Cuvée 03 - Cramant Grand Cru
Champagne Leclaire-ThiefainePrestigious and lively champagne made from 100% chardonnay. Refined mineral nose with fresh fruit, lush and pure on the palate, some toast, refined mousse and a long refreshing finish.
Delicious in combination with refined dishes with, for example, white truffle and parmesan.
Appellation
Champagne
Grape variety
chardonnay
Style
Rich & Exuberant
Format
750 ml
Available
€69.95
The winemaker
| Winemaker | Country | Region |
|---|---|---|
| Champagne Leclaire-Thiefaine | France | Champagne |
About the winemaker
Domaine Leclaire-Thiéfaine is spearheaded by sixth-generation winemaker Constantin Leclaire, a Champagne native passionate for regional viticultural tradition. After graduating high school, Constantin traveled to Chile and South Africa where he deepened his knowledge at various wineries, before returning to France to manage the family estate. Constantin works the vineyards as purely as possible, the use of pesticides is out of the question. Respect and preservation of the soil, the surrounding life and the identity of the different plots results in the purest reflection of the Avize terroir, known as one of the most prestigious Cru’s within the Côtes des Blancs.
Vineyard management
Practising organics
Details
| Vineyard | Comes from the oldest parcel of the domain, a Grand Cru vineyard near Cramant in the Côtes des Blancs. Strict selection, the vineyards are cultivated with maximum respect for the environment without the use of herbicides. |
|---|---|
| Vinification | The grapes are picked entirely by hand. Vinification and maturation for 9 months in oak barrels, after which the wine is supplemented with reserve wine, followed by bottle maturation for at least 5 years. Disgorgement is followed by a dosage of 2 gr/liter (extra brut). |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Ageing potential | up to 8 years after purchase |
| Alcohol percentage | 12.5% |
| Closure | Natural cork |
