Vallée de la Marne, Champagne, FranceChampagne Emile Leclere was founded in 1832, and is today run by 5th generation siblings Vincent and Marie. Based in Mardeuil, near Épernay, they own 12 hectares of vineyards, primarily pinot meunier, chardonnay, and pinot noir. 30% of their holdings are from the far west of the Vallée de la Marne, in Château-Thierry. This blend is the same as their Brut Reserve (60% Pinot Meunier and 40% Chardonnay), though with zero dosage. It is fermented in stainless, and spent 3 years sur lattes prior to disgorge in March 2024. The meunier is at the fore, with baked red apple, anise, and perfumed florals, with the lemony drive of chardonnay lingering on the stony finish. A friendly Brut Nature for enjoying now.Tasted: 21 October 2025Tasted by: Prices:
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$70.00
750ml
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Producer: Champagne Emile LeclereDistributors: Le Sommelier Inc. Blend: Meunier - Chardonnay
Vallée de la Marne, Champagne, FranceChampagne Emile Leclere was founded in 1832, and is today run by 5th generation siblings Vincent and Marie. Based in Mardeuil, near Épernay, they own 12 hectares of vineyards, primarily pinot meunier, chardonnay, and pinot noir. 30% of their holdings are from the far west of the Vallée de la Marne, in Château-Thierry. This cépage is the same as their Brut Reserve (80% Pinot Meunier and 20% Chardonnay), though with zero dosage. It is fermented in stainless, and spends 3 years sur lattes prior to release. My bottle was base 2019 with reserves from 2018, disgorged in fall 2023. Tight white flowers, lemon blossom, sherbet leads a bright, lightly creamy palate, finishing with a candied lemon twist. Friendly and approachable for drinking now.Tasted: 04 December 2024Tasted by: Prices:
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$70.00
750ml
consignment
Producer: Champagne Emile LeclereDistributors: Le Sommelier Inc. Blend: Meunier - Chardonnay
Vallée de la Marne, Champagne, FranceChampagne Emile Leclere was founded in 1832, and is today run by 5th generation Vincent and Marie. Based in Mardeuil, they own 12 hectares of vineyards, primarily pinot meunier, chardonnay, and pinot noir. This cépage is the same as there Brut Reserve (80% Pinot Meunier and 20% Chardonnay), though with zero dosage. It aged 3 years sur lattes prior to release. Red apple, lemon lead the dough-lined palate, with a sweet core lit with a bright lifted acidity through the lingering, lightly oxidative finish. Quite compact, drinking well now.Tasted: 21 October 2022Tasted by: Prices:
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$70.00
750ml
consignment
Producer: Champagne Emile LeclereDistributors: Le Sommelier Inc. Blend: Meunier - Chardonnay
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