Labruyère
The village of Verzenay in the Montagne de Reims was ranked among the top three crus in Champagne in an unofficial list in 1873. It retains its Grand Cru status to this day. This was one of the reasons why the Labruyère family – who also own the world-famous Domaine Jacques Prieur in Burgundy – chose this location to establish a champagne estate. As ‘Récoltant-Manipulant’, they have opted for sustainable and terroir-driven cultivation of their vineyards, a key pillar of the family’s values. As a result, the domaine has been certified organic since 2023.
To preserve the identity of the terroirs, each plot is pressed and vinified separately. Maturation takes place in stainless steel tanks, demi-muids (600 litres) or Burgundian oak barrels (228 litres, also from Jacques Prieur). All wines undergo malolactic fermentation. They mature on the lees for at least 3–5 years, are dosed sparingly, and the utmost care is taken in selecting the reserve wines. Vintage champagnes are even allowed up to 10 years to mature in the bottle. After disgorgement, the wines rest in the cellar for a further 8 months before sale.
The freshness and structure of Labruyère’s wines are wonderfully balanced by the long period of ageing on the lees, resulting in champagnes that are straightforward, multi-layered and mineral, yet never austere.
Facts: R.M., Verzenay, Montagne de Reims, 6ha
Producer Information Labruyere
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Labruyère 1er Cru - Rilly la Montagne
100% Pinot Noir85% are aged in oak barrels Premier Cru terroir : Rilly la MontagneSoil : Sandy-clay-limestone Average age of vines : 50 years Dosage: 0g/l
Content: 0.75 Liter (€65.33 / 1 Liter)
Labruyère 1er Cru - Ludes
67% Pinot Noir, 33% Pinot Meunier, 100% are aged in oak barrels Premier Cru terroir : Ludes Soil : Sandy-clay-limestone Average age of vines : 42 years Dosage : 0 g/l
Content: 0.75 Liter (€65.33 / 1 Liter)
Labruyere Prologue Extra Brut
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: 0.75 Liter (€69.33 / 1 Liter)
Labruyère Anthologie Rosé
90% Pinot Noir 10% Chardonnay 6% Coteaux Champenois from Bouzy Dosage 0-2g/l 10% of the wine in wood from the Domaine Jacques Prieur 4 years bottle aging From the villages: Les Rochelles, Les Potences, Les Longues Raies, Les Champs Romés (Verzy), La Chenille, Blancs-FossésNicola OKT24: Incredibly strong, complex, profound rosé. Elegant, exquisite fruit, freshness, super delicate, extremely balanced.Tilman OKT24: Structured, light, elegant bitterness, really great restrained fruit, very fine tannin, very balanced. Goes perfectly with Comté!Fabio OKT24: Very serious, not much fruit for a rose, very straight, fine perlage, super fresh, pure aperitif champagne. Nicola MAI22: Very well done, great signature, seems skillful, aromatic, polished, complex.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€85.33 / 1 Liter)
Labruyère Page Blanche Blanc de Blanc
100% Chardonnay Dosage: 0 g/l From the plots: Sous-pisse Renards, Les Rochelles Average age of the vines: 50 years 8% aging in oak barrels from Domaine Jacques Prieur in Burgundy Nicola MAI22: I like extremely well, despite the zero dosage not meager, very much body, spice, very long and polished from front to back, great aromatics and structure.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€89.33 / 1 Liter)
Labruyère Paradoxe Blanc de Noirs 2018
100% Pinot Noir Dosage between 0-3 g/l From the plots: Les Champs Saint-Martin, L'Espérance 5 years of bottle agingNicola OCT24: Straightforward, berry fruit, dark fruit. Elegant, puristic, but profound aromas, very fine spiciness from the wood ageing, long nutty finish.Tilman OCT24: Initially somewhat reductive and closed, but then opens up quickly. Slightly bitter, even more profound than Anthologie, structured, fresh, clear and mineral!Fabio OCT24: Somewhat closed, with more air comes fine red fruitiness, citrus peel, chalky, straightness runs through, very complex, strong finish. Giuseppe Lauria Chedredaktion Editor-in-Chief APR23: Beautiful, radiant rose gold. Characterful appearance with a wide-ranging bouquet with raspberries, red fruits tossed in butter, the finest butter pastries, all accompanied by saline undertones, a touch of Williams pear resonates. Powerful, masculine but with a lot of enamel. The mousseux is very juicy and gives the champagne an invigorating freshness and subtle tension right through to the long, tart, fresh finale. 18/20 –2030 Nicola MAI22: Strongly vibrant, long, nice wood influence, complex! Paula Bosch SEP22: This single-varietal Pinot Noir was pressed white, given 5 years to mature in the bottle and bottled without dosage. The result is a very spicy, uncompromising, bone-dry Champagne with a salty note, a powerhouse with great character. If you are looking for a link to Burgundy in Champagne J.M. Labruyere, you have the best example with Paradoxe. Despite the tremendous richness in the mouth - a whole cello concerto takes place here - each sip remains in harmony and balance, without corners and edges, the fine, compact mousse caresses the palate. The animating acidity makes the Paradoxe an ideal food companion from caviar to langoustine, Breton turbot in Beurre Blanc with morels to a zabaglione with crepes and caramel ice cream. What distinguishes this champagne is its seasoning full of character. Moritz OCT22: The beautiful rose gold is radiant in the glass. The paradox is characterized by an angular dark berry fruit. The mousseux is very juicy and gives the champagne a pleasant freshness. The finish is long and slightly tart, which gives the wine even more excitement.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€101.33 / 1 Liter)
Labruyere Apogée Brut Nature
75% Pinot Noir 25% Chardonnay Dosage: 0g/lLate release of Prologue. Apogée means "zenith" 20% aged in wooden barrels from Domaine Jacques Prieur in Burgundy6 years bottle ageing Tasting FEB26 - Vintage 14: Strong, wood-influenced aromas, yet elegant, stone fruits, light roasted aromas, nutty, grapefruit, slight bitterness, smooth and precise finish, for anyone looking for something special.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€101.33 / 1 Liter)
Labruyère Edition XIII 2013 Brut Nature
67% Pinot Noir 33% Chardonnay Dosage: 0g/l From the plots Les Longues Raies, Champs Saint Martin and Sous Pisse Renard in Verzenay9 years bottle ageing 20% aged in wooden barrels at Domaine Jacques Prieur in BurgundyTeam Tasting FEB26: Vintage 2013: Nose: yellow fruits/dried fruits, subtle ripeness, slightly nutty, caramel, elegant & complex. Palate: incredible freshness, again lightly roasted nuts, subtle spice, elegant, smooth yet with drive and depth. For those seeking something special, for connoisseurs.Nicola OCT24: Complex and plenty of body and structure with freshness, slightly oxidative and nutty.Fabio OCT24: Slight ripeness and oxidation on the nose, but well integrated, especially on the palate with beautiful freshness and elegance.Tilman OCT24: Nicely integrated acidity, present and fresh, with a pleasant ripeness that is wonderfully reminiscent of sherry, nutty on the back and with a great balance.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€118.67 / 1 Liter)
Labruyère 1er Cru - Rilly la Montagne MAGNUM
100% Pinot Noir 85% are aged in oak barrels Premier Cru terroir : Rilly la MontagneSoil : Sandy-clay-limestone Average age of vines : 50 years Dosage: 0g/l
Content: 1.5 Liter (€71.33 / 1 Liter)
Labruyère 1er Cru - Ludes MAGNUM
67% Pinot Noir, 33% Pinot Meunier100% are aged in oak barrels Premier Cru terroir : Ludes Soil : Sandy-clay-limestone Average age of vines : 42 years Dosage : 0 g/l
Content: 1.5 Liter (€71.33 / 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)
New Discoveries – 4-Bottle Tasting Pack Labruyère & Limar
Sometimes it's the newest discoveries that leave the strongest impression. With Alexis Limar and the two new Premier Cru single-vineyard Champagnes from Champagne Labruyère, we are delighted to introduce four wines that perfectly illustrate the exciting direction the new generation of Champagne is taking.Alexis Limar only took over his grandfather's small family estate in 2023, yet he has already developed a remarkably distinctive style. Across just three hectares of vineyards, he crafts Champagnes defined by precision, freshness and character. In the cellar, he relies on spontaneous fermentation, ageing exclusively in small Burgundy barrels, and avoids both fining and filtration. The result is a range of authentic, terroir-driven Champagnes with a strong sense of individuality.Labruyère, too, places terroir at the heart of its philosophy. With the new Premier Cru vineyards Rilly-la-Montagne and Ludes, the house expands its collection with two uncompromising single-vineyard Champagnes, both produced without dosage and expressing nothing but the character of their respective sites. Rilly-la-Montagne, a pure Pinot Noir, offers an open, juicy and remarkably precise expression of its terroir, while Ludes, a blend of Pinot Noir and Meunier, impresses with its powerful structure and remarkable depth. Both wines are entirely barrel-aged and beautifully demonstrate how two neighbouring Premier Cru vineyards can produce such distinctive expressions.The pack includes:Alexis Limar Nos Terres Amoureuses Brut NatureAlexis Limar Les Pieds dans la Terre 2020Labruyère 1er Cru – Rilly-la-MontagneLabruyère 1er Cru – LudesIncluding detailed producer information cards.4 bottles including tasting discount.Enjoy discovering!Your ChaCha Team
Content: 3 Liter (€63.33 / 1 Liter)
Labruyère Prologue JEROBOAM Extra-Brut
75% Pinot Noir, 25% Chardonnay From the plots Les Potences, Les Longues Raies, Les Rochelles, Champs Saint Martin in Verzenay 24% reserve wines 3% aged in wooden barrels at Domaine Jacques Prieur in Burgundy Five years of bottle aging Dosage: 1,6 g/l 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: 3 Liter (€116.33 / 1 Liter)
Champagne Labruyère – The Collection (6 bottles)
This tasting pack showcases the complete range of Champagne Labruyère – from the two newly released Premier Cru single-vineyard Champagnes to the estate's flagship wine: Edition XIII 2013.The Labruyère family, who also own the renowned Domaine Jacques Prieur in Burgundy, deliberately chose Verzenay, one of the most prestigious Grand Cru villages of the Montagne de Reims, as the home of their Champagne estate. Across just 6.6 hectares of vineyards, they craft terroir-driven Champagnes that combine precision, elegance and remarkable ageing potential. Every vineyard parcel is vinified separately, with the wines matured in stainless steel, demi-muids or oak barrels before spending at least three to five years on the lees.With Rilly-la-Montagne and Ludes, Labruyère introduces two more approachable Premier Cru cuvées that provide the perfect entry point into the estate's distinctive style. The undisputed highlight of the collection, however, is Edition XIII 2013 – a Grand Cru vintage Champagne that spent almost ten years ageing on its lees, beautifully demonstrating the depth, complexity and longevity that the terroir of Verzenay is capable of producing.The pack includes:PrologueApogéeParadoxe1er Cru – Rilly-la-Montagne1er Cru – LudesEdition XIII 2013Including detailed producer information cards.6 bottles including tasting discount.Enjoy discovering!Your ChaCha Team
Content: 4.5 Liter (€77.78 / 1 Liter)