Les Milieux Aurélien Lurquin 2022
Coteaux Champenois AOC
13.7%
0.75L
Intensity
What makes this wine special?
The cuvée exudes crystalline grace, elevated by aromas of fresh fruit, bright minerality and vivid freshness, underlining the finesse of the Champagne terroir.
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Les Milieux Aurélien Lurquin 2022
The wine
The cuvée Les Milieux comes from a parcel of less than one hectare in Trélou-sur-Marne. The vines are cultivated biodynamically, without pesticides or herbicides, encouraging biodiversity and soil vitality. The clay-limestone soils, rich in chalk, lend the wine both mineral structure and striking purity. The grapes are hand-harvested at full maturity, and the winemaking process follows a traditional, low-intervention approach with spontaneous fermentation and careful ageing on fine lees.
In the glass, the wine shows a pale yellow hue with brilliant glints. The nose is elegant and complex, offering aromas of white fruits lifted by delicate white flowers. On the palate, the attack is lively and fresh, revealing ripe fruit flavours that lead into a long, mineral-driven finish.
Aurélien Lurquin. A name still very much under the radar, yet increasingly recognised among discerning enthusiasts seeking wines that respect both grape and soil. Based in Romery, in the Vallée de la Marne, the winemaker’s estate is modest in size, covering just 2.3 hectares. Quality clearly takes precedence over quantity. His work draws together?–?with talent and conviction?–?the vitality of the vines, the mineral pulse of the land and the life forces unique to each terroir. The result? Emotionally engaging wines with real presence and poise.
Barely 2,000 bottles of both still and sparkling wines are produced each year, crafted from iconic Champagne varieties: predominantly Pinot Noir (40%), followed by Chardonnay (35%), Pinot Meunier (24%) and the rare Petit Meslier (1%). Part of his production is also sold to trade. If you have yet to discover these wines, don’t wait too long! This confidential estate has already caused quite a stir at auction, fetching some truly sky-high prices!
Aurélien is also a member of the association “Des pieds et des vins”, which aims to highlight terroir-driven Champagnes produced in the same thoughtful spirit as those of Sélosse, Lahaye, Vouette, Agrapart and Sorbée.
Detailed characteristics
- Quantity:
- 1 bottle
- Level:
- 1 Normal
- Observations:
- 1 Marginally marked label, 1 Wax capsule
- Origin:
- private individual
- Type of cellar:
- underground, natural cellar
- Recoverable VAT:
- no
- Wooden case:
- no
- Local excise duty seal:
- no
- Alcohol percentage:
- 13.7 %
- Region:
- Champagne
- Appellation:
- Champagne
- Owner:
- Aurélien Lurquin
- Vintage:
- 2022
- Colour:
- white
- Service temperature:
- 12°
- Viticulture:
- biodynamic More information....
- Intensity:
- mineral
- Leading aroma:
- fruity
- Tasting occasion:
- food-friendly wine
- Grape variety:
- Petit Meslier, Chardonnay
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