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Champagne Valentin Leflaive Σ 20 4.0 Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut NV
Côte des Blancs, Champagne, FranceIf Leflaive sounds familiar, you're certainly correct, as the family has been growing and making wine in nearby Puligny-Montrachet since 1580. Olivier Leflaive began this new project in Champagne, named for his young son Valentin, in 2015. Σ (Sigma, or sum) is the negoce house's only multi-site blend, sourced from Cramant, Chouilly, Villeneuve, Grauves, Oger, Mesnil-sur-Oger, Avize on the Côtes des Blancs. Based on 2020, with zero MLF tempered with 15% in barrel (the rest in stainless), and 28% reserve wines added, this was disgorged November 2023 with 4 g/L. Shining with bright lemon, vanilla wafer, toasted popcorn and flint scenting a snappy yellow plum base, this echoes on the chalky finish. Think of this as modern white Bourgogne with bubbles.Tasted: 21 July 2025Tasted by: Treve RingPrices:| BC | $120.00 | 750ml | private wine stores |
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 338213
