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16¾/20
Champagne Leclerc Briant Extra Brut Reserve NV
Champagne, FranceWith this current release on market, they've finally moved to Extra Brut labelling, since they've always technically been Extra Brut.This flagship NV is entirely 2020 fruit, and a blend of 40% pinot noir, 40% pinot meunier, and 20% chardonnay, native fermented and rested 10 months before heading to bottle unfined and unfiltered. This was disgorged in April 2024 with 4.5 g/L. Red and green apple, lemon, and white cherry stream along the suave, medium bodied palate, seasoned with toasted hazelnut and dusted with chalk. A stylish, toothsome wine that is well suited to both canapés or the dinner table.Tasted: 25 February 2025Tasted by: Prices:| ON | $89.00 | 750ml | consignment |
Blend: Pinot Noir - Meunier - Chardonnay
91POINTS
16¾/20
Champagne Leclerc Briant Extra Brut Reserve NV
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. This flagship NV is entirely 2020 fruit, and a blend of 40% pinot noir, 40% pinot meunier, and 20% chardonnay, native fermented and rested 10 months before heading to bottle unfined and unfiltered. This was disgorged in October 2023 with 4.5 g/L. Red apple, red and Rainier cherry, lemon fill the medium palate, scented with light toast which lingers on the finish. Nice structure here, making this suitable for solo sipping or the dinner table.Tasted: 28 November 2024Tasted by: Prices:| ON | $89.00 | 750ml | consignment |
Blend: Pinot Noir - Meunier - Chardonnay
91POINTS
16¾/20
Champagne Leclerc Briant Extra Brut Reserve NV
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. The Brut Reserve name is not entirely correct. This wine, making up 75% of production, is entirely from the 2019 vintage, and is dosed extra brut with 4.5 g/L, disgorged in December 2022. This blend of 40/40/20 Pinot Noir / Pinot Meunier / Chardonnay was native fermented in stainless and oak (the latter 20%) with full MLF over 10 months. This went into bottle unfined and unfiltered, where it rested 30 months on lees. Bright green apple, lightly toasted brioche, lemon blossoms, almond meringue run across a shimmering palate to a stony, saline finish. Quite smart, this is a lovely go-to champagne with canapés or dinner.Tasted: 01 December 2023Tasted by: Prices:| ON | $89.00 | 750ml | consignment |
Blend: Pinot Noir - Meunier - Chardonnay
92POINTS
17/20
Champagne Leclerc Briant Extra Brut Reserve NV
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. This wine, making up 75% of production, is a bit of a misnomer: there are no reserve wines (it's entirely the 2017 vintage) and it's actually extra-brut, with 4.5 g/L dosage, disgorged in June 2021. This blend of 40/40/20 pinot noir / pinot meunier / chardonnay was native fermented in stainless and oak (the latter 20%) before going into bottle for 3 years on lees. This newly released wine is right and fresh with lemon, red and green apple, lightly toasted brioche across a vibrantly humming, stony base, with a well used layer of creamy lees to pad. So fresh, and a joy to drink now.Tasted: 06 November 2021Tasted by: Prices:| ON | $89.00 | 750ml | consignment |
Blend: Pinot Noir - Meunier - Chardonnay
90POINTS
16½/20
Champagne Leclerc Briant Extra Brut Reserve NV
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. This wine, making up 75% of production, is a bit of a misnomer: there are no reserve wines (it's entirely the 2016 vintage) and it's actually extra-brut, with 4 g/L dosage, disgorged in January 2021. This blend of 40/40/20 pinot noir / pinot meunier / chardonnay was native fermented in stainless and oak (the latter 20%) before going into bottle for 3 years on lees. Tight lemon, green apple is countered with a fine cream / red apple base on the medium+ palate, with a pure core of lemon, and a lingering, chalky spiced finish.Tasted: 22 April 2021Tasted by: Prices:| ON | $89.00 | 750ml | consignment |
Blend: Pinot Noir - Meunier - Chardonnay
89POINTS
16¼/20
Champagne Leclerc Briant Extra Brut Reserve NV
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. This wine, making up 75% of production, is a bit of a misnomer: there are no reserve wines (it's entirely the 2016 vintage) and it's actually extra-brut, with 5 g/L dosage, disgorged in December 2019. This blend of 40/40/20 pinot noir / pinot meunier / chardonnay was native fermented in stainless and oak (the latter 20%) before going into bottle for 3 years on lees. Weighty and confident, with red apple, patisserie, and almond, woven with oxidation throughout the dense palate, and closing out with a chalky finish.Tasted: 23 November 2020Tasted by: Prices:| ON | $89.00 | 750ml | consignment |
Blend: Pinot Noir - Meunier - Chardonnay
91POINTS
16¾/20
Champagne Leclerc Briant Extra Brut Reserve NV
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. This wine, making up 75% of production, is a bit of a misnomer: there are no reserve wines (it's entirely the 2014 vintage) and it's actually extra-brut, with 4/gl dosage. This blend of 40/40/40 pinot noir / pinot meunier / chardonnay was native fermented in stainless and oak (the latter 20%) before going into bottle for 3 years on lees. Weighty and confident, with yellow fruits, red apple, patisserie, and almond, closing out with a grippy and fresh finish. Lovely density and integration here. A producer to watch.Tasted: 06 December 2019Tasted by: Prices:| ON | $89.00 | 750ml | consignment |
Blend: Pinot Noir - Meunier - Chardonnay
