Champagne Brut Nature
Papillon

The Champagne Papillon by Ruppert-Leroy is a Blanc de Noirs made from 100% Pinot Noir, sourced from a massal selection that extends the Fosse-Grely vineyard, located in the village of Essoyes, in the southern part of the Côte des Bar. The name “Papillon”, which in French means butterfly, precisely evokes the spirit of this cuvée: a wine of great lightness and elegance, yet simultaneously deep and structured, one of the most intense expressions offered by the Domaine. The vines, planted in the early 1980s, grow in clay-limestone soils, predominantly red clay, and benefit from a favorable south/south-west exposure. The work in the vineyard follows the principles of certified biodynamics (since 2014) and is based on a regenerative agricultural ecosystem, including livestock, self-produced compost, biodynamic preparations, and horticulture, all within a holistic and self-sufficient vision.

The cuvée is based on the 2022 vintage and is vinified according to the Domaine’s natural philosophy: spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts, no fining or filtration, and long maturation on fine lees in 225-liter barriquesand 500-liter demi-muids for about 9 months, followed by natural malolactic fermentation. The wine then ages for a minimum of 18 months on the lees in bottle, before manual disgorgement à la volée, with no liqueur de tirage or added sulfites, in full brut nature style.

On tasting, Papillon stands out for its wide and refined aromatic profile. On the nose, it reveals ripe white fruit, citrus, and subtle mineral and saline notes. On the palate, it is balanced, with an enveloping structure, lively freshness, and a long-lasting finish that reflects the pure identity of its terroir.

This Blanc de Noirs cuvée represents one of the most authentic and charismatic interpretations of Pinot Noir by Ruppert-Leroy: a natural, artisanal, and deeply territorial Champagne, capable of winning over those most attentive to the true essence of the vineyard.