Champagne Leclerc Briant - Millésime Extra Brut 2019
96/100
Jeb Dunnuck
95/100
James Suckling
"Radiant purity!"
The 2019 Extra Brut Vintage Champagne has a bright straw yellow color and offers intense and precise notes of fresh pear, crushed stones, delicate mineral notes, Meyer lemon, and fresh lemongrass. With light mousse and lots of energy, this wine is concentrated and sapid, yet light on the palate. Elegant, fruity, and long on the palate, it is a very pleasant wine. It has a pure finish of lemon balm and lots of purity, while remaining compact and refined." (Jeb Dunnuck).
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Eye
Pale yellow color with golden highlights, string of fine, lively bubbles
Nose
Frank and complex, notes of wet chalk with marine tones, quince, lemon and honeysuckle, roasted hazelnuts and jasmine flower.
Mouth
Fruity and pulpy, coated and supported by citrus acidity, with great purity and a balanced, harmonious finish.
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairings
Ideal as an aperitif, it pairs perfectly with salmon tartare, roasted octopus, chickpea and feta salad, autumn fruit tart, Breton citrus shortbread, and more.
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide) 4 stars (Producers of very high quality, those who are the pride of French vineyards)
About the estate:
This brand, located in Epernay, a pioneer in organic viticulture in Champagne, was created by the Leclerc family in 1872 and experienced a renaissance under the leadership of Pascal Leclerc Briant in the 1990s and 2000s. The trading house was bought in 2012 by an American couple, Mark Nunnelly and Denise Dupré, who are passionate about champagne and the French art of living. Today, the house has reached a brilliant maturity, complemented by the spectacular revival of the Hôtel Royal Champagne. All the champagnes, produced using biodynamic viticulture, have great personality and intense, profound expression. Hervé Jestin, the cellar master, offers wines that inspire our admiration.
Decanter
Rated domain Recommended
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2026 guide) 2 stars (These very large estates, often blessed with fabulous terroirs, are must-haves which, thanks to their consistency and the excellence of their production, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers).
About the estate:
Acquired in 2012 by a passionate American couple, this small house has risen from the ashes thanks to wines with great personality. The vines are cultivated biodynamically and purchases are made from organic or biodynamic winegrowers. The majority of the supplies come from very fine terroirs (Mailly, Le Mesnil, Cumières, etc.). Hervé Jestin has been working with the estate for several years, bringing his well-known talent to bear. The Abyss cuvées, champagnes submerged at the bottom of the sea for 12 months off the coast of the island of Ouessant, have a real identity, as do the Château d'Avize and Les Mont Ferrés parcels. Partial aging in wood, low dosages, tension and vinosity are the hallmarks of this fine house.
Wine Spectator
Rated Recommended (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Jancis Robinson
Rated Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100
Rated Recommended
About wine:
Sweet tart with butter cookies, apples, and pears. Full-bodied, with great intensity, but without being too heavy, and always refined. Long and flavorful. Complex and satisfying. Exciting. 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay. Ready to drink now.
Jeb Dunnuck
Wine rated (2024 guide) 96/100
Rated Recommended
About wine:
The 2019 Millésime Extra Brut Champagne has a bright straw yellow color and offers intense and precise notes of fresh pear, crushed stone, delicate mineral notes, Meyer lemon, and fresh lemongrass. With a light mousse and lots of energy, this wine is concentrated and sapid, yet light on the palate. Elegant, fruity, and long on the palate, it is a very pleasant wine. It has a pure finish of lemon balm and lots of purity, while remaining compact and refined. Drink within the next 15 years or more. Dosage of 1.5 grams per liter and has just been disgorged.
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