Cuvée 06 - Zero Dosage Grand Cru
Champagne Leclaire-ThiefaineVery pure and lively Extra-Brut champagne from 100% chardonnay. Impressive clean nose with floral notes, hazelnut and biscuit, refreshing minerality and clean on the palate, refined mousse and an intensely persistent finish. Delicious with grilled fish and shellfish, especially oysters or lobster.
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 | Sourced from Grand Cru vineyards in the Côtes des Blancs. The vineyards are cultivated with maximum respect for the environment without the use of herbicides. |
|---|---|
| Vinification | The grapes are picked entirely by hand. The base of the wine is supplemented with reserve wine, followed by bottle aging for at least 5 years. No dosage (extra brut). |
| Oak aging | Partially |
| Ageing potential | up to 8 years after purchase |
| Alcohol percentage | 12.5% |
| Closure | Natural cork |
