Champagne Leclaire-Thiefaine

Constantin Leclaire

Constantin Leclaire, a native of Champagne and upholder of viticultural tradition, is the sixth generation to tend the family estate at Avize at the helm of the Leclaire Champagne House that was founded in 1878. Following the marriage his father Reynald Leclaire to his mother Virginie Thiefaine the House bearing their two names came into being in 1991: Champagne Leclaire-Thiefaine. A small-scale family domain where passion for terroir and the pursuit of the highest possible quality come together. Today, the four equally passionate children each contribute in their own way to the development of this small family domain with its deeply anchored roots, with Constantin as winemaker at the head of the domain. A subtle blend of tradition and innovation results in a refined and elegant style and a pure expression of the Avize terroir. Today, Domaine Leclaire-Thiéfaine covers approximately six hectares of vines, the majority of which are located in the prestigious Côte des Blancs grand crus of Avize, Cramant and Oger. Website: www.champagneleclairethiefaine.com

Constantin Leclaire

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.

€54.95

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Cuvée 00 - Terre Blanche 1er Cru

Elegant and lively fine champagne from exclusively chardonnay. The base of the wine is supplemented with 17% reserve wine (Grand Cru). Notes of white fruit and citrus, floral and refreshing, refined mousse and notes of dried fruit on the palate, minerality and a long refined finish. Excellent aperitif wine.

Producent	Appellation	Style
Champagne Leclaire-Thiefaine	Champagne	Rich & Exuberant
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
No	Practising organics	750 ml

Cuvée 00 - Terre Blanche 1er Cru Tiré Liège

€59.50

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Cuvée 00 - Terre Blanche 1er Cru Tiré Liège

Structured and lively fine champagne from exclusively chardonnay. The base of the wine is supplemented with 17% reserve wine (Grand Cru). Notes of white fruit and citrus, floral and refreshing, refined mousse and notes of dried fruit in the mouth, salty minerality and a long refined finish. Excellent aperitif wine.

Producent	Appellation	Style
Champagne Leclaire-Thiefaine	Champagne	Rich & Exuberant
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
No	Practising organics	750 ml

€59.95

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Cuvée 01 - Le Grand Cru d'Avize

Gastronomic and lively champagne from 100% chardonnay. Refined mineral nose with floral notes, pure and elegant on the palate with refined mousse and a long refined aftertaste. Excellent with caviar.

Producent	Appellation	Style
Champagne Leclaire-Thiefaine	Champagne	Rich & Exuberant
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
Partially	Practising organics	750 ml

€59.95

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Cuvée 02 Guillemette - Le Rosé 1er Cru

Gastronomic rosé champagne from 95% Chardonnay Premier Cru and 5% Pinot Noir Grand Cru. Rich nose with red fruit and citrus (grapefruit), refreshing and elegant on the palate with, with aromas of red fruit, orange zest, minerality and a long refined finish. Delicious with raw hams, tuna and poultry.

Producent	Appellation	Style
Champagne Leclaire-Thiefaine	Champagne	Rich & Exuberant
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
No	Practising organics	750 ml

€69.95

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Cuvée 03 - Cramant Grand Cru

Prestigious 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.

Producent	Appellation	Style
Champagne Leclaire-Thiefaine	Champagne	Rich & Exuberant
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
Yes	Practising organics	750 ml

€69.95

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Cuvée 06 - Zero Dosage Grand Cru

Very 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.

Producent	Appellation	Style
Champagne Leclaire-Thiefaine	Champagne	Rich & Exuberant
Oak aging	Vineyard management	Format
Partially	Practising organics	750 ml

French Wines

Many famous and very special wines are made in France. It is perhaps the wine country with the greatest wines and grapes. From the north east to the border with Spain, wines are made from many different grape varieties. Wine is part of the country's culture and a meal without wine is unthinkable here. French wine regions such as Burgundy, Bordeaux, Rhône, Loire, Alsace, Jura and Languedoc are just a few of the unique wine regions that can be found in the country.

French red wine

The main grapes for red wine in France are, without wanting to discredit any other grape variety: pinot noir, cabernet sauvignon, merlot and syrah. Pinot noir is the grape variety of Burgundy and great French wines such as Volnay, Pommard, Corton and Clos de Vougeot are made from this grape variety. Cabernet sauvignon and merlot are mainly planted in Bordeaux, the region of Saint-Emilion and Margaux. Finally, Syrah is the basis for the great wines from the northern Rhône, such as the famous wines Côte-Rôtie and Hermitage.

French White Wine

White wines are of course made throughout the country, but the most important areas for white wine are Loire, Burgundy and Alsace. Three wine regions located further north in France. Here, French wine is made from well-known grape varieties such as chardonnay, sauvignon blanc, pinot gris and riesling, but also from lesser-known varieties such as aligoté, chasselas, gewurztraminer and melon de bourgogne. Chardonnay is the basis for the white wines from Burgundy and in the Loire there are fine examples of the sauvignon grape from Sancerre and Pouilly-Fumé, for example.

French sparkling wines

In addition to the still wines, France is of course known for the sparkling wines that are made in Champagne, of course, but also in the Loire, Jura, Alsace and Burgundy. In Champagne, chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier form the basis of sparkling wines made with the classic second fermentation in the bottle. We offer you several sparkling wines from France, most of which are certified organic and are perfect as an aperitif or as an accompaniment to various dishes.