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Rémi Leroy's Blanc de Noirs Champagne is a vibrant expression crafted exclusively from Pinot Noir grapes, reflecting the producer's minimal-intervention philosophy. This non-vintage offering often includes a base vintage (e.g., 2022) complemented by reserve wines (e.g., 15% from 2021 harvest), with some editions featuring a solera system started in 2009. It undergoes lees aging for a minimum of 24 months and is typically bottled unfiltered and unfined with a low dosage, often Brut Nature or Extra Brut.
Tasting notes reveal a clean, essential profile with aromas of ripe pear, Reinette apple, and orange zest, alongside hints of white almond, orchard blossoms, and delicate brioche. The palate is direct, developing a chalky character supporting a core of white fruit and crisp red berries, with fine, precise effervescence and a long, dry, mouthwatering finish of citrus, sweet spice, and damp stone. Other reviews mention notes of green apple, tart apricot, grapefruit, creamy yogurt, and minerals.
This versatile Champagne is ideal for a wide range of food pairings, including caviar, crab, shellfish, lobster, butter and butter sauce dishes, fried foods, oysters, smoked salmon, sushi, pork, rich fish (like salmon or tuna), and mild and soft cheeses. It's perfect for celebrations, aperitifs, or as a sophisticated accompaniment to a gourmet meal. 【Authentic expression of Pinot Noir with minimal intervention】