Champagne Leclerc Briant

France
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Champagne Leclerc Briant

Champagne, France

 
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Leclerc Briant is a trailblazing Champagne house producing wines of singular energy and nerve. Lucien Leclerc founded the winery with four hectares of vineyards in Cumières in 1872. The business moved to Épernay in 1955 when Bertrand Leclerc married Jacqueline Briant and formed the négociant firm which still carries their name. Leclerc Briant was an early adopter of organic practices beginning in the 1960’s and was one of the first to bottle single-vineyard Champagnes starting in the 1970’s. In the late 1980’s, Bertrand and Jacqueline’s son, Pascal, began integrating biodynamic principles and part of the production has been Demeter certified since 2003. Today, enologist Hervé Jestin continues the legacy of this visionary house.

In 2012 the winery was purchased by locals Hervé Jestin, who came on as full time, and Frenchman Frédéric Zeimett; along with an American couple who were investing in hospitality and Champagne: Mark Nunelly and Denise Dupré. The couple also own the Royal Champagne hotel, which has been spectacularly remodelled.

AVAILABLE WINES

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Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
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Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut
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Champagne Leclerc Briant

Champagne Leclerc Briant
Blanc de Blancs Extra Brut

This new cuvée from organic Champagne Leclerc Briant sources Chardonnay from across Champagne, including the chalky outposts of Mongeaux and Sézannais. It was native fermented and rested 10 months before going to bottle unfined and unfiltered. This 2018 rested 4 years sur lattes before being disgorged in June 2023, with 1.9 g/L. Green apple, subtle anise, lemon verbena is seasoned with light toast, running long and saline through the humming finish. Great energy and poise here.

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Vintage: 2018
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 6
Price per Bottle: $205
Style: Sparkling

Region: Champagne
Appellation: Champagne AOC
Country: France

Grape: Chardonnay
Colour: White
Vegan: Yes
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: Yes
Natural: No
Low Intervention: Yes

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Rosé Extra Brut
Rosé Extra Brut
from CA$124.00

Champagne Leclerc Briant Rose Rosé

Champagne Leclerc Briant
Rosé Extra Brut

This negoc house was founded in 1955 when Bertrand Leclerc married Jacqueline Briant. They were an early adopter of organic practices back in the 1960’s, and were one of the first to bottle single-vineyard Champagnes in the 1970’s. In the late 1980’s, Bertrand and Jacqueline’s son, Pascal, began integrating biodynamic principles and part of the production has been Demeter certified since 2003. Today, enologist Hervé Jestin, known for his biodynamics / bioenergetics oversees the wines of the house and its near 30ha of vines, plus another 20+ha of organically farmed contract fruit.

Hervé prefers less liqueur de tirage, therefore fewer bubbles overall. The Rosé Extra Brut is labeled NV, but this bottle is from a single harvest (2021), and blends 93% Chardonnay (from Chouilly and Montgueux), 7% Pinot Noir (from Les Riceys), native fermented in stainless, with a small amount of the Pinot Noir fermenting in wood. This bottle rests for three years on lees before being disgorged with 2.5g/L, in September 2025. Pouring a spring salmon hue, this runs brisk along the palate with rhubarb, raspberry, tangerine, and subtle meringue on the core, trailing off with toast and citrus pith.

“Leclerc Briant's NV Rosé Extra-Brut offers up aromas of red berries, lemon oil, herbs and peony mingled with lovely smoky notes. Moderately weighted, tense and straight, it's vinous and lively, with bright acids and a mouthwatering, saline and lemon oil-inflected finish. It was crafted from Chardonnay from Mardeuil, Trépaille, Billy le Grand and Bisseuil, with the addition of 7% red wine. Drink 2024 - 2029.” - 91 points, Yohan Castaing, Wine Advocate.

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Vintage: NV

Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 6
Price per Bottle: $124

Bottle Size: 1500mL
Bottles per Case: 3
Price per Bottle: $229

Style: Sparkling

Region: Champagne
Appellation: Champagne AOC
Country: France

Grape: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Colour: Rosé
Vegan: Yes
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: Yes
Natural: No
Low Intervention: Yes

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Réserve Extra Brut
from CA$103.00

Champagne Leclerc Briant Reserve Extra Brut

Champagne Leclerc Briant
Réserve Extra Brut

This negoc house was founded in 1955 when Bertrand Leclerc married Jacqueline Briant. They were an early adopter of organic practices back in the 1960’s, and were one of the first to bottle single-vineyard Champagnes in the 1970’s. In the late 1980’s, Bertrand and Jacqueline’s son, Pascal, began integrating biodynamic principles and part of the production has been Demeter certified since 2003. Today, enologist Hervé Jestin, known for his biodynamics / bioenergetics oversees the wines of the house and its near 30ha of vines, plus another 20ha of organically farmed contract fruit.

This flagship NV is entirely 2021 fruit, and a blend of 42% Pinot Noir, 33% Chardonnay, and 25% Meunier, native fermented and rested 10 months before heading to bottle unfined and unfiltered. This was disgorged in September 2025 with 4.5 g/L. Rainier cherry, crunchy green and red apple, lemon peel and pith skips along the palate, held with a taut line of acidity, and based on a bed of chalk. Quite smart, and a great food partner.

Read about Champagne Leclerc Briant here.

Vintage: NV

Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 6
Price per Bottle: $103

Bottle Size: 375mL
Bottles per Case: 12
Price per Bottle: $59

Bottle Size: 1500mL
Bottles per Case: 3
Price per Bottle: $199

Style: Sparkling

Region: Champagne
Appellation: Champagne AOC
Country: France

Grape: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
Colour: White
Vegan: Yes
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: Yes
Natural: No
Low Intervention: Yes

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Premier Cru Extra Brut
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Premier Cru Extra Brut
from CA$97.00

Champagne Leclerc Briant

Champagne Leclerc Briant
Premier Cru Extra Brut

This negoc house was founded in 1955 when Bertrand Leclerc married Jacqueline Briant. They were an early adopter of organic practices back in the 1960’s, and were one of the first to bottle single-vineyard Champagnes in the 1970’s. In the late 1980’s, Bertrand and Jacqueline’s son, Pascal, began integrating biodynamic principles and part of the production has been Demeter certified since 2003. Today, enologist Hervé Jestin, known for his biodynamics / bioenergetics oversees the wines of the house and its near 30ha of vines, plus another 20ha of organically farmed contract fruit. This blends 70% pinot noir, and 15% each of pinot meunier and chardonnay, all from 2014, and sourced from four villages. This bottle was disgorged in June 2020 with 2 g/L. Chalk leads this wine, backed by green apple, red apple, meringue, and light toast through the lengthy finish. More structured and refined than the NV Brut, yet still highly approachable, this is an elegant wine for drinking now.

Read about Champagne Leclerc Briant here.

Vintage: NV
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 6
Price per Bottle: $97.00
Style: Sparkling

Region: Champagne
Appellation: Champagne AOC
Country: France

Grape: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
Colour: White
Vegan: Yes
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: Yes
Natural: No
Low Intervention: Yes

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Extra Brut 2014
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Extra Brut 2014
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Champagne Leclerc Briant

Champagne Leclerc Briant
Extra Brut 2014

This negoc house was founded in 1955 when Bertrand Leclerc married Jacqueline Briant. They were an early adopter of organic practices back in the 1960’s, and were one of the first to bottle single-vineyard Champagnes in the 1970’s. In the late 1980’s, Bertrand and Jacqueline’s son, Pascal, began integrating biodynamic principles and part of the production has been Demeter certified since 2003. Today, enologist Hervé Jestin, known for his biodynamics / bioenergetics oversees the wines of the house and its near 30ha of vines, plus another 20ha of organically farmed contract fruit. The 2014 vintage was 60% pinot noir, and 20% each of pinot meunier and chardonnay. It was disgorged with 3 g/L in September 2020. Creamy and rich, with lemon pith / peel, lemon blossom, Rainier cherry, green and red apple on a driven palate, shaped by tight, nervy acidity, lined with lees and bedded with deep chalk. The pinots are evident here through the structural, fruity palate, while chardonnay provides the spire to drive this through the lemon-lingering finish.

Read about Champagne Leclerc Briant here.

Vintage: 2014
Bottle Size: 750 mL
Bottles per Case: 6
Price per Bottle: $100.00
Style: Sparkling

Region: Champagne
Appellation: Champagne AOC
Country: France

Grape: Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay
Colour: White
Vegan: Yes
Organic: Yes
Biodynamic: Yes
Natural: No
Low Intervention: Yes

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Address:  67 Chemin de la Chaude Ruelle, 51200 Épernay, France

Website : http://leclercbriant.fr/uk/

 

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