Marie-Noelle Ledru
Champagne Brut Gran Cru
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Grand Cru Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 85% Pinot Nero, 15% Chardonnay |
| Aging | Maturation in steel and on the lees in the bottle for 36 months |
- Grand Cru Blend: 85% Pinot Noir and 15% Chardonnay from Ambonnay and Bouzy
- Traditional method: second fermentation in the bottle with 36 months ageing on the lees
- Reserve wines: make up 50% of the blend for greater body and structure
- Profile: chalky minerality, crisp fruit, pronounced acidity and a dry finish
- Pairings and serving: ideal with starters, fish, cheese; serve at 6–8 °C; contains sulphites
Description
What kind of wine it is
Marie Noelle Ledru Champagne Grand Cru Brut is a wine with an austere profile, an authentic expression of a blend that combines Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Crafted according to the rules of the Traditional Method, it reveals a pronounced personality, led by a deep chalky minerality and crisp fruit. On the palate, it is firm and dry, with a vibrant vertical acidity that ensures a dry, persistent sip with remarkable flavour volume. This Grand Cru Champagne proves to be the ideal accompaniment for starters, fish dishes and cheeses.
Where it comes from
This Grand Cru Champagne originates from the southern sector of the Montagne de Reims, from vines rooted in the renowned villages of Ambonnay and Bouzy. The work bears the signature of Marie Noelle Ledru, an independent winemaker who manages her own plots according to the principles of sustainable agriculture. To preserve environmental balance, the land is nourished exclusively with natural fertiliser, while crop protection relies on copper and sulphur. This approach, deeply respectful of nature, allows for the harvest of grapes full of energy, capable of expressing in the glass all the purity and essential character of a prestigious chalky terroir.
How it is produced
Vinification begins with the first alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation. The identity of the blend takes shape during the assemblage, enriched by a significant proportion of reserve wines that provide volume and structural depth. The prise de mousse takes place in the bottle in strict accordance with the Traditional Method. The wine then rests on the lees for a long maturation of thirty-six months, a period that enhances its austerity and dry character. Every cellar choice aims to deliver an essential and direct sip, free from modern stylistic concessions.
History and Curiosities
Since 1980, Marie-Noëlle Ledru has been producing a Grand Cru Champagne created to express the authentic essence of the Ambonnay and Bouzy terroir. This refined Traditional Method blends Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with a precious 50% of reserve wines, maturing for 36 months on the lees. Rated 92 points by Vinous, this wine captivates with intense chalky mineral notes, crisp fruit, and a vibrant, vertical acidity. Splendid when paired with starters, fish, and cheese, it embodies all the elegance of sustainable viticulture, proudly free from modern stylistic compromises.
Awards
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92/100
The prestigious international wine guide from the renowned Robert Parker, the world's most experienced and trusted wine taster.
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89/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1980
- Bottles produced: 50.000
- Hectares: 6
| Name | Marie Noelle Ledru Champagne Gran Cru Brut |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 85% Pinot Nero, 15% Chardonnay |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Marie-Noelle Ledru |
| Story | History and Curiosities Since 1980, Marie-Noëlle Ledru has been producing a Grand Cru Champagne created to express the authentic essence of the Ambonnay and Bouzy terroir. This refined Traditional Method blends Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with a precious 50% of reserve wines, maturing for 36 months on the lees. Rated 92 points by Vinous, this wine captivates with intense chalky mineral notes, crisp fruit, and a vibrant, vertical acidity. Splendid when paired with starters, fish, and cheese, it embodies all the elegance of sustainable viticulture, proudly free from modern stylistic compromises. |
| Origin | Ambonnay and Bouzy (France) |
| Fermentation | 36 mesi |
| Production technique | Traditional method (second fermentation in bottle) |
| Wine making | The wines are made up of 50% reserve wines. In the vineyard, a reasoned approach to agriculture is practised, with respect for the environment. In the winery, the wines undergo their first alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks, followed by malolactic fermentation in preparation for blending with reserve wines from the previous two vintages. The second fermentation then takes place in the bottle, where the wine rests on the lees for 36 months. Natural manure is used as fertiliser in the vineyard; only copper and sulphur are used as plant protection products. |
| Aging | Maturation in steel and on the lees in the bottle for 36 months |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |