NV Tradition Extra Brut

On the crisp side of crisp this one! All Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir - plenty of lees work too which makes for a croissant type note, toasted nuts and peach. It is, stupid yum. If you’re going to have a bottle of grower Champagne on hand for special occasions, or a night alone in the bath tub, make it this one. The Lelarge family have been growers in Champagne since 1799, so if you’re looking for families that have entrenched wine making in their genome, look no further. However, it wasn’t u...Read More...

On the crisp side of crisp this one! All Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir - plenty of lees work too which makes for a croissant type note, toasted nuts and peach. It is, stupid yum. If you’re going to have a bottle of grower Champagne on hand for special occasions, or a night alone in the bath tub, make it this one. The Lelarge family have been growers in Champagne since 1799, so if you’re looking for families that have entrenched wine making in their genome, look no further. However, it wasn’t until seventh generation family member Dominque Lelarge headed to Beaune to study, met his wife (another Dom, nonetheless) and returned to the estate with fresh ideas. The 90’s was spent converting to organic viticulture, and by 2015, were well on their way to being fully biodynamic. Amidst the vines they grow many beautiful orchard fruits.

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