Rémi Leroy

Blanc de Blancs 2020 | Bottle 75cl

The 2020 Blanc de Blancs cuvée from Domaine Rémi Leroy brilliantly illustrates the purity and density of the great Chardonnays of the Côte des Bar. Made exclusively from grapes grown in Meurville, this cuvée highlights the sunny character of the 2020 vintage, with a style that is rich, complex, and taut all at once. Entirely aged in wood, this champagne seduces with its aromatic patina, depth, and lingering mineral finish.

The production of the 2020 Blanc de Blancs champagne Domaine Rémi Leroy

This Blanc de Blancs is a single-vineyard champagne made from carefully selected Chardonnay grapes. Its vinification and aging are designed to enhance the identity of the grape variety and its terroir of origin, while respecting the expression of the vintage.

The terroir

The Chardonnay vines are located in Meurville, in the heart of the Côte des Bar. This terroir of deep, mineral-rich clay-limestone soils produces dense, balanced wines. The clay brings power and roundness, while the chalk and limestone offer freshness, tension, and minerality. It is from this combination that the wine draws its energy and elegance.

Vinification

The juices are vinified and aged entirely in oak barrels, giving the wine a full structure and refined toasted notes. Malolactic fermentation is carried out, bringing suppleness and volume. True to his artisanal approach, Rémi Leroy produces his wines without fining or filtration, in order to preserve all the substance and authenticity of the fruit. The extra brut dosage (0 to 6 g/L, depending on the natural balance) allows the purity of the grape variety and the brilliance of the 2020 vintage to shine through.

The 2020 vintage

In Champagne, 2020 is considered a vintage of great quality. The warm and early climatic conditions resulted in perfectly ripe grapes with great aromatic richness and remarkable balance. For Chardonnay, this translated into a generous expression, with sunny aromas tempered by preserved freshness. The 2020 Blanc de Blancs thus offers an opulent and structured interpretation, while retaining the mineral tension essential to great wines for aging.

Tasting notes

• Color

  The color reveals a luminous light gold, enlivened by silvery highlights. The effervescence is fine and regular, forming a delicate and persistent cordon.

• Nose

  The nose opens with aromas of ripe yellow fruits such as mirabelle plums and apricots. It continues with notes of toasted hazelnuts, brioche, and roasted flavors, brought out by aging in wood. The aromatic complexity gradually unfolds with mineral touches and a hint of chalk.

• Palate

  On the palate, the wine is creamy and voluminous, balanced by a beautiful liveliness. Dried fruit and yellow fruit dominate, supported by a rich and silky texture. The long and tense finish reveals mineral and saline accents that prolong the tasting experience.

Food pairing

Appetizers

• Gougères with mature Comté cheese
• Sea bream tartare with lemon
• Seared scallops

Main courses

• Fillet of sole with white butter sauce
• Roasted Bresse chicken with morel mushrooms
• Creamy asparagus risotto

Desserts

• Thin apricot tart
• Pavlova with yellow fruits
• Vanilla crème brûlée

Storage and serving tips

Storing this champagne

Store Blanc de Blancs 2020 in a dark, quiet, cool cellar at a stable temperature of 46–54°F. Bottles should be stored horizontally to preserve the elasticity of the cork and prevent premature oxidation.

Ageing potential

The 2020 vintage has an estimated aging potential of 15 years. This champagne will evolve elegantly, developing more complex notes of honey, dried fruit, and toast, while retaining a mineral structure and delicate effervescence.

Serving suggestions

Serve this champagne at 10°C in curved white wine glasses that allow its aromatic richness to shine through. It can be enjoyed now for its freshness and fruitiness, but will gain complexity with a few years of cellaring.