Champagne Le Brun de Neuville
La Croisée des Chemins

The "Lieux-Dits" (single plot) approach, together with sustainable viticulture and the human footprint are the essences of common thinking and collective work. Based on these three foundations, the Collection "Les Chemins" follows the path of identity and uniqueness. These extraordinary Cuvées are made in vats and in oak barrels, with indigenous or selected yeasts, with or without malolactic fermentation, matured with a cork stopper and disgorged "à la volée". Unique champagnes, dedicated to gastronomy, revealing power, finesse and vinosity.

The Champagne Extra Brut La Croisée des Chemins is a blend of 75% Chardonnay and 35% Pinot Noir, harvested in the same-name lieu-dit. Harvest base 2016 with 70% vin de réserve, slow alcoholic fermentation in steel tanks and oak barrels with ageing on its own yeasts for at least 10 months, followed by a refining period of 72 months on its own yeasts. The final dosage amounts to 4 g/l - making it an Extra Brut.

La Croisée des Chemins seduces for its elegance, pairing well both with meat and fish dishes.

Champagne Le Brun de Neuville

Since its origin in 1963, Le Brun de Neuville brand has developed around the story of men and winegrowers families, driven by a common desire to reveal the Côte de Sézanne and the generous and sunny identity of its Chardonnay grapes. This adventure, which has lasted for more than 60 years, is still conducted in a "family" spirit under the leadership of Damien Champy, President of the Domaine since 2008, and Gilles Baltazart, Cellar Master since 1986.

On the limestone hills of the Côte de Sézanne, where Chardonnay shapes the landscape, Le Brun de Neuville's committed viticulture enables it to develop an enlightened range, marked by its terroir and the high quality of those who contribute to it. The vineyards, most of which are over 40 years old, stretches over 12 villages in the Côte de Sézanne, 90% of which are planted with Chardonnay grapes and the remaining 10% with Pinot Noir.

The Côte des Sézanne rests on a bed of chalk covered by a few centimetres of soil, composed of calcite granules. Its high porosity makes it a real reservoir of water, guaranteeing the plant a sufficient supply, even in the driest of summers. Le Brun de Neuville has specialised in Champagne Blanc de Blancs. Their Chardonnay are characterised by delicate aromas, floral notes, citrus fruits, and sometimes minerals; this "slow-moving" truth is the ideal variety for their long ageing periods. Pinot Noir, on the other hand, brings roundness, body and length to the palate of the remaining Cuvées.

Le Brun de Neuville encourages a sustainable approach to viticulture by adopting increasingly environmentally friendly practices and its Champagne are certified "Haute Valeur Environnementale".