FIND YOUR CHAMPAGNE CHARACTER!
Discover character champagnes at Champagne Characters
At Champagne Characters, we help you select the right champagne not only by grape variety or dosage, for example, but also by character. After all, when buying champagne, people are often not looking for analytical data, but rather a bottle that matches a feeling, a moment, or a mood.
That's why our grower champagnes are assigned different characters. Whether fine & elegant, warm-hearted & life-affirming, or sophisticated & ambitious: each champagne tells a story about its personality, making the selection easier. This personal touch is particularly noticeable in grower champagnes, i.e., champagnes from independent winemakers. With our character classification, you can discover special champagnes to suit the occasion, your taste, or your curiosity.
Because champagne should not only be understood, but above all enjoyed.
Pascal Doquet Arpège Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut MAGNUM - Bio
100% Chardonnay Dosage 3g/l 67% Réserve perpétuelle Aged 2/3 in old wooden barrels Malolactic fermentation done 4 years bottle ageing Tasting JUL21: strong fruit aromas, dried fruits, strong acidity, strong character
Content: 1.5 Liter (€83.33 / 1 Liter)
Vincent Bliard Sylve MAGNUM - Bio
50% Pinot Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir, 20% ChardonnayDosage 2g/lFrom Hautvillers (Premier Cru)Matured in wooden barrel for 1 yearBottle ageing: 9 yearsNo fining, no filtration, minimal addition of sulphurMoritz FEB24: appears a little spicy. We discover aromas of paprika, pepper, some stone fruit and damp forest soil. The mousse is very powerful. It is firm on the palate and shows very light ripe tones and a nice spiciness. On the finish, which, as with the other cuvées, just doesn't want to end, we find a nice, salty freshness.Nicola FEB24: Dark, earthy, full-bodied, still a little closed, salty.Tasting AUG22: Creamy with hints of butter croissant and very animatingly roasty. Initially a little rough and firm, air and time give it more and more drinkability and allow notes of Roiboosh tea, Palo Cortado, chocolate and nuts to shine through. Polarising but highly exciting!
Content: 1.5 Liter (€83.33 / 1 Liter)
René Geoffroy Millésime 2012 Terre Extra Brut
53% Chardonnay, 32% Pinot Noir, 15% MeunierDosage 4g/lMeunier from the single vineyard Les Tiersaudes in CúmieresAged in 600l wooden barrelsBottle ageing: at least 10 yearsUnfiltered bottling, no malolactic fermentation, aged under cork, vines approx. 50 years oldJP Geoffroy: The complex nose reveals aromas of red and black currants and cherries, mingling with delicate hints of wood ageing, underpinned by vanilla, cinnamon and pear. Furthermore, citrus fruits (lemon, mandarin), peach and roasted apricots. The aromas on the palate are initially pure and of enormous density, interrupted by a hearty minerality. Then the Chardonnay presents itself with its palette of butter brioche and toast notes, which transition into coffee and chocolate.Nicola OKT23: Terre 12 is a monument! Really strong, the acidity is not as present as in 08, initially a very light touch of honey, but then the beautiful freshness and perfectly integrated acidity fade into the background and culminate in a radiant, sublime finish – wonderful!Tasting FEB20 (About vintage 2010): Extremely complex, perfectly developed, currently still few tertiary aromas (aromas that develop during maturation such as dried fruit, nuts, cocoa, leather, etc.), very lively aromatics, powerful, spice, incredibly sparkling complexity. The freshness bubbles into the brain and provides a reboot!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€166.67 / 1 Liter)
J-M Sélèque Solessence Rosé MAGNUM
45% Chardonnay, 40% Meunier, 15% Pinot Noir The Solessence blend + 10% of our Meunier maceration + 5% of our PinotNoir Coteaux Champenois Dosage: 2g/lTerroir : Pierry/ Moussy/ Epernay/ Mardeuil/ Dizy/ Boursault/ Vertus• Meunier Infusion : Les Charmiers - Pierry 1er Cru• Pinot Noir Coteaux : Les Gayères - Pierry 1er CruSoils : Mostly flinty clay on chalky subsoilVinification: 50% Stainless steel tank, 50% Oak barrels.Réserve perpétuelle : 40% Aging: 2 years (0,75l) , 3 years (1,5l) JM-Seleque: "The fruity flavor of the Meunier, the handsome of Pinot Noir, the freshness ofour Solessence blend. The harmony of flavors." Tilman MAR26 (B22): Delicate fruitiness beautifully balanced by a slight bitterness, juicy with depth and complexity, very harmonious and gastronomic. Nicola MAR26 (B22): Very delicate fruit, fresh, minimally earthy, mineral, stony. Lukas FEB23: On the nose raspberry, strawberry and some peach. In the mouth raspberry and currant, backed by a very nice acidity and light notes of yeast and wood. Very nice drinking flow with good freshness, makes a very good food companion. Tasting JUL21: extremely juicy, light tannins, rosé character yet fresh Tasting FEB20: Basis 2017 - Soft and very harmonious, different components all perfectly integrated, despite beautiful fruit you don't think of fruit, fruit etc.
Content: 1.5 Liter (€83.33 / 1 Liter)
Les Non-Dits Implicite 2018
33% Chardonnay, 33% Pinot Noir, 33% MeunierDosage: 1.2g/litre Joint project of the winegrowers Doyard, Huré Freres and Sélèque Chardonnay by Guillaume Doyard from the Les Gaumes parcel in Vertus and Les Mesnil-sur-Oger Grand Cru, planted in 1981 and 2004, east and north-east exposure. Chalk soils with fine clay inclusions Pinot Noir from François and Pierre Huré: La Perthe parcel in Ludes 1er Cru, planted in 1983. 40cm of sandy loam on yellow chalk with sand inclusions, then white chalk at depth. Well aerated plot Meunier by Jean-Marc Sélèque: Les Gouttes d'Or parcel in Pierry 1er Cru, planted between 1951 and 1968. Clayey silt from the Cuisien with a strong presence of flint limestone. Subsoil of chalk from Campania at a depth of 50 cm. South-east facing with a 12% slope at the foot of the hill Vinification on the respective vineyard in wooden barrels on fine lees for 8 months5 years bottle ageing in the Huré Freres cellar under natural corkLes Non-Dits: "Born from the idea of Charles, a friend who left too soon... This cuvée is the bond of friendship between three winegrowers, each of whom brings their most beautiful parcel to the blend: a Chardonnay from the heart of the Côte des Blancs from Guillaume Doyard, a racy Pinot Noir from the Montagne de Reims Nord from Huré Frères and an elegant and refreshing Meunier from the Coteaux Sud d'Epernay from Jean-Marc Sélèque. This cuvée is produced so that the wine can express its Champagne roots over a longer period of time. The assemblage allows the achieved balance of the terroirs to shine, the wine becomes more important than the winemakers who mould it."
Content: 0.75 Liter (€166.67 / 1 Liter)
Labruyere Prologue Extra Brut MAGNUM
69% Pinot Noir 31% Chardonnay Dosage: 0,8g/l From the plots Les Potences, Les Longues Raies, Les Rochelles, Champs Saint Martin in Verzenay 27% reserve wines 20% aged in wooden barrels at Domaine Jacques Prieur in Burgundy Five years of bottle agingNicola OCT24: Super nice nuttiness, very complex vinosity, insanely strong, complex, profound cuvée, although only the beginning! Fresh & crisp.Tilman OCT24: Tension between yeast and freshness, rather on the sparser side, melting at the back, hints of red fruit, elegant, red fruit lingers, great length!Fabio OCT24: Brioche, yeastiness in the nose, little fruit, super fresh on the palate, crisp acidity, super dry, but super balance, nice length. Nicola JUN22: Nicely spicy, complex aromas of dried fruit, toasted aromas, coherent character, very harmonious and elegant, Long lasting nutty finish. Winery: The powerful structure of Pinot Noir is enlivened by the tension of Chardonnay. Moritz OCT22: The Cuvée Prologue is the entry point of the Domaine Labruyere. Getting started is an absolute understatement. As soon as you smell it for the first time, your eyebrows will be raised. Such complexity is not expected from the "base" cuvée of a domaine. It is immediately clear that the champagne Prologue is incredibly fresh and playful. Some cooked rhubarb and red apple are balanced beautifully with a slight herbaceous note. The first sip surprises as the wine is incredibly precise yet super juicy. The nose is reflected magnificently on the palate. The Prologue is deep, superbly balanced, and despite its complexity, accessible and charming. Aperitif character at a high level.
Content: 1.5 Liter (€84.67 / 1 Liter)
Vouette & Sorbée Saignée de Sorbée Brut Nature R22 - Bio
100% Pinot Noir Dosage: 0g/l Vinified in oak At least 3 years of bottle maturity
Content: 0.75 Liter (€173.33 / 1 Liter)
David Leclapart L’Artiste '20 - Bio
100% ChardonnayDosage: 0g/lThe terroir plays a special role here: deep-rooted Chardonnay vines from various 1er Cru plots give Léclapart the opportunity to let not only the purist of his cellar work, but also the original of the vineyard speak from his Champagne - soil and rock. Vinification takes place in equal parts in used barriques and in enamel tanks. Equipped with Zero Dosage, this Chardonnay masterfully conveys the style of the House of Léclapart.The fact that Léclapart was only able to harvest very small quantities over several vintages due to weather conditions underscores just how great the challenges are in Champagne for winemakers working organically and biodynamically. Therefore, we had to wait until 2024 for the next vintage of L'Artiste! L'Artiste is made from Chardonnay from vines 30 to 50 years old. The specific plot from which this wine comes varies from year to year. Léclapart calls this cuvée "a discovery of terroir": he is not looking for a specific expression here, but wants to learn more about the terroir of Trépail. Peter Liem: L’Artiste, is generally made from chardonnay vines between 30 and 50 years old, but the particular parcels vary from year to year. Léclapart calls this cuvée “a discovery of terroir”: “I’m not looking for anything in particular,” he says. “I’m just trying to learn about the terroir of Trépail.” Half of the wine for L’Artiste is vinified in old barriques, while the other half is made in enameled steel.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€174.67 / 1 Liter)
Robert Moncuit Reserve Perpetuelle MAGNUM
100% Chardonnay Dosage: 0g/l Vinified in oak barrels With malolactic fermentation Robert Moncuit started the Réserve Perpétuelle, which is always replenished with wines from the new vintage, in 2006. This cuvée, which is created in a similar way to the Solera process, is also 100% Chardonnay from Le-Mesnil-sur-Oger. Malolactic fermentation is not stopped. Each year, about 40 percent is removed and bottled. The duration of yeast aging is about five years. The style is complex and elegant, very finely balanced with three grams of dosage. Brioche and lime blossoms, on the palate the Réserve Perpétuelle makes proper pressure, has mineral traction and a lot of charm. High level.
Content: 1.5 Liter (€89.33 / 1 Liter)
Fleury Millesimé 2010 - Bio
80% Pinot Noir, 20% ChardonnayDosage 0g/lMaturation in stainless steel & wooden barrelsBottle ageing: At least 5 yearsBottle ageing under cork, unfined, unfiltered and unsulphurisedTilman FEB25: Balanced with a beautiful brioche flavour. Some salted almond with gentle acidity.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€180.00 / 1 Liter)
Dosnon Côte de Grattegeline Millésime 2019
100% Pinot NoirDosage 0g/lFrom a single vineyard in Avirey-LingeyMaturation in barriqueBottle ageing: 3 yearsUnfined, unfiltered and without added sulphitesTilman FEB25: Typical Dosnon reduction, slightly smoky, with very subtle vanilla on the nose. Fresh on the palate, but still with great, restrained fruit. Very mineral Pinot Noir interpretation, clearly chalky impression. Enormous length even now, superbly balanced between the juicy fruit flavours and striking mineral acidity. 2019 is really fun! Two days later from the same bottle: reduction and smoke have almost disappeared, but the wood is more present, but here too it is not intrusive, but always a great symbiosis with the light red fruitiness. The minerality also comes through even more strongly, promising great potential!Nicola MAY26 - 2019 Vintage: finely crafted, minimalist, yet with a profound woody character; can still age further to reach its full potential.Tobi MAY26 - 2019 Vintage: Very austere and taut, with precise, straightforward acidity and a delicate structure. Despite its linear character, the oak contributes a subtle richness and warmth. A purist, composed champagne with plenty of tension and a distinct signature.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€180.00 / 1 Liter)
J-M Sélèque Partition 2014 - 2ème Lecture
Late 2nd Release of Partition 2014! ASSEMBLAGE : 72 % Chardonnay • 14 % Meunier • 14 % Pinot Noir TERROIR : Vertus 1er Cru • La Justice plantée en 1950 Dizy 1er Cru • Moque-bouteille plantée en 1985 Epernay • Les Frileux plantée en 1959 Mardeuil • Les Basses Ronces plantée en 1982 Pierry 1er Cru • Les Tartières /Les Porgeons plantée en 1990 et 1985 Pierry 1er Cru • Les Gouttes d’Or plantée en 1951 Pierry 1er Cru • Les Gayères plantée en 1975 SOLS : Argiles limoneux, argiles à silex, sous-sol crayeux VINIFICATION : 100% en fûts de chêne. Sans collage, ni filtration. VIEILLISSEMENT : Caspulle courronne - 10 ans (75CL) DOSAGE : 2g/L - Extra Brut only 525 bottles EN QUELQUES MOTS : Selection of 7 plots, from 7 oak barrels like 7 musical notes to create a harmonious blend, a Score. Very complete, complex assemblage character, everything should be in its place without any component standing out
Content: 0.75 Liter (€180.00 / 1 Liter)
Dosnon Côte du Champ aux Boeufs 2020
100% ChardonnayDosage 0g/lFrom the single vineyard "Champ aux Boeufs" in Avirey-LingeyAged in barrique barrelsBottle aging: more than 4 yearsUnfined, unfiltered, and without added sulfitesNicola MAY26 - 2020 vintage: very intriguing aromas, spicy, smooth, but still quite closed at the moment; it will surely be even more generous in a year—I’m already looking forward to it! Tobi MAY26 - 2020 vintage: Very delicate and gentle in character, with a soft acidity and subtle notes of hazelnut. With a little aeration, the wine noticeably gains depth and length. A calm, elegant champagne with great finesse and significant aging potential.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€180.00 / 1 Liter)
Dosnon Côte de Dizet 2020
100% Pinot NoirDosage 0g/lFrom a single vineyard in Avirey-LingeyMaturation in barriqueBottle ageing: 3 yearsUnfined, unfiltered and without added sulphitesTilman FEB25: Typical Dosnon reduction, slightly smoky, with very subtle vanilla on the nose. Fresh on the palate, but still with great, restrained fruit. Very mineral Pinot Noir interpretation, clearly chalky impression. Enormous length even now, superbly balanced between the juicy fruit flavours and striking mineral acidity. 2019 is really fun! Two days later from the same bottle: reduction and smoke have almost disappeared, but the wood is more present, but here too it is not intrusive, but always a great symbiosis with the light red fruitiness. The minerality also comes through even more strongly, promising great potential!Nicola MAY26: Yellow fruit notes, sunny yet with a purist, crispness. Tobi MAY26: Floral nose with hints of bread crust and light fruit. On the palate, it is currently still rather reserved and calm, with a gentle structure and subtle spice.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€180.00 / 1 Liter)
Laherte Frères "Meslier & Pinot" Rosé de Maceration 2020
50% Petit Meslier, 50% Pinot NoirDosage: 0g/lOne day of joint macerationVinification in wooden barrelsUnfined and unfiltered336 bottles produced
Content: 0.75 Liter (€181.33 / 1 Liter)
Laherte Frères Les Beaudiers Rosé de Saignée 2016
100% MeunierDosage: 3g/lPlots in Chavot with old vines (planted in 1953, 1958, and 1965)12-14h macerationNo malolactic fermentationBottle aging: 7-8 years
Content: 0.75 Liter (€181.33 / 1 Liter)
Paul Bara Millesime 2018 MAGNUM
90% Pinot Noir, 10% ChardonnayDosage 8g/lPinot Noir & Chardonnay from Bouzy (Grand Cru)Matured in stainless steelBottle ageing: 4 yearsNo malolactic fermentationJanne MAI25: The vintage is open, vinous and subtle, earthy and dark flavours. Overall very accessible and already very enjoyable to drink.Tasting FEB21: Powerful, full-bodied champagne with good fullness on the palate, harmonious structure, well balanced, open and accessible with a clear style
Content: 1.5 Liter (€91.33 / 1 Liter)
Jacquesson Cuvée 743 Dégorgement Tardif
60% Pinot Noir and Meunier, 40% Chardonnay Dosage: 0g/l Base year: 2015 89 months on the lees under natural cork Jacquesson: 60% of the harvest came from Aÿ, Dizy, Hautvillers and Champillon and 40% from Avize and Oiry. Winter and much of spring were wet and mild. This was followed by a period of drought and heatwaves which lasted until mid-August. Alternating periods of wet and cool conditions and hot, dry weather characterised the rest of the growing season. We harvested a perfectly ripe and healthy crop from 10th-30th September. Yields were modest, acidity levels adequate and the quality consistently high making this a truly splendid harvest. We can really feel the essence of Pinot in this blend which is made up of reserve wines from the cuvées N°742 to 735.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€185.33 / 1 Liter)
Diebolt-Vallois Fleur de Passion 2015
100% Chardonnay, Blanc de Blancs Sourced from 7-8 different sites, all cultivated with old slopeside vines (facing ESE). Especially from the Grand Cru site of Les Buzons (Cramant). Other parcels include: Pimonts, Goutte d’Or, Rouillées, Fourches and Gros Monts. The vines average between 40-60 years of age, although in some cases they are believed to be even older. Miniscule yields. Terroir: Thin soil layer over chalk parent rock. Vinification: Primary fermentation takes place in small, old Burgundy Barriques. The wine sees no malolactic fermentation, filtration or fining. Anything that could potentially stress the wine is avoided; this preserves and develops the maximal expression of terroir. Following primary fermentation, the wine is matured for one year in barrique. Dosage: 3g/l Fleur de Passion is a serious and traditional champagne inspired through the hard work of Jacques Diebolt (see Winemaker Profile). A rare jewel needing considerable time in the bottle in order to develop its full and stunning potential. Nicola OKT25 - Vintage 2015: Intense, beautiful nose; for the warm year 2015, this Fleur is currently wonderfully fresh and leans more towards the mineral side. Fine spice, nice length, currently not fully developed. Balanced, complex, compact body. If opened now, decant at least 1 hour before. Otherwise, ideally let it mature for at least another 6 months. It will reach perfection in about 2-3 years.Nicola FEB24 - Vintage 2013: Super generous with elegant delicacy and the lightly vibrating freshness of 2013, truly sings, buoyant, butter, brioche. Moritz FEB24 - Vintage 2013: WOW!!!...There's so much going on that I find it hard to put the drinking experience into words. Everything is very calm and harmonizes perfectly with each other. Aromas of white chocolate, raspberry, roasted almond, butter brioche, salted lemon, and salted caramel waft towards you very subtly. The palate is round, full-bodied yet still very fine and elegant. The entire range of aromas is also found on the palate and is supported by a light saltiness. After 10 years, the Fleur de Passion is still super fresh...Yes, almost youthful in the glass. The finish seems endless. The taste after swallowing (excuse me, but one simply cannot spit out this champagne) just doesn't want to end. Truly grand champagne cinema. Tasting Andreas Langre - Vintage 2013: Fleur de Passion is one of few series of which I´ve had the privileged to try from first to last. The 1995 & 1996 was amazing and if I had to choose just one bottle from both years to fill up the cellar, it could possibly be FdP. A few years ago, I was fortunate enough to attend a vertical 1995-2008 and since then unashamed indulged in several 2010 & 2012 as well as the last 1996:s and various vintages. The 2013 is very longed for and descending the nose in the glass immediately puts a smile of relief and pleasure on my lips. Relief because this is a true-to-vintage masterpiece, sporting that emblematic dusty minerality I always yearn for in this kind of wine. Though recently released, the 2013 opens more eagerly than the 2012 sibling and is already flexing the butter smeared, fleshy fruit loins. Vanilla sprinkled juicy apples, ananas & sticky cape gooseberry. Then delicious, perfectly ripe mango, served in oyster shells. The developed glass gives a preview of what´s to come for this one within just a few years: Dark chocolate, liquored cherries, cacao (this is the oak speaking), preserved fruits, white flowers, & leather. Outstanding! The mouth is divine as well! Dangerously drinkable already, lush & juicy with abundant minerality & stunning, salivating acidity. Quite complex, with great intensity and impressive length. This wine will perform perfectly for decades but is enjoyable today as well. Accessible and in every aspect – stunning! Tasting FEB20 - Vintage 2010: Very charming release, slightly lighter, not as much body as e.g. 2008, currently of course still too young, ultra-beautiful, nutty finish, extremely long, acidity well integrated. Tasting FEB19 - Vintage 2010: Currently still young, rather less acid, flowery, extremely long finish, creamy, round, balance Tasting FEB19 - Vintage 2007: Isabelle Diebolt: "Fleur 07 is like a black Chanel dress, reduced elegance" We could fully subscribe to this. Ratings: Vinum magazine: Dec. 2011: 19 /20 (2002) Gerhard Eichelmann: ***** (2004) - ***** (2005) Decanter: ***** (vintage 2002) GaultMillau Wine Guide: 18½ (2005) - 19 (2004) - 19 /20 (2002) Richard Juhlin - 8,000 Champagnes: 96 pts (2008) - 93 pts (2005) - 93 pts (2004) - 95 pts (2002) - 92 pts (2000) - 94 pts (1999) - 95 pts (1998)- 95 pts (1996) Wine Spectator: 93 pts (2005) Stephen Tanzer International Wine Cellar: 93 pts (1998) - 92 pts (1999) - 93 pts (2005) Sommeliers International: Wonderful moment of happiness (2006) Guide Revue du Vin de France: 18½ (2002) - 16 (2006) - 16½ /20 (2007) - 18 (2008)
Content: 0.75 Liter (€185.33 / 1 Liter)
Eric Rodez Cuvée de Crayères MAGNUM - Bio
60% Pinot Noir, 40% ChardonnayDosage: 2g/lBlended with 12 diverse base wines from 4 vintages 45-50% Reserve wine (20-25% vinified in small barrel) Terroirs: Terroir d'Ambonnay: Les Bermonts, Le Moulin, Les cheminots, Les Grandes Ruelles, Le Noyer saint pys, les secs, Les Fournettes, La pierre aux larrons, Les agusons, Les Beurys.... Average age of the vines: 30 Years Vinification: 70% in enamel tank, 30% in old barrel, 75% with malolactic fermentation, matured for up to 7 years on the lees Domaine's entry level champagne, one that nonetheless displays a challenging complexity. Crisp & fruity (primarily apple) and nuanced. Tasting JUL21: very complex release, very nutty, very layered, browned apple, slight ripeness, cool, great depth (Eric's language for minerality, chalk contact of vines, mouthfeel).
Content: 1.5 Liter (€95.33 / 1 Liter)
Fleury Variation 2018 - Bio
100% Pinot GrisDosage 0g/lMatured in stainless steelBottle ageing: At least 5 yearsBottle ageing under cork, unfined, unfiltered and unsulphurisedTilman FEB25: Flavour of shortcrust pastry and apple. Full, but very good & balanced. Still singing!
Content: 0.75 Liter (€192.00 / 1 Liter)
Fleury Boléro 2018 - Bio
100% Pinot NoirDosage 0g/lFrom the parcels Charme de Fin, Côte de Champraux, Meam Bauché, MontégnéMatured in stainless steel and woodBottle ageing: At least 6 yearsBottle ageing under cork, unfined, unfiltered and unsulphurised
Content: 0.75 Liter (€192.00 / 1 Liter)
Fleury Robert Fleury 2013 Brut Nature - Bio
49% Pinot Noir, 22% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Gris, 9% Pinot BlancDosage 0g/lMatured in 228 litre oak barrelsBottle ageing: At least 6 yearsBottle ageing under cork, unfined and unfilteredCuvée named after Robert Fleury, who produced the Domaine's first Champagne in 1929.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€192.00 / 1 Liter)
David Leclapart L'Astre '20 Blanc de Noirs - Bio
100% Pinot Noir from two young and two old single plotsDosage: 0g/lVinified in Barrique barrelsPeter Liem: Beginning with the 2010 vintage, however, Léclapart has discontinued making rosé, using his pinot noir to make a blanc de noirs called L’Astre. “In 2010,” he explains,” there was a great deal of rot, and the grapes turned very quickly. I couldn’t do a maceration, because of the risk of mold and unpleasant tastes, so I pressed all of the pinot noir instead. It turned out great, so I decided to do it again in 2011 and 2013. Maybe I’ll do an Alchemiste again, in a really good year, but I don’t know yet.” The inaugural release of L’Astre combines his two old-vine parcels of pinot noir with two parcels of younger vines, planted in 1997 and 2001, and the wine was vinified entirely in secondhand barriques. This was repeated in 2011, but in 2012 Léclapart’s harvest was so tiny that he blended all of the estate’s grapes together to make a single cuvée. In 2013, he used his pinot noir to make both L’Astre and a Coteaux Champenois rouge, and he’ll likely continue to do this in top vintages.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€193.33 / 1 Liter)