Champagne Extra Brut
Extra Brut V23

The Champagne Extra Brut by Rémi Leroy comes from Meurville, in the southern part of the Côte des Bar, a territory of strong identity where Pinot Noir finds one of its most authentic expressions on clay-limestone soils of Kimmeridgian origin. Rémi Leroy’s vision is deeply artisanal and devoted to a faithful reading of the terroir. In the vineyard, close attention is paid to ripening, while in the cellar the approach is guided by restraint, precision and the absence of stylistic artifice, giving Champagnes of balance and expressive transparency.

This edition, based on the 2023 harvest and completed with 25% vin de réserve, shows a prevalence of Pinot Noir grapes (55%), alongside 45% Chardonnay. Vinification and fermentation follow a gentle pressing and take place partly in stainless steel and partly in oak barrels, with full malolactic fermentation. After tirage, the wine ages on the lees for at least 24 months, which adds complexity without sacrificing freshness. The final dosage of 2 g/l, in Extra Brut style, brings out its tension and precision.

On tasting, this Extra Brut opens on the nose with notes of golden apple and ripe pear, joined by hints of apricot, citrus peel and a touch of small red berries, while toasted almond, delicate spice and a clear mineral imprint emerge in the background. On the palate it shows a medium-bodied structure, broad and juicy, supported by a fine bead and a lively acidity that precisely balances the generosity of the fruit, in a harmonious equilibrium between richness and tension. The finish is long and savoury, with a persistence that recalls yellow-fleshed fruit and the minerality of the Kimmeridgian soils.