2016 Champagne Leclerc Briant, Les Basses Prieres, 1er Cru, Brut Zéro

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Description

Bottled July 2017, disgorged February 2022. Dosage as 1.5 grams.

The single vineyard is located directly under the historical cradle of Champagne, the holy Abbey of Hautvilliers and the resting place of Dom Perignon. This mix planted, organic vineyard produces richly flavoured Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grown on the slopes above Epernay. 80% Pinot Noir gives rich fruit profile, plum, black fruits & roasted red Macintosh apple. The solar vintage gives ample fruit and a sunny disposition, whist retaining plenty energy. The cuvée is 20% Chardonnay keeping the palate taught, tangy and sapid. The cuvée spent 9 months in mixed oak barrel prior to secondary fermentation.

This is the most vinous of Leclerc Briant’s releases, there is an undeniable musky Burgundian charm across the palate, some seasoned oak spice whilst retaining mineral freshness. It is relaxed & supple with seamless energy and a millefleur like complexity. No filtration keeps vinous density and gives a satin like texture, defined fruit and terroir expression?encased in soft suspension of the finest mousse.

Davy Zyw, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd

Colour White

Sweetness Dry

Vintage 2016

Alcohol % 12%

Maturity Ready - youthful (2023 - 2037)

Grape List Pinot Noir

Body Full Bodied

Producer Champagne Leclerc Briant

Critics reviews

Antonio Galloni 94/100

Dosage is 1.5gr/L. Disgorged: February, 2022.

The 2016 Brut Zéro Les Basses Prières was harvested just underneath the abbey of Hautvillers. It is a co-harvest of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay, co-pressed and co-fermented in oak for nine months. Creamy, plummy, fragrant notions characterise the nose. Fruit is subtle but precise, uniting ripe Mirabelle plum and Amalfi lemon within fine mousse. Freshness frames straighten and sharpen everything and point to depth.

Drink 2023 - 2035

Antonio Galloni, Vinous.com (Nov 2023)

Jeb Dunnuck 94/100

From a single vineyard in the Premier Cru village of Hautvillers, the 2016 Champagne Les Basses Prières Brut Zero is composed of 80% Pinot Noir with the rest Chardonnay, with a small dosage of 1.5 grams per litre. Pouring a bright, youthful yellow straw hue, the wine is layered and well-detailed with orange blossom, yellow apple, and frangipane aromas. Medium to full-bodied, it has a more linear feel in its texture, a touch of oak spice, and persistent energy and fresh lift on the finish. It offers a refined, delicate, pillowy mousse and has a light saline savoury touch and lovely lime citrus-toned energy through the focused finish.

Drink 2023 - 2040

Jeb Dunnuck, JebDunnuck.com (May 2023)