Legrand Latour
Champagne Yprésien Extra Brut 2020
Other years:
2021| Denomination | AOC Champagne Blanc de Noirs |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 80% Pinot Meunier, 20% Pinot Nero |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for 12 months; bottling in September 2021 and disgorgement in February 2025. |
| Other years | 2021 |
- Vintage and style: Blanc de Noirs Extra Brut Sparkling Wine 2020, with no added sugar dosage
- Grapes: Predominantly Pinot Meunier with some Pinot Noir; white wine made from organic black grapes
- Profile: Straw yellow colour, fine bubbles, notes of red fruits and yeast
- Taste: Taut, dry and mineral palate, with a bold and elegant character; 13% ABV
- Method and ageing: Traditional method, 12 months on the lees; disgorgement scheduled for 02/2025
Description
What kind of wine is it
Legrand Latour's Champagne Yprésien Extra Brut is an organic Blanc de Noirs made from a blend of Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir. Distinguished by its straw yellow colour, it reveals a fine perlage and an aromatic profile where red fruits blend with delicate yeast notes. On the palate, it is taut, dry and deeply mineral. It is ideal served chilled alongside raw seafood, sushi, starters and cheeses.
Where does it come from
This wine is produced in France between Vandières and Verneuil, in the heart of the Champagne region. Legrand Latour adopts a geo-oenological approach aimed at enhancing soils rich in fossils dating back to the Ypresian epoch, from which the cuvée takes its name. This particular soil composition gives the wine a pronounced sense of place and a remarkable capacity for evolution, while maintaining a rigorous, clean and highly characterful sip.
How is it produced
Production follows the principles of the Traditional Method, with ageing on the lees for twelve months, enriching its complexity and structure. The decision not to add sugars, opting for zero dosage, preserves an essential and pure flavour profile, in keeping with the Extra Brut philosophy. The result is a rare cuvée, characterised by persistent continuity on the palate and supported by a firm and elegant structure.
History and Curiosities
The Champagne Yprésien 2020 by Legrand Latour is born from a profound geo-oenological approach that enhances the fossil soils of the Ypresian period. This refined organic Blanc de Noirs, vinified according to the traditional method with zero dosage, is a true rarity. The twelve-month ageing on the lees and the planned disgorgement in February 2025 confirm its absolute qualitative excellence. Each bottle bears witness to the brand's ongoing sustainable commitment, offering an experience that combines great tradition with a pure mineral expression.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
Having the honour of being the representative of Champagne Legrand-Latour today, it is my duty to preserve the values we hold dear. My father's passion for researching fossils in our terroir led me, through a geo-oenological approach, to express the influence of this Champagne subsoil, rich in fossils, and to highlight the mineral expression of our champagnes. (Thibault Legrand) Read more
| Name | Legrand Latour Champagne Ypresien Brut Nature |
|---|---|
| Type | White organic classic method sparkling wine extra brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 13.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 80% Pinot Meunier, 20% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Legrand Latour |
| Story | History and CuriositiesThe Champagne Yprésien 2020 by Legrand Latour is born from a profound geo-oenological approach that enhances the fossil soils of the Ypresian period. This refined organic Blanc de Noirs, vinified according to the traditional method with zero dosage, is a true rarity. The twelve-month ageing on the lees and the planned disgorgement in February 2025 confirm its absolute qualitative excellence. Each bottle bears witness to the brand's ongoing sustainable commitment, offering an experience that combines great tradition with a pure mineral expression. |
| Origin | Vandières and Verneuil, Champagne, France |
| Fermentation | 12 months |
| Production technique | Traditional method (classic method) |
| Wine making | Traditional method (classic method); tirage in September 2021, ageing on the lees for 12 months, disgorgement in February 2025; dosage 0 g (extra brut). |
| Aging | Aged on the lees for 12 months; bottling in September 2021 and disgorgement in February 2025. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |