Appearance
Brilliant golden color with bright reflections. Clear and elegant visual expression with fine effervescence.
Nose
Aromatic profile reveals fresh white fruits — pear and white peach — combined with delicate floral hints and chalky minerality. The bouquet is pure, subtle, and perfectly balanced.?
Palate
Extra brut style: dry, elegant, and refined. On the palate, crisp white fruits (pear, apple) dominate, underlined by lively acidity and a light saline, mineral backbone. Texture is silky and harmonious, with a refined balance.
Finish
Medium-long to long finish, with restrained minerality and subtle bitterness that adds charm and freshness. A clean, precise aftertaste encourages another sip.
Vinification
- Grape variety: 100% Chardonnay, from the Les Basses Clefs parcel, Mareuil-sur-Aÿ Premier Cru.?
- Harvest: manual picking.
- Pressing: fractional pressing to extract only the purest juice.
- Fermentation: in a combination of stainless steel and oak barrels.
- Aging: 40 months on lees (sur lattes) before disgorgement.?
- Alcohol: ~ 12.5% ABV.
Specifications
| Others | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | France |
| Type | Rich white |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| % Alcohol | 12.5 |
| Type of product | Wine |
| Country | France |
| Volume | 0.75 |
| Brand | Valentin Leflaive |
| Producer | Valentin Leflaive |
| Region | Champagne |
| Sugar Level | extra brut |
| sulfites | yes |
| Serving temperature | 6 - 8 °C |
| Wine clasification | sparkling wine |