Lacourte Godbillon
Champagne 1er Cru Mi Pentes Extra Brut
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Premier Crus Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | 24 months in bottle |
Description
A 1er Cru Extra Brut Champagne from the heart of Champagne, produced by Lacourte Godbillon. A classic method that expresses the excellence of the terroir through the purity of Pinot Noir, the region's flagship grape. 0.75L bottle. A tribute to the passion and dedication of two families who joined forces to create a unique wine. Aged for 24 months in bottle. On the nose, aromas of sweet almond and brioche anticipate a beautifully balanced palate. A light golden yellow color. The attack is very fresh with notes of ripe white fruit balanced by a delicate acidity.
Awards
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91/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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91/100
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Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Was it a passion? Maybe... but more than anything else it was sheer hard work. As my grandmother used to say: ''we were often in the vineyards from 5 in the morning until 8 at night!". And the children would join them to help after school. A reason for living? Most probably... With the ultimate objective being the honour of buying a plot of vines as soon as they were able to.
In 1947, shortly after returning from the war, they began a new adventure: producing and marketing champagne under the names Lacourte-Labasse and Godbillon-Marie. They were soon filling their customers' car boots with bulk orders!
The first harvest from my parents was 1968. They gradually set up their business and established the Lacourte-Godbillon brand. At first it was no more than a few thousand bottles. Bottling and disgorgement would be done at the back of a courtyard... But the most important thing was my father's understanding that the best champagne was made only from top quality work in the vineyard. His whole career was dedicated to this ethos.
Richard and I took the big step in 2006 when we left our executive city jobs to come back to the vineyard of our home. This new wine making life has been a total revelation! Read more
| Name | Lacourte Godbillon Champagne 1er Cru Mi Pentes Extra Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White green classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 100% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Lacourte Godbillon |
| Origin | Écueil (France) |
| Harvest | Manual |
| Wine making | In temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks. Malolactic fermentation carried out. |
| Aging | 24 months in bottle |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |