Champagne, France
Champagne Émile Leclère was founded in 1832, and is today run by 5th generation Vincent and Marie. Based in Mardeuil, in the Vallée de la Marne, they own 12 hectares of vineyards. In addition to their own wines, they provide fruit more than 70 champagne houses.
Address: 15 Rue Victor Hugo, 51530 Mardeuil, France
Website : https://www.champagne-leclere.com/en/
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Champagne Émile Leclère Emile Leclere
Champagne Émile Leclère
Brut Nature
Champagne Émile Leclère was founded in 1832, and is today run by 5th generation siblings Vincent and Marie. Based in Mardeuil, near Épernay, they own 12 hectares of vineyards, and 30% of their holdings are from the far west of the Vallée de la Marne, in Château-Thierry. This blend is the same as their Brut Reserve (60% Meunier, 40% Chardonnay), though with zero dosage, and this bottling is 63% from 2022, with the remaining from 2020, 2019, and 2018. It is fermented in stainless, and spent 30 months sur lattes prior to disgorge in December 2025.
The Meunier is at the fore, with baked red apple, anise, and perfumed florals, with the lemony drive of Chardonnay lingering on the stony finish. A friendly Brut Nature for enjoying now.
Read more about Champagne Émile Leclère here.
Vintage: NV
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 6
Price per Bottle: $72
Style: Sparkling
Region: Champagne
Appellation: Champagne AOC
Country: France
Grape: Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
Colour: White
Vegan: Yes
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No
Natural: No
Low Intervention: Yes