Leclerc Briant

Blanc de Blancs 2018 | Bottle 75cl

Description

The Blanc de Blancs 2018 from Champagne Leclerc Briant is a refined and vibrant cuvée that exalts the energy and purity of the Chardonnay grape. With great freshness and exceptional delicacy, it is a perfect champagne for the aperitif or the beginning of a meal.

The making of the Blanc de Blancs 2018 Leclerc Briant champagne

The Blanc de Blancs 2018 is a champagne made exclusively from Chardonnay, the flagship grape of the Côte des Blancs. The 2018 vintage in Champagne was marked by exceptional climatic conditions, making this year a remarkable vintage for Chardonnays. After a rainy winter and a warm end of spring, the summer of 2018 was distinguished by a prolonged period of heat and drought, allowing the grapes to ripen under ideal conditions. The Chardonnays harvested in 2018 display a great aromatic concentration, with notes of ripe fruit and preserved mineral freshness. Thanks to cool nights at the end of the ripening cycle, the grapes retained a beautiful acidity, essential for the balance and finesse of these wines. This vintage thus gave birth to characterful Chardonnays, both generous and delicate, fully expressing the chalky terroir of Champagne.

The Chardonnay used for this cuvée comes from the terroirs of Trépail, Villers-Marmery, Billy le Grand, Bisseuil, and Vertus. The Blanc de Blancs 2018 Leclerc Briant was vinified and aged in vats for 85% and in barrels for the remaining 15%. It was bottled in June 2019 before spending 4 years in the cellars located in Epernay. Disgorgement took place from June 2023. The dosage of this cuvée is 1.9 g/l, making it an Extra Brut champagne, where the sugar does not interfere with the pure expression of the terroir and the grape. This low dosage reveals all the finesse and minerality of the Chardonnay.

Tasting of the cuvée

• Color

  The Blanc de Blancs 2018 Leclerc Briant presents a very pale color, adorned with green reflections, accompanied by a subtle foam and lively effervescence.

• Nose

  On the nose, this cuvée reveals delicate aromas of lemon, white flowers, and lemon oil, offering remarkable freshness.

• Palate

  On the palate, the Blanc de Blancs 2018 is characterized by great delicacy and subtle saltiness. The finish is marked by an elegant evanescence, leaving a sensation of purity and lightness.

Pairing suggestions

Appetizers

• Sea bream tartare with lime
• Parmesan-gratinated oysters
• Herb-crusted shrimp

Main courses

• Scallop carpaccio with caviar
• Green asparagus risotto
• Sea bass fillet with lemon butter

Desserts

• Lemon meringue tart
• Lemon and fresh mint sorbet
• Breton shortbread with orange zest

The price of the Blanc de Blancs 2018 Leclerc Briant bottle

The price of the Blanc de Blancs 2018 Leclerc Briant bottle is 104,95 €. This price reflects the origin of the grapes, but also its long aging.

Reviews of the Blanc de Blancs 2018 Leclerc Briant cuvée

Champagne enthusiasts particularly appreciate the delicacy and purity of this cuvée. The freshness and minerality are often highlighted in consumer reviews. Discover more reviews here: Reviews of the Blanc de Blancs 2018 Leclerc Briant cuvée.

Storing this champagne

To preserve all the qualities of the Blanc de Blancs 2018 Leclerc Briant, it is recommended to store it horizontally, at a temperature between 10 and 12°C, away from light. With its low dosage and delicate structure, this cuvée can be stored for 6 to 12 years, developing new aromatic subtleties.