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The Ruppert Leroy Papillon Blanc de Noirs Brut Nature is a captivating Champagne, showcasing a unique copper hue with daffodil-yellow reflections. Its aromatic profile is rich with notes of ripe blood orange, stewed apple, peach, and red fruits. Upon aeration, more mature aromas of Hamburg muscats, along with spicy and floral notes, emerge. On the palate, it offers creamy bubbles and a dry, direct, and enveloping taste. Expect delicious, greedy notes of ripe blood orange, baked apple, peach, and red fruit, with a creamy and delicate texture that is very expressive, long, and mineral, retaining a sense of evanescence and lightness. The finish is long and persistent with fine minerality. It is notably red fruit forward, more tart than juicy, with light peach and citrus notes, and a good dose of mineral and saline characteristics.
This Champagne is a biodynamic, 100% Pinot Noir Blanc de Noirs with zero dosage, reflecting a pure expression of the grape. It undergoes alcoholic fermentation and maturation on the lees in barrels and demi-muids for nine months, followed by 18 to 20 months of aging in the bottle on its lees. The grapes are meticulously cultivated from the single parcel La Fosse in Essoyes by Bénédicte Leroy, who employs a deeply nature-respecting approach to viticulture. The wine has received critical acclaim, including 92/100 points from Wine Spectator. It also boasts an aging potential of 5-10 years. The name "Papillon" (butterfly) is inspired by the abundance of butterflies fluttering among the Pinot Noir vines. 【Biodynamic, 100% Pinot Noir Blanc de Noirs with zero dosage, acclaimed with 92/100 by Wine Spectator.】
Food pairing suggestions include starters, lean fish, and cheeses. It also pairs wonderfully with Breton lobster or white meat, shellfish, crab, and lobster. For more adventurous pairings, consider grilled peaches drizzled in balsamic and mint, spit-roasted pork shoulder with tangy South Carolina barbecue sauce, or a fresh corn and tomato salad sprinkled with goat cheese.
This Champagne is perfect for celebrating special moments, serving as an elegant aperitif, or pairing with a gourmet meal. Its biodynamic nature and zero-dosage style also make it particularly appealing for those seeking a pure and unadulterated expression of Champagne.