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Champagne Labbé & Fils - 1er Cru Brut Tradition

Name: Champagne Labbé & Fils - 1er Cru Brut Tradition
Brand: Labbé & Fils Champagne
Rating: 3.5 (102 reviews)

Champagne 1er Cru|Sparkling wine

3.5/5 (102 customers)

2*Coup de Coeur

Hachette

“Formerly known as Carte Blanche, the Tradition cuvée reflects the vineyard’s grape varieties, with Pinot Noir (65%) taking center stage; Meunier (20%) and Chardonnay round out the blend. A blend of young wines, based on the 2016 harvest and the two previous vintages, it was vinified without malolactic fermentation. Our tasters praise this ‘winemaker’s wine’ and ‘terroir-driven wine.’ With its partridge-eye-hued color, intense and straightforward nose of jammy red fruits, and a very persistent palate that combines fullness, vinous character, integrity, and liveliness, it offers a remarkable expression of Pinot Noir. We also appreciate its “precise dosage”—in fact, this champagne has very little dosage for a brut. It is equally at home as an aperitif or with a meal.” (Le Guide Hachette des Vins 2020) Incredible value for the price!

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Estate

Champagne Labbé & Fils

Vintage

1er Cru Brut Tradition

Designation

Champagne 1er Cru

Region

Champagne

Grape Varieties

65 % Pinot Noir et 20% Pinot Meunier, 15 % Chardonnay

Terroirs

Clay-limestone and sand

Viticulture

Traditional and refined

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Making

The simplest and most natural way to let the terroir and the grapes express themselves: the Champagne method, with filtering and light fining

Alcohol content

12.5%

Residual sugars

6 g/l

Eye

Generous, full-bodied foam. A golden color with rosy highlights. Fine bubbles and lovely effervescence.

Nose

Charming and elegant, with aromas of fruit—apple, pear, and citrus, including grapefruit—accented by subtle hints of dried fruit and hazelnut

Palate

The bold attack gives way to a full-bodied yet refined Champagne that is very flavorful and full of subtlety. A pleasant surprise.

Serve

At 10–12°C

Drink before

2024

Food and Wine Pairings

It pairs well both as an aperitif and with festive dishes such as fish terrine, scallops in sauce, and lobster...

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Guide Hachette des vins

Wine rated (2020 guide) Favorite (Outstanding Wine)

Rated estate (2020 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

Formerly known as Carte Blanche, the Tradition cuvée reflects the vineyard’s grape varieties, with Pinot Noir (65%) taking center stage; Meunier (20%) and Chardonnay round out the blend. A blend of young wines, based on the 2016 harvest and the two previous vintages, it was vinified without malolactic fermentation. Our tasters praise this “winemaker’s wine,” this “terroir-driven wine.” With its partridge-eye-hued color, its intense and straightforward nose of jammy red fruits, and its very persistent palate—combining fullness, vinous character, integrity, and liveliness—it offers a remarkable expression of Pinot Noir. We also appreciate its “precise dosage”; in fact, this champagne has a very low dosage for a brut. It is equally at home as an aperitif or with a meal.

About the estate:

Since the late 19th century, the Labbe family has passed down the estate from father to son in Chamery, a Premier Cru located on the northern slope of the Montagne de Reims—a place well worth a visit for the soaring spire of its church. They have been producing their champagne since Didier Labbe joined the business in 1975; today, he is assisted by his sons Damien and Jérôme. Managing 10 hectares, these winemakers draw inspiration from biodynamic practices (though they are not certified) and practice plot-by-plot winemaking.

Customer Rating

3.5/5

based on 102 reviews