermenting in wood. The cepage rests for two years on lees before being disgorged with 3.5g/L (this lot was disgorged from April 2022). Very red fruited, with pointed cherry, raspberry across a meringue base, shaped with red currant acidity, finishing with an orange twist. The chardonnay backbone is ever present, but the pinot noir has the signature stamp on this wine. This release / disgorge is showing beauty at present, and is a fantastic food wine.Tasted: 13 April 2023Tasted by: Prices:
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Producer: Champagne Leclerc BriantDistributors: Le Sommelier Inc. Blend: Chardonnay - Pinot NoirCSPC: 345107
Champagne, FranceThis biodynamic Rosé Brut is labeled NV, but this bottle is from the 2017 harvest, and is a blend of 95% chardonnay (from Chouilly and Montgueux), 5% pinot noir (from Les Riceys), native fermented in stainless, with a small amount of the pinot noir fermenting in wood. The cepage rests for two years on lees before being disgorged with 4.5g/l (this bottle in December 2019). Pouring a deep peach hue, this streams along the palate with raspberry, strawberry, red currants, tangerine pith over a deep chalky base, trailing with a lingering salinity and broken stones. Lovely balance and drinkability here, able to solo sip and partner with a wide variety of foods (tuna tataki a current fave pairing).Tasted: 19 July 2021Tasted by: Prices:
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Producer: Champagne Leclerc BriantDistributors: Le Sommelier Inc. Blend: Chardonnay - Pinot NoirCSPC: 345107
Champagne, FranceThis rising star of biodynamic champagne has roots that go back generations. Lucien Leclerc founded the winery with four hectares of vineyards in Cumières in 1872. The business moved to Épernay in 1955 when Bertrand Leclerc married Jacqueline Briant, founding this négociant firm. Leclerc Briant was an early adopter of organic practices back in the 1960’s, and was one of the first to bottle single-vineyard Champagnes in the 1970’s. In the late 1980’s, Bertrand and Jacqueline’s son, Pascal, began integrating biodynamic principles and part of the production has been Demeter certified since 2003. Today, enologist Hervé Jestin, known for his biodynamics / bioenergetics oversees the wines of the house and its near 30ha of vines, plus another 20ha of organically farmed contract fruit. The Rosé Brut is labeled NV, but this bottle is from the 2015 harvest, and a blend of 95% chardonnay (from Chouilly and Montgueux), 5% pinot noir (from Les Riceys), native fermented in stainless, with a small amount of the pinot noir fermenting in wood. The cepage rests for two years on lees before being disgorged with 5g/l (this bottle in September 2018). Light salmon in hue, this is showing beautifully at present, streaming red currants, wild strawberry, cranberry, and brisk astringency, wrapped around a core of red fruit. A kiss of sweet raspberry lingers on the finish. Excellent food wine.Tasted: 25 November 2020Tasted by: Prices:
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$120.00
750ml
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Producer: Champagne Leclerc BriantDistributors: Le Sommelier Inc. Blend: Chardonnay - Pinot NoirCSPC: 345107
Champagne, FranceThis rising star of biodynamic champagne has roots that go back generations. Lucien Leclerc founded the winery with four hectares of vineyards in Cumières in 1872. The business moved to Épernay in 1955 when Bertrand Leclerc married Jacqueline Briant, founding this négociant firm. Leclerc Briant was an early adopter of organic practices back in the 1960’s, and was one of the first to bottle single-vineyard Champagnes in the 1970’s. In the late 1980’s, Bertrand and Jacqueline’s son, Pascal, began integrating biodynamic principles and part of the production has been Demeter certified since 2003. Today, enologist Hervé Jestin, known for his biodynamics / bioenergetics oversees the wines of the house and its near 30ha of vines, plus another 20ha of organically farmed contract fruit. The Rosé Brut is labeled NV, but this bottle is from the 2015 harvest, and a blend of 95% chardonnay (from Chouilly and Montgueux), 5% pinot noir (from Les Riceys), native fermented in stainless, with a small amount of the pinot noir fermenting in wood. The cepage rests for two years on lees before being disgorged with 5g/l (this bottle in September 2018). Light salmon in hue, this is quite vinous, with fine but persistent bubbles, red currants, cranberry tartness, and brisk astringency, wrapped around a youthful core of red fruit. A kiss of sweet raspberry lingers on the finish. Excellent food wine.Tasted: 06 November 2019Tasted by: Prices:
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$120.00
750ml
consignment
Producer: Champagne Leclerc BriantDistributors: Le Sommelier Inc. Blend: Chardonnay - Pinot NoirCSPC: 345107
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