Champagne Leclerc Briant - Millésime Extra Brut 2019
96/100
Jeb Dunnuck
95/100
James Suckling
“Stunning purity!”
"The 2019 Millésime Extra Brut Champagne has a brilliant straw-yellow color and offers intense, precise notes of fresh pear, crushed stone, delicate mineral notes, Meyer lemon, and fresh lemongrass. With a light mousse and plenty of energy, this wine is concentrated and savory, yet light on the palate. Elegant, fruity, and long on the finish, it is a very pleasant wine. It has a clean finish of lemon balm and great purity, while remaining compact and refined.” (Jeb Dunnuck).
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Eye
Pale yellow color with buttercup-yellow highlights and a string of fine, lively bubbles
Nose
Bold and complex, with notes of damp chalk with a marine undertone, quince, lemon, and honeysuckle, along with roasted hazelnuts and jasmine blossoms
Palate
Fruity and full-bodied, with a rich texture supported by citrus acidity; exceptionally pure, with a well-balanced, harmonious finish
Serve
At 10-12°C
Drink before
2031
Food and wine pairings
Perfect as an aperitif, it pairs beautifully with salmon tartare, roasted octopus, a chickpea and feta salad, an autumn fruit tart, a citrus-flavored Breton shortbread...
Bettane & Desseauve
Rated estate (2026 guide) 4*Stars (Producers of the very highest quality, the pride of French viticulture)
About the estate:
This Epernay-based brand, a pioneer of organic viticulture in Champagne and founded by the Leclerc family in 1872, experienced a renaissance under the leadership of Pascal Leclerc Briant in the 1990s and 2000s. The wine merchant was acquired in 2012 by an American couple, Mark Nunnelly and Denise Dupré, who are passionate about champagne and the French art of living. The house has now reached a brilliant maturity, complemented by the spectacular revival of the Hôtel Royal Champagne. All the champagnes, produced using biodynamic viticulture, possess great character and an intense, profound expression. Hervé Jestin, the cellar master, crafts wines that inspire our admiration.
Decanter
Rated Winery Recommended
RVF - La Revue du Vin de France / Guide des Meilleurs Vins de France
Rated estate (2026 guide) 2*Stars (These exceptional estates, often boasting fabulous terroirs, are must-haves that, thanks to the consistency and excellence of their wines, deserve a place in the cellars of discerning wine lovers)
About the estate:
Acquired in 2012 by a passionate American couple, this small winery has risen from the ashes thanks to wines with remarkable character. The vineyards are cultivated using biodynamic methods, and the winery sources its wines from organic or biodynamic growers. The majority of its wines come from exceptional terroirs (Mailly, Le Mesnil, Cumières...). Hervé Jestin has been working with the house for several years, bringing his well-known talent to the table. The Abyss cuvées—champagnes submerged at the bottom of the sea for 12 months off the coast of the island of Ouessant—possess a distinct identity, as do the single-vineyard wines Château d'Avize and Les Mont Ferrés. Partial aging in wood, low dosage, tension, and vinous character are the hallmarks of this fine house.
Wine Spectator
Estate rated "Recommended" (Wine producer recommended by Wine Spectator)
Jancis Robinson
Rated: Recommended
James Suckling
Wine rated (2025 guide) 95/100
Rated: Recommended
About the wine:
A sweet tart made with butter cookies, apples, and pears. Full-bodied and intense, yet not overly 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 the wine:
The 2019 Millésime Extra Brut Champagne has a brilliant straw-yellow color and offers intense, precise notes of fresh pear, crushed stone, delicate mineral notes, Meyer lemon, and fresh lemongrass. With a light mousse and plenty of energy, this wine is concentrated and savory, yet light on the palate. Elegant, fruity, and long-finishing, it is a very pleasant wine. It has a clean finish of lemon balm and great purity, while remaining compact and refined. Best enjoyed within the next 15 years or more. Dosage of 1.5 grams per liter and has just been disgorged.
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