The 2018 Blanc de Blancs from Champagne Leclerc Briant is a refined and vibrant cuvée that exalts the energy and purity of the Chardonnay grape variety. With its great freshness and exceptional delicacy, it is a perfect champagne for an aperitif or to start a meal.
The production of Champagne Blanc de Blancs 2018 Leclerc Briant
The Blanc de Blancs 2018 is a champagne made exclusively from Chardonnay, the flagship grape variety of the Côte des Blancs. The 2018 vintage in Champagne was marked by exceptional weather conditions, making this a remarkable year for Chardonnays. After a rainy winter and a warm late spring, the summer of 2018 was distinguished by a prolonged period of heat and dryness, allowing the grapes to ripen in ideal conditions. The Chardonnays harvested in 2018 display great aromatic concentration, with notes of ripe fruit and preserved mineral freshness. Thanks to cool nights at the end of the ripening cycle, the grapes retained a beautiful acidity, essential to the balance and finesse of these wines. This vintage has thus produced Chardonnays with character, both generous and delicate, fully expressing the chalky terroir of Champagne.
The Chardonnay used for this cuvée comes from the terroirs of Trépail, Villers-Marmery, Billy le Grand, Bisseuil, and Vertus. The 2018 Blanc de Blancs Leclerc Briant was vinified and aged in vats for 85% and in barrels for the remaining 15%. It was bottled in June 2019 before spending four years in the cellars in Epernay. Disgorging took place from June 2023. The dosage of this cuvée is 1.9 g/l, making it an Extra Brut champagne, where sugar does not interfere with the pure expression of the terroir and grape variety. This low dosage allows the finesse and minerality of the Chardonnay to shine through.
Tasting notes
Color
The 2018 Blanc de Blancs Leclerc Briant has a very pale color with green highlights, accompanied by a subtle mousse and lively effervescence.
Nose
On the nose, this cuvée reveals delicate aromas of lemon, white flowers andlemon oil, offering remarkable freshness.
Palate
On the palate, the Blanc de Blancs 2018 is characterized by great delicacy and subtle salinity. The finish is marked by an elegant evanescence, leaving a sensation of purity and lightness.
Serving suggestions
- Sea bream tartare with lime
- Oysters au gratin with Parmesan
- Crispy shrimp with herbs
- Scallop carpaccio with caviar
- Green asparagus risotto
- Sea bass fillet with lemon butter
- Lemon meringue pie
- Lemon and fresh mint sorbet
- Breton shortbread with orange zest
The price of a bottle of Blanc de Blancs 2018 Leclerc Briant
The price of a bottle of Blanc de Blancs 2018 Leclerc Briant is 75,95 £GB. This price reflects the origin of the grapes, as well as the wine's long aging process.
Reviews of the 2018 Blanc de Blancs Leclerc Briant
Champagne lovers particularly appreciate the delicacy and purity of this cuvée. Its freshness and minerality are often highlighted in consumer reviews. Discover more reviews here: Reviews of the 2018 Blanc de Blancs Leclerc Briant.
Storing this champagne
To preserve all the qualities of the Blanc de Blancs 2018 Leclerc Briant, it is recommended to store it horizontally, at a temperature between 42°F and 54°F, away from light. With its low dosage and delicate structure, this cuvée can be stored for 6 to 12 years, developing new aromatic subtleties.
