2018, Nature et Non Dose 1er Cru, Champagne Lelarge-Pugeot
EDKA RATING: 91
| Standard Price | Membership Price | Mix 6 or more |
|---|---|---|
| £70.50 | £49.50 | £60.00 |
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Description
Pure and elegant Premier Cru Champagne‚¬”bone-dry and expressive with citrus, apple, brioche, and chalky minerality.
About the Winery: Lelarge-Pugeot is a seventh-generation family estate located in Vrigny, a Premier Cru village on Champagneof Montagne de Reims. Certified organic since 2013 and biodynamic since 2017, the Lelarge-Pugeot family are pioneers in sustainable Champagne production, focusing on minimal intervention and the purest expression of terroir. Their wines are crafted from estate-grown grapes using natural fermentation, no dosage, and low sulfur, resulting in Champagnes of precision, texture, and authenticity.
Grape Variety: 50% Pinot Meunier, 30% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir
Appearance: Pale golden yellow with fine, persistent bubbles and elegant brilliance.
Aroma: Vibrant aromas of green apple, lemon zest, and white flowers evolve into brioche, toasted almond, and chalky minerality with a hint of hazelnut.
Palate: Bone-dry and precise, with flavours of citrus, pear, and baked apple balanced by creamy autolytic notes. The texture is refined and mineral-driven, with racy acidity and exceptional purity on the finish, showcasing the energy of Champagneof Premier Cru vineyards.
Body: Medium ‚ elegant and taut with fine structure and mineral tension.
Acidity: High ‚ crisp and lively, providing focus and length to the bone-dry palate.
Cellaring Potential: Enjoy now for its precision and energy or cellar for up to 8 years for added depth and nutty complexity.
Perfect Pairing: Oysters with lemon, sashimi, goat cheese tart, or tempura vegetables.
Serving Temperature: 8‚10°C
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