Leclerc Briant

Millésime 2019 | Bottle 75cl

Description

The 2019 Vintage of Leclerc Briant Champagne is a cuvée that perfectly reflects one of the most beautiful harvests of recent years. It is a champagne that seduces with its balanced structure and rich aromatic profile. Ideal for an aperitif, it also pairs wonderfully with gourmet dishes.

The Making of the 2019 Vintage Leclerc Briant

The 2019 Vintage is a cuvée composed mainly of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay. This choice gives this champagne great intensity, as well as remarkable elegance. The year 2019 was marked by ideal climatic conditions, with cool nights and sunny days. This thermal contrast allowed for excellent acidity, ensuring the balance and freshness of the grapes. The 2019 vintage is recognized as one of the most beautiful in recent decades in Champagne.

The grapes come from the terroirs of Mailly, Trépail, Hautvillers, and Mesnil sur Oger. After the harvest, they were vinified and aged for 9 months partially in barrels (50%), in vats (45%), and for 5% of the wines in glass globes and terracotta jars. This unique aging process gives the wine a beautiful aromatic complexity and a silky texture. The dosage is minimal, with only 1.5 g/l of residual sugar, allowing the champagne to remain true to the expression of the terroir.

Tasting the Cuvée

• Color

  The 2019 Vintage Leclerc Briant presents a golden yellow color with light straw yellow reflections.

• Nose

  On the nose, this cuvée expresses a complex harmony of notes of honeysuckle, toasted bread, hot butter, roasted almond, and honey. A subtle touch of roasting and nougat completes this refined bouquet.

• Palate

  In the mouth, the 2019 Vintage reveals a generous and balanced texture, with a vinous finish enhanced by a spicy return. The finish is lively, offering a calcareous vibration that stretches into a savory and juicy sap.

Pairing Suggestions

Appetizer Bites

• Smoked salmon croquettes
• Mini puff pastries with snails
• Caviar blinis

Main Dishes

• Grilled lobster with lemongrass
• Roasted veal with thyme
• Risotto with seasonal mushrooms

Desserts

• Autumn fruit tart
• Mango and ginger sorbet
• Breton shortbread with citrus

The Price of the 2019 Vintage Leclerc Briant Bottle

The price of the 2019 Vintage Leclerc Briant bottle is 69,95 €. This price reflects the excellence of the selected grapes, the partial aging in barrels, and the long aging on lees.

Reviews of the 2019 Vintage Leclerc Briant Cuvée

Champagne enthusiasts highlight the harmony and aromatic richness of this cuvée. Its complexity and freshness are often mentioned in consumer reviews. Discover more reviews here: Reviews of the 2019 Vintage Leclerc Briant Cuvée.

Storing This Champagne

To preserve all the qualities of the 2019 Vintage Leclerc Briant, it is recommended to store it horizontally, at a temperature between 10 and 12°C, away from light. With its structure and freshness, this cuvée can be stored for 10 to 15 years, revealing new aromatic nuances over time.

The Leclerc Briant Style

The Leclerc Briant style is distinguished by a respectful approach to the terroir and meticulous winemaking. Under the direction of its cellar master, Hervé Jestin, each cuvée reveals a subtle balance between complexity and purity.