Champagne Paul Lebrun - Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut Jules 2012
Champagne
Effervescent
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1*Étoile
Hachette
"Beautiful complexity
This extra-brut vintage 2012 is an ode to the noble and courageous work of the vine. With Chardonnay at its roots, this oak-aged cuvée leaves mineral and floral notes on the palate. The expression of a great vintage!
Features
Estate
Champagne Paul Lebrun
Cuvée
Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut - Jules
Vintage
2012
Designation
Champagne
Region
Champagne
Grape varieties
Chardonnay
Terroirs
70% Côte des Blancs and 30% Côte de Sézanne, clay-limestone soils
Viticulture
HVE 3 certification
Harvest
Manual
Winemaking
Traditional Champenoise, 70% in stainless steel tanks and 30% in oak barrels, a blend of parcels from Cramant, Chouilly and Vindey.
Breeding
Aged on lees for 9 years
Alcohol content
12%
Residual sugars
5 g/l
Tasting & pairing
Eye
Yellow with golden highlights
Nose
Notes of nectarine, quince, honey and a hint of pastry, chalky sensation for freshness, touches of white mushroom, mint and fern, light citrus note.
Mouth
Silky-smooth, clean and well-coated palate, good density, supported by juicy acidity, finish lingers on chalky notes and fresh almonds.
Serve
Between 6° and 8°C
Guard
2030
Food and wine pairing
Enjoy as an aperitif or with light dishes such as roast chicken, gratin Dauphinois, chanterelles or summer truffles...
Champagne Paul Lebrun
Champagne
Expert opinion
Guide Hachette des vins
Wine rated (guide 2024) 1*Star (Very successful wine)
Domaine noté (guide 2024) Award-winning wines (The wines of this producer are regularly awarded by the guide)
About the wine:
Well-crafted and fresh, a vintage blanc de blancs of fine complexity (dried fruit, pastry and candied fruit).
About the domain :
A family established since 1836 in Cramant, in the heart of the Côte des Blancs. First brand in 1902. In 1931, Paul Lebrun launched his champagne. Today, his grandchildren Nathalie and Jean Vignier cultivate 16 ha of Chardonnay around Cramant and in the Sézannais region.
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