Blanc de Meuniers 2015

The Blanc de Meuniers 2015 from Leclerc Briant is a champagne made from 100% Pinot Meunier, a grape that rarely takes centre stage in Champagne. It carries the Premier Cru designation, comes from organic farming and is vinified and aged in barrel. The house uses no dosage at all, so this is a Brut Zéro, also known as Brut Nature.

On the palate it starts clean and fresh, with a creamy, soft mousse. Generous fruit meets an acidity reminiscent of orange, and the oak lays a fine patina over it. On the finish, candied notes appear, with a chalky, clear core beneath and good persistence. The wine has flesh and minerality without becoming heavy. Serve it at 10 to 12 °C in a white wine glass. It goes well with caviar or pan-seared scallops, and with richer fish dishes too.