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Champagne Paul Lebrun - Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Jules 2012

Champagne Paul Lebrun - Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Jules 2012

1*Étoile

Hachette

Chardonnay
complex
honeyed notes
chalky finish
quince

"Beautiful complexity"

This 2012 vintage Extra Brut is an ode to the noble and courageous work of the vineyard. With its roots in Chardonnay, this oak-aged cuvée leaves mineral and floral notes on the palate. The expression of a great vintage!

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Estate

Champagne Paul Lebrun

Vintage

Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut - Jules

Vintage

2012

Designation

Champagne

Region

Champagne

Grape Varieties

Chardonnay

Regions

70% Côte des Blancs and 30% Côte de Sézanne, clay-limestone soils

Viticulture

HVE 3 Certification

Grape Harvest

Manuals

Wine Production

Traditional Champagne method, 70% aged in stainless steel tanks and 30% in oak barrels; a blend of grapes from the Cramant, Chouilly, and Vindey vineyards

Livestock Farming

Aged on lees for 9 years

Alcohol Content

12%

Residual sugars

5 g/L

Eye

Yellow color with golden highlights

Nose

Notes of nectarine, quince, honey, and pastry-like undertones; a chalky sensation that adds freshness; hints of white mushroom, mint, and fern; a light citrus note

Palate

Silky, clean, and well-rounded on the palate, with lovely density, supported by juicy acidity; the finish lingers with notes of chalk and fresh almonds

Serve

Between 6° et 8°C

Guard

2030

Food and Wine Pairings

Food and Wine Pairings

Enjoy it as an aperitif or with light dishes such as roast chicken, gratin Dauphinois, chanterelle mushrooms, or summer truffles...

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Hachette Wine Guide

Guide Hachette des vins

Wine noted (guide 2024) 1*Star (Very successful wine)

Rated estate (2026 guide) Award-winning wines (This producer’s wines regularly receive awards from the guide)

About the wine:

Well-structured and fresh, a vintage Blanc de Blancs with lovely complexity (dried fruits, pastries, and candied fruits).

About the estate:

A family that has been based in Cramant, in the heart of the Côte des Blancs, since 1836. They launched their first brand in 1902. In 1931, Paul Lebrun launched his own champagne. Today, his grandchildren, Nathalie and Jean Vignier, cultivate 16 hectares of Chardonnay around Cramant and in the Sézannais region.

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