Ruppert-Leroy
Bénédicte and Emmanuel Leroy are the founders of the small but highly sought-after Domaine Ruppert-Leroy. Bénédicte’s father, Gérard, began growing vines in the 1980s and, for a long time, sold his produce to the local co-operative and négociants. However, he did things differently from the outset, cultivating the 4 hectares of vineyards without synthetic inputs. Bénédicte – who is actually a PE teacher – and Emmanuel are consistently continuing along this path.
As a result, in their vineyards, which are situated in Essoyes in the very south of Champagne (a stone’s throw from Burgundy), you can eat wild herbs straight from the ground. The biodynamic approach ensures that the rows of vines, planted with Pinot Noir and a little Chardonnay, are teeming with life, buzzing and humming with activity. Hay and manure are produced on the estate, and horses are preferred to tractors for tilling the soil.
This consistently natural approach is also maintained in the cellar. Spontaneous fermentation, ageing in used oak, no fining or filtration, and – if at all – minimal sulphur use are the hallmarks here. The champagnes are distinctive, creamy and yet possess an enormous mineral intensity; they are herbaceous and spicy, yet always refined and balanced. Lively, individual and full of character, these champagnes always carry a hint of Burgundy.
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Ruppert-Leroy 11,12,13...2022 - Bio
50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Noir Solera champagne with a perpetuum solera started in 2011 Dosage: 0g/l 18-20 months of bottle maturity Vinified in oak It's a strong character with fine bubbles and stimulating accidity. Due to the solera character it has a great completeness and has many complex flavours.Nicola MAR25: Accessible release, generous in its tautness, structure, beautiful fruit flavours, you really enjoy it and want to get to know it better and discover it further. Violet-cherry flavour, exciting, beguiling, but serious.Tilman MAR25: First relatively structured, then more aromatic, taut, but softer at the back, red fruity, has something of blackcurrant, earthy, chalky, develops well, enormous potential.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€92.00 / 1 Liter)
Ruppert-Leroy Cuvée Fosse-Grely V22 - Bio
50% Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay From the plot La Fosse - clay-limestone soil with a large part of red clay Dosage: 0g/l 18-20 months of bottle maturity Vinification: 6 months in stainless steel and large wood Alcoholic fermentation and aging on lees in barrels and large wooden casks for 9 months Natural malolactic fermentation Without the addition of sulfurTilman MAR25: A clear Chardonnay imprint provides a somewhat more citric flavour, blood orange, some citrus zest. Crisper and fresher than Papillon and Cognaux, but becomes softer, nuttier and spicier on the finish thanks to the Pinot Noir. Spans a great arc, both straightforward and generous. Tasting: citrus fruits, quince, vineyard peach, fennel, mint and liquorice. Taste explosion and good length in the mouth, subtle bitter note and a lot of minerality in the finish.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€96.00 / 1 Liter)
Ruppert-Leroy Cuvée Les Cognaux V22 - Bio
100% Pinot NoirFrom the Les Cognaux plot, on clay-limestone soil with a large proportion of grey clayDosage: 0g/l18 to 20 months of bottle agingNo addition of sulphur9 months of alcoholic fermentation and aging in barrels and wooden vatsNatural malolactic fermentationNicola MAR25: The least fruity and darkest (in terms of flavour) of the series, yet the softest, creamiest. Very exciting, also different perlage, has a different dimension than fruit and structure, stony, cool flavour. Tilman MAR25: Darker, deeper, smokier, creamy and soft at the same time, difficult to put into words, opens up a completely different dimension, stony, mineral.Tasting: Fresh fruits: wild strawberries, quince, nectarine, ripe lemon. Straightforward, silky and taut wine. Long finish on the palate with plenty of minerality.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€96.00 / 1 Liter)
Ruppert-Leroy Cuvée Papillon V22 - Bio
100% Pinot Noir From the La Fosse parcel, on clay-limestone soil with a majority of red clay 18 to 20 months of bottle maturity Without the addition of sulphur Aged for 9 months in barrels and large casks Natural malolactic fermentationNicola MAR25: Starts with a great aroma spectacle, then taut towards the back with a lot of seriousness, racy, pithy, demanding, but a really exciting journey of discovery, fruit very discreet, the mineral aromas dominate.Tilman MAR25: More angular and tighter than the Solera ‘11,12,13’, but has great length, is somewhat brighter, spicier and more savoury, fresh and yet Burgundian, mineral, black tea, spices, juicy. Tasting: Notes of ripe blood orange, cooked apple, peach and red fruits. Nice length with lots of minerality on the finish.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€96.00 / 1 Liter)
Ruppert-Leroy Cuvée Martin Fontaine V22 - Bio
100% Chardonnay From the Martin Fontaine plot, on a clay-limestone soil with a large part of white limestone. Dosage: 0g/l 18 to 20 months of bottle maturity Without the addition of sulfur Alcoholic fermentation and aging in barrels and large wooden casks for 9 months Natural malolactic fermentation Tasting: floral notes, orange, ripe lemon and white fruits, pears. Finesse, nice length in the mouth with a lot of minerality in the finish.
Content: 0.75 Liter (€96.00 / 1 Liter)
Ruppert-Leroy – 4-Bottle Fan Pack
Few estates embody our philosophy of terroir-driven Grower Champagne as consistently as Ruppert-Leroy. Located in the village of Essoyes in the Côte des Bar, this small family domaine has long been regarded as one of the pioneers of organic and biodynamic viticulture in Champagne. Rather than focusing on grape varieties or blending styles, the estate places each individual vineyard parcel at the heart of its work. This selection offers the perfect opportunity to explore four distinct single-vineyard Champagnes. Although they all originate from the same vintage and are crafted according to the very same philosophy, each cuvée expresses a unique personality. This is exactly what makes Ruppert-Leroy so fascinating: the wines are not primarily a reflection of the winemaker, but of the individual terroirs from which they come. A perfect tasting set for anyone who would like to discover just how profoundly vineyard site can shape the character of a Champagne. Includes: Ruppert-Leroy Cuvée Les Cognaux V22 – Organic Ruppert-Leroy Cuvée Martin Fontaine V22 – Organic Ruppert-Leroy Cuvée Fosse-Grely V22 – Organic Ruppert-Leroy Cuvée Papillon V22 – Organic Including detailed information cards about the estate and each individual cuvée. 4 bottles including our tasting discount. Enjoy your tasting! Your ChaCha Team
Content: 3 Liter (€88.33 / 1 Liter)