Champagne Fleury - Blanc de Noirs Brut

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, dark 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 hint of crème de cassis. Rich and elegant.

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 biodynamics in Champagne, having converted his 15 hectares to biodynamic farming as early as 1989. Twenty years later, his three children took over: Morgane runs a wine shop in Paris, Jean-Sébastien oversees winemaking, and Benoît manages the vineyards.

The 2017 Blanc de Noirs Base showcases the fine character of a lively Pinot Noir with a creamy mousse.

A pioneer of biodynamic viticulture in Champagne since 1989, the Fleury family crafts delicious, predominantly Pinot Noir champagnes from grapes grown in their own vineyards and from organic grapes they purchase. Their vineyard in Barséquan is maturing, and the viticultural practices they’ve implemented add extra layers of flavor to wines that are partially aged in oak, under cork (Boléro, vintage extra-brut), and—for certain cuvées—without sulfur. Unconventional in the world of Champagne, this visionary house expresses the roundness and maturity of Pinot from the Aube region 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.

Beautiful floral notes with light, vibrant red fruit and hints of brioche. On the palate, it has a crisp, silky texture with delicate aromas of red fruit.