Extra-Brut 1er Cru

The Extra-Brut 1er Cru from Leclerc Briant is built on Pinot Noir: 70 % of the cuvée, with 15 % each of Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. The dosage is very low, and the conversion to organic farming is under way. The result is a champagne with fine, lively bubbles and clear freshness.

On the palate it shows fruity, fleshy substance with crisp lemony acidity. The mid-palate is marked by a minerality of clay and chalk, which gives the wine structure, patina and a salty note. The finish stays precise, melting and lingering. Drink it at 9 to 11 °C from a white wine glass or tulip glass. It goes with oysters, smoked salmon, tuna sashimi with teriyaki or John Dory with seaweed butter. With cheese, a creamy, softly melting soft cheese is worth trying.