2016 Champagne Leclerc Briant, Blanc de Meuniers, 1er Cru, Brut Zéro
- White
- Dry
- Full Bodied
- Pinot Meunier (100%)
- Antonio Galloni
- 93/100
- Audrey Frick
- 93/100
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Description
Disgorged October 2022. Dosage is 1.8gr/L.
100% Pinot Meunier, from Hervé’s network of Premier Cru organic vineyards including Cumieres. Fermented in steel followed by 10 months in mixed terracotta and used barrique. This is a refined and stunning example of the Champagne’s underdog varietal. The nose is bright, tight with floral character, fruits pulses with yellow plum. Palate is expansive, super chalky, pithy with lime, spcies and hints of camomile. Vinous and very mineral, soft mouse retains tension.
Davy Zyw, Senior Buyer, Berry Bros. & Rudd
Critics reviews
The 2016 Brut Zéro Blanc de Meuniers from a plot in Chamery with little topsoil, was fermented and aged in oak. This opens with a floral, smoky, plummy lift. This is followed on the palate by a real dollop of lemony, buttery creaminess. Very fine mousse leads into mouth-watering, salty oyster shell depth while juicy and tart yellow apple make this a complete joy.
Drink 2023 - 2035
1.8 grams per liter of dosage, disgorged October 2022.
Capturing the wonderful freshness of Meunier, the 2016 Champagne Blanc De Meuniers Brut Zero comes from sandy soils and pours a bright straw hue. It opens to aromas of raspberry or strawberry coulis, fresh flowers, and orange zest and is medium-bodied on the palate. Pure and elegant, with a silky, fine mineral texture and a refined mousse, it offers an attractive balance of fresh fruit and refreshing lift.
Drink 2023 - 2030