Champagne Fleury - Blanc de Noirs Brut
2*Étoiles
Hachette
92/100
James Suckling
92/100
Decanter
90/100 Coup de Cœur
RVF
“Subtly enhanced by a hint of oak (from reserve wines aged in large oak casks), this is a remarkable expression of Pinot Noir: even the bubbles are generous, rising in fine strands against a perfectly golden hue. Rich and ripe, the nose combines hazelnut, candied fruit, quince paste, black berries, and mocha. The candied fruit takes on notes of apricot and nectarine on a full-bodied, long palate, marked on the finish by a touch of crème de cassis. Richness and elegance.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2020)
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Eye
Straw-yellow color, creamy foam
Nose
Expressive and elegant, with delicate fruity notes of white peach and iris
Palate
Fresh on the palate, creamy texture, good body, and lingering fruitiness
Serve
At 10°C
Drink before
2026
Food and wine pairings
Serve with scallop tartlets, guinea fowl breast with morel mushrooms, duck breast with Epoisses sauce, or rice pudding with chestnuts and figs...
Decanter
Wine rated (2021 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2021 guide) Recommended
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (2020 guide) 2* Stars (Outstanding wine)
Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)
About the wine:
With subtle woody notes (from reserve wines aged in oak casks), this is a remarkable expression of Pinot Noir: even the bubbles are generous, rising in fine strands against a perfectly golden hue. Rich and ripe, the nose combines hazelnut, candied fruit, quince paste, black berries, and mocha. The candied fruit takes on notes of apricot and nectarine on a full-bodied, long palate, marked on the finish by a touch of crème de cassis. Richness and elegance.
About the estate:
A renowned winery in the Côte des Bar (Aube) region, founded in 1895. Émile Fleury was the first to graft Pinot Noir; Robert sold his first bottles in 1929, and Jean-Pierre is a pioneer of biodynamic viticulture in Champagne: he converted his 15 hectares to biodynamic farming as early as 1989. Twenty years later, his three children joined the business: Morgane runs a wine shop in Paris, Jean-Sébastien oversees winemaking, and Benoît manages the vineyards.
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated wine (2022 guide) 90/100 Favorite
Rated estate (2023 guide) 1*Star (Up-and-coming stars or quality winemakers producing wines of a high standard—you won’t be disappointed when you taste the wines from these estates)
About the wine:
The 2017 Blanc de Noirs showcases the fine character of a lively Pinot Noir with a creamy mousse.
About the estate:
A pioneer of biodynamic viticulture in Champagne since 1989, the Fleury family crafts delicious, Pinot Noir-dominant champagnes from grapes grown in their own vineyards and from organic grapes they purchase. Their Barséquan vineyard is maturing, and the viticultural practices they’ve implemented add extra depth of flavor to wines partially aged in oak, under cork (Boléro, vintage extra-brut), and without sulfur for certain cuvées. Unconventional in the world of Champagne, this visionary house expresses the roundness and maturity of Aube Pinot Noir in a delicious range of wines. Jean-Sébastien Fleury has brilliantly taken up the torch from his father Jean-Pierre, a biodynamic winemaker respected by his peers.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2018 guide) 92/100
Rated estate (2018 guide) Recommended
About the wine:
Beautiful floral notes with light, vibrant red fruit and hints of brioche. The palate is crisp and silky, with delicate aromas of red fruit.