Brut Reserve

The Brut Réserve is the entry point to the Leclerc Briant range. It is made from 40 % Pinot Noir, 40 % Meunier and 20 % Chardonnay. The house was founded in 1872 by Lucien Leclerc and was among the pioneers of organic farming in the 1960s. Biodynamics followed from the 1980s.

The champagne shows a pale straw yellow with fine, light bubbles. On the nose there are green apple, apricot and fresh almond, with pomegranate and aniseed joining later. On the palate it feels fruity and full-bodied, and taut citrus acidity keeps it lively. The Pinot Noir gives structure, and the finish is delicate and salty, almost like sea air. Drink it at 10 to 12 °C from a white wine glass. It works as an aperitif and goes well with lobster skewers, salmon or scallops.