First cuvée from J.M. Labruyère, this extra-brut introduces the philosophy of the family : terroir-driven, low dosage in order to underline the natural ripeness of our grapes, 4 years of aging on lees, « liqueur d'expedition » made from our best wines.
Base : Harvest 2014, 30% reserve wine (2013) Bottling : 1st September 2015 Disgorgement : 2019-2020 (cf. back label) Assemblage : 75% pinot noir, 25% chardonnay Terroir : Verzenay, Grand Cru Soil : Clay-limestone Main plots : Les Potences, Les Longues Raies, Les Rochelles, Champs Saint Martin Average age of the vines : 35 years Dosage : 1.6 g/l, Extra-Brut Production : 30,000 bottles, 400 magnums, 30 jeroboamsTASTING
The wine offers intriguing complexity, with aromas of dried fruits, enhanced by subtle toasty aromas and roasted hazelnut. Rich and harmonious on the palate. Beautiful structure of Pinot Noir is exquisitely intertwined with tension and energy of Chardonnay. Delicate and persistent on the finish.