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Lieu-dit La Croisette Extra-Brut Xavier Leconte 2013

  • Yellow fruit
  • Gastronomic wine
  • Color: Sparkling
  • 12% 
  • 0.75L
  • Intensity
  • Crisp

A truly gastronomic Champagne marked by an ample texture and a complex aromatic bouquet. A superb illustration of the region’s Pinot Meunier. More info

This Extra-Brut Champagne owes its name to its original Pinot Meunier plot. Vinified in single parcel oak barrels, this cuvée was aged for 7 years in the cellar. To taste, it turns out to be the perfect expression of its grape variety as proven by its intensely golden-yellow colour, and its aromatic bouquet marked by gentle spices (vanilla, white pepper), dried apricot and butter. The palate, ample and persistent, is just as complex through its flavours of truffle, smoke, quince, caramel and vanilla. This Champagne is therefore undoubtedly a gastronomic wine.

Lieu-dit La Croisette Extra-Brut Xavier Leconte serve at a temperature of 9°C. It will pair perfectly with the following dishes: Carpaccio de bœuf, Gâteau d'omelette aux girolles, Camembert pâné et frit.

  • Vintage score: 15/20
  • Lot presentation
    Lieu-dit La Croisette Extra-Brut Xavier Leconte

    The wine

    This Extra-Brut Champagne owes its name to its original Pinot Meunier plot. Vinified in single parcel oak barrels, this cuvée was aged for 7 years in the cellar. To taste, it turns out to be the perfect expression of its grape variety as proven by its intensely golden-yellow colour, and its aromatic bouquet marked by gentle spices (vanilla, white pepper), dried apricot and butter. The palate, ample and persistent, is just as complex through its flavours of truffle, smoke, quince, caramel and vanilla. This Champagne is therefore undoubtedly a gastronomic wine.

    Information about domain Xavier Leconte

    Xavier Leconte was founded in 1870. Alexis Leconte has managed the domain since 2003, representing the sixth generation of the family. The vineyard is made up of forty or so small parcels in the villages of Troissy, Dormans, Mareuil-le-Port, Vandières and Aÿ. The vineyard has been certified of high environmental value since 2014. The winemaker finds inspiration in biodynamic viticulture, for instance following the lunar calendar. The champagnes are vinified in oak barrels (25%) and stainless-steel vats (75%).

    Detailed characteristics

    • Quantity: 1 Bottle
    • Level: 1 into-neck
    • Label: 1 good appearance
    • Origin: Producer
    • Recoverable VAT: Yes
    • Original Wooden Case / Original Case: Yes
    • French customs seal: yes
    • Alcohol percentage: 12 %
    • Country/Region: Champagne
    • Appellation/Wine: Champagne
    • Producer/Owner: Xavier Leconte
    • Vintage: 2013
    • Color: Sparkling
    • Service temperature:
    • Viticulture: Environment friendly 
    • Intensity: Crisp
    • Dominant aroma: Yellow fruit
    • Tasting occasion: Gastronomic wine
    • Grape variety: 100% Pinot meunier
    Lieu-dit La Croisette Extra-Brut Xavier Leconte
    Lieu-dit La Croisette Extra-Brut Xavier Leconte

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