Champagne Leclerc Briant Blanc de Blancs Avize Grand Cru 2011

Terroir

This is pure Chardonnay from the legendary Grand Cru village of Avize in the heart of the Côte des Blancs, Champagne. The village is famous for its deep, chalky soils. This is the kind of terroir that brings out Chardonnay's finest qualities: elegance, precision, and an intense minerality. This Champagne captures the chalky essence of this privileged place.

Producer

Leclerc Briant is a house with a fascinating history and a deep commitment to sustainable, often biodynamic principles, letting the vineyards speak for themselves. They believe in minimal intervention to craft Champagnes that are both honest and expressive. This dedication results in wines with remarkable energy and purity.

Wine

This is a Blanc de Blancs, meaning it's made entirely from 100% Chardonnay. Sourced from the special 2011 vintage, it offers a brilliant, crystalline profile. Expect fresh citrus and white flowers on the nose, with a background of subtle toastiness and chalk. On the palate, it’s precise, elegant, and mineral-driven, finishing with great length. As an Extra-Brut, it’s wonderfully dry and focused, highlighting the fruit and the terroir.

Vintage

The 2011 vintage provides the foundation for this Champagne. This is a wine built to showcase a specific year, balancing youthful freshness with the concentration gained from extended aging.

Pairing

The wine's bright acidity and mineral backbone make it a superb match for delicate seafood like oysters or shellfish. It would also beautifully complement grilled crab or lobster.

Serving

Serve chilled at 10°C to 12°C. Allow it a few moments in a nice, large glass to let the aromas and complex structure unfold beautifully.

Assemblage

100% Chardonnay

Dosage

3 g/L (Extra Brut)