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Leclaire-Thiefaine

A mature family tradition reinterpreted

Leclaire-Thiefaine is the perfect example of a family winery: Constantin is the 6th generation of the small 3-hectare Leclaire-Thiefaine estate with vineyards in the Grand Cru villages of Avize and Cramant. Founded in 1878, the current name comes from Constantin's father Reynald Leclaire, who married Virginie Thiefaine in 1991. Under his father, several cuvées were named after the four children, who are all actively involved in the business.

Constantin has now taken over the reins and is completely reorganising everything: you can sense his vision of producing particularly expressive champagnes that differ from the super-elegant, polished ones of the Côte des Blancs. The initial mentor of the new style was his neighbour Erick De Sousa, who is famous for his biodynamic approach to viticulture. Constantin is bursting with energy and his champagnes also radiate this: The interplay of oxidation, fullness and taut acidity is perfectly to the point. He also emphasises long bottle ageing and experiments with ageing under cork.

The combination of experience and innovation results in exciting, highly unique creations: Classicism and tradition meet modernity - we are extremely excited to see where Constantin's vision will develop over the next few years!

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Leclaire Thiefaine Cuvée 01 Le Grand Cru d'Avize

100% Chardonnay from the Grand Cru vineyards of Avize > 4 years bottle aging on the lees Dosage: 4 g/l Named after a daughter of the familyCuvée 01 Apolline Grand Cru d'Avize is a lightly dosed champagne with a subtly chalky, floral nose.On the palate, the champagne impresses with immense freshness and a range of aromas that includes both the character of the terroir and great elegance. Nicola FEB24: Aromatic, creamy, full-bodied with a straightforward finish, has a slightly matured aspect due to the oxidative style. Moritz FEB24: More mature than the last releases: Wonderful aromas of hayflower, white almond, and fresh garden herbs. Despite the light, well-integrated oxidative notes, the Apolline comes across quite fresh and straightforward, creating a wonderful symbiosis between nose and palate. Daniela Dejnega: Typical aromas of aged Chardonnay: creamy, subtly vanilla and also very rich with notes of brittle and buttercream paired with a tight acid structure. Thanks to low dosage and long aging, it never seems too cheesy. Nicola JUN22: Very nicely developed, great body, complex, clean polished + approachable, great drinkability. Gets richer, more lush when open. Gets even more drinkable with time! With beautiful silky honey notes and nutty-brioche finish. Moritz AUG22: Straight with ripeness, with an incredibly fine aroma of salt lemon and wet limestone. The perlage dances super fine over the tongue, making the wine seem extremely elegant. With time, the nose opens up again. The initial fresh salt lemon evolves into a softer grilled lemon. This is joined by notes of salted caramel and a slightly nutty marzipan finish. Elegant, complex BdB with an incredibly long finish. Moritz OCT22: The beautiful golden-yellow color immediately catches your eye and you immediately want to put your nose in the glass. A certain warmth flows through the body. The slightly oxidative nose is incredibly exciting. Nutty, notes of salted caramel, wet stones and subtle citrus zest flow towards you. The champagne appears fresher on the palate than on the nose, but the taste reflects the smell incredibly well. The taut, crisp acidity animate to drink and unfortunately the bottle is drunk far too quickly.

Content: 0.75 Liter (€68.67* / 1 Liter)

€51.50*

Leclaire Thiefaine Cuvée 00 Terre Blanche "Liège"

100% Chardonnay From Premier Cru vineyards at Côte des Blancs> 2 years bottle aging on the lees - aged under cork (liege) Dosage: 4 g/lBase 2020 with reserve wines from 2016, 2017, 2018

Content: 0.75 Liter (€71.33* / 1 Liter)

€53.50*

Leclaire Thiefaine Cuvée 02 Guillemette Le Rosé Extra Brut

92% Chardonnay, 8% Pinot Noir Dosage: 4 g/l At least 4 years aging in the cellar. The Rosé Cuvée 02 Guillemette comes with really juicy aromas in the glass and is not overloaded, but fine and firm on the palate. Nicola FEB24: Aromatic rosé with not too much fruit because it only has a small red wine component, spicy, powerful. Moritz FEB24: A very fresh and straightforward rosé. Very subtle aromas of blood orange, tropical citrus fruits, and a very fine herbaceousness waft towards you very quietly. On the palate, it's more herbal/spicy than on the nose, with the fruit taking more of a back seat. The gripping acidity brings tremendous tension. Nicola JUN22: very fresh rosé, juicy and summery!

Content: 0.75 Liter (€71.33* / 1 Liter)

€53.50*

Leclaire Thiefaine Cuvée 03 Constantin Grand Cru de Cramant V.V.

100% Chardonnay From the Grand Cru vineyards of Cramant (old vines) Vinified in wooden barrels for 9 months > 5 years bottle aging on the lees Dosage: 2 g/l Named after a son of the family This cuvée is made from grapes grown on the estate's oldest plots, selected with the greatest care to bring out the unique nuances of the terroir (Le Grand Cru de Cramant) of the Côte des Blancs. Aromas of fresh fruit and a creamy-mineral persistence are supported by toasted notes. Gripping on the palate with a fresh minerality. Nicola FEB24: Minimal sherry note, matured, with a finish of salted caramel. Moritz FEB24: Despite the beautiful maturity (slight oxidative notes), the Cuvée Constantin appears quite austere. Wet stones, citric, but also aromas like white almond and salted caramel are found. On the palate, the aromas from the nose appear somewhat more tart under the present acidity. The long finish leaves a nicely chalky/mineral aftertaste, which gives the champagne even more grip and length. Nicola JUN22: Perhaps the most chalky, mineral from the range, but again that lovely ripened fruit note. Exciting mildly spicy complex tone. On the 3rd day: racy, spicy notes, strong character with enormous drinking flow. Moritz OCT22: The rich style of Leclaire-Thiefaine is conveyed most strongly in Cuvée 03 Constantin. The slightly oxidative nose shows a wonderfully profound spice and orange fruit. On the palate, an interplay of aromas of orange citrus fruits, spice and light notes of brioche is carried by the incredibly elegant perlage. A champagne that hugs you and won't let go.

Content: 0.75 Liter (€86.67* / 1 Liter)

€65.00*

Leclaire Thiefaine Cuvée 06 L´Extra Brut

100% Chardonnay > 5 years bottle aging on the lees Dosage: 1 g/l This extra brut offers aromas of fresh hazelnuts, white flowers and butter biscuits. However, its minerality does not allow the champagne to become too lush and gives it a pleasant freshness. Intense deep golden colour. Nicola JUN22: Very crisp and straight, acidity present but with nice fruit. Straightforward, not too austere, clean. Becomes fuller and more complex with time!

Content: 0.75 Liter (€86.67* / 1 Liter)

€65.00*

Leclaire Thiefaine Cuvée 06 Zero Dosage

100% Chardonnay Grand Cru From differemt Grand Cru vineyards of the Côte des Blancs > 5 years bottle aging on the lees Dosage: 0g/l This extra brut offers aromas of fresh hazelnuts, white flowers and butter biscuits. However, its minerality does not allow the champagne to become too lush and gives it a pleasant freshness. Intense deep golden colour. Nicola JUN22: Very crisp and straight, acidity present but with nice fruit. Straightforward, not too austere, clean. Becomes fuller and more complex with time!

Content: 0.75 Liter (€92.00* / 1 Liter)

€69.00*

Leclaire Thiefaine Cuvée 05 Millésimé 2017

100% Chardonnay from the Grand Cru vineyards of Avize > 6 years bottle aging on the lees Dosage: 4 g/l The Cuvée 05 is Leclaire Thiefaine's vintage champagne and is only produced in the best years.Good structure and very rich in finesse with a pleasant melt on the palate. The perfect accompaniment to fine poultry such as partridge or pheasant. Daniela Dejnega: Associations of butterscotch, roasted almonds, honey, bee sting, buttercream and frankfurter wreath, along with a perky animating acidity, make this vintage champagne seem voluminous, oily and broad but never heavy.

Content: 0.75 Liter (€105.33* / 1 Liter)

€79.00*

Framed Map Avize Grand Cru Plastic Frame

Mapping Champagne by Charles Curtis (Master of Wine) & Steve De Long The great wine cartographer Louis Larmat produced the only detailed maps of Champagne in the 1940s.Charles Curtis (MW) and Steve De Long are now engaged in a modern update and expansion of Larmat's pioneering work to add to the collection. So that the wonderfully designed maps can also be admired in our country, Champagne Characters has imported these copies directly from the USA. The card is mounted in a high-quality plastic frame with a passe-partout. Enclosed is an accompanying Avize Grand Cru brochure, which offers a tour of the village's terroir and its unique wines, a complete list of the lieux-dits grown (or partially grown) in the commune, and a directory of its winemakers. Frame dimensions: 51.5 x 41.2 cm Plastic, white

€99.00*

Framed Map Avize Grand Cru Wooden Frame

Mapping Champagne by Charles Curtis (Master of Wine) & Steve De Long The great wine cartographer Louis Larmat produced the only detailed maps of Champagne in the 1940s. Charles Curtis (MW) and Steve De Long are now engaged in a modern update and expansion of Larmat's pioneering work to add to the collection. So that the wonderfully designed maps can also be admired in our country, Champagne Characters has imported these copies directly from the USA. The card is mounted in a high-quality wooden frame with a passe-partout. Enclosed is an accompanying Avize Grand Cru brochure, which offers a tour of the village's terroir and its unique wines, a complete list of the lieux-dits grown (or partially grown) in the commune, and a directory of its winemakers. Frame dimensions: 51.5 x 41.5 cm Wooden frame

€109.00*

Leclaire Thiefaine Cuvée 01 Apolline MAGNUM Extra Brut

Content: 1.5 Liter (€90.00* / 1 Liter)

€135.00*

Leclaire Thiefaine Cuvée 02 Guillemette Rosé MAGNUM Extra Brut

92% Chardonnay, 8% Pinot Noir > 4 years bottle aging on the lees Dosage: 4 g/l Named after a daughter of the family The "Le Rosé" Cuvée 02 Guillemette comes with really juicy aromas in the glass and is not overloaded, but fine and firm on the palate. A refreshing minerality ensures a very good drinking flow. Just the right thing for the summer months, but also tastes good in winter :-)

Content: 1.5 Liter (€95.33* / 1 Liter)

€143.00*

Leclaire Thiefaine Cuvée 03 Grand Cru de Cramant V.V. MAGNUM

Content: 1.5 Liter (€104.67* / 1 Liter)

€157.00*

Leclaire Thiefaine Cuvée 01 Grand Cru d'Avize JEROBOAM Extra Brut

100% Chardonnay from the Grand Cru vineyards of Avize > 4 years bottle aging on the lees Dosage: 4 g/l Cuvée 01 Grand Cru d'Avize is a lightly dosed champagne with a subtly chalky, floral nose. On the palate, the champagne impresses with immense freshness and a range of aromas that includes both the character of the terroir and great elegance. Moritz OCT22: The beautiful golden-yellow color immediately catches your eye and you immediately want to put your nose in the glass. A certain warmth flows through the body. The slightly oxidative nose is incredibly exciting. Nutty, notes of salted caramel, wet stones and subtle citrus zest flow towards you. The champagne appears fresher on the palate than on the nose, but the taste reflects the smell incredibly well. The taut, crisp acidity animate to drink and unfortunately the bottle is drunk far too quickly.

Content: 3 Liter (€138.33* / 1 Liter)

€415.00*

Leclaire Thiefaine Cuvée 05 Millésime 1999 MAGNUM

100% Chardonnay from the Grand Cru vineyards of Avize > 15 years bottle aging on the lees Dosage: 4 g/l The Cuvée 05 is Leclaire Thiefaine's vintage champagne and is only produced in the best years.Good structure and very rich in finesse with a pleasant melt on the palate. The perfect accompaniment to fine poultry such as partridge or pheasant. Daniela Dejnega: Associations of butterscotch, roasted almonds, honey, bee sting, buttercream and frankfurter wreath, along with a perky animating acidity, make this vintage champagne seem voluminous, oily and broad but never heavy.

Content: 1.5 Liter (€300.00* / 1 Liter)

€450.00*

Leclaire Thiefaine Cuvée 03 Grand Cru de Cramant V.V. JEROBOAM

Content: 3 Liter (€172.33* / 1 Liter)

€517.00*