Ruppert Leroy
Champagne La Bergerie Brut Nature
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Nero |
- Brut Nature Pas Dosé: no added sugars, pure character, taut and vertical
- Balanced blend: composed of 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir
- Aromatic notes: fruity aromas and delicate floral hints
- Taste and perlage: fresh, savoury and persistent with a fine mousse
- Serving and pairings: serve at 6–8 °C with shellfish, lean fish and cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
The Champagne La Bergerie Brut Nature displays a straw yellow colour, the result of a blend where Chardonnay is combined with Pinot Noir. On the nose, it reveals pleasant fruity aromas and delicate floral notes. The choice of Pas Dosé offers a fresh, savoury and persistent sip. Served at a temperature of 6-8 °C, it is ideal for pairing with cheese, starters, shellfish and lean fish, also boasting excellent ageing potential that can reach up to ten years.
Where it comes from
This wine originates in the heart of the renowned Champagne region in France, crafted by the Ruppert Leroy winery. The family-run estate manages its vineyards according to the principles of biodynamic and organic viticulture, under the guidance of Bénédicte Leroy. This approach allows for a precise expression of the terroir, conveying the most authentic identity of the surrounding landscape into the glass through careful attention to environmental sustainability.
How it is produced
The production of Champagne La Bergerie Brut Nature strictly follows the Traditional Method, which gives the wine an elegant fine perlage. The cuvée is made without any dosage to maintain a pure and vertical Brut Nature profile. This technique enhances the tension and linearity of the palate, highlighting the pronounced savouriness and freshness of flavour that characterise the labels from this winery.
History and Curiosities
Led by Bénédicte Leroy, the family-run Ruppert Leroy estate has been cultivating its mere 4 hectares of vineyards in Champagne since the 1980s, following strict sustainability principles. From this deep commitment comes Champagne La Bergerie Brut Nature, an outstanding wine certified as organic and biodynamic that perfectly harmonises Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Produced using the traditional method and with no dosage, this refined Pas Dosé expresses the pure essence of the terroir, offering a fine perlage, elegant floral aromas and a fresh savouriness.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1980
- Hectares: 4
| Name | Ruppert Leroy Champagne La Bergerie Brut Nature |
|---|---|
| Type | White biodynamic classic method sparkling wine pas dosé |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 50% Chardonnay, 50% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Ruppert Leroy |
| Story | History and Curiosities Led by Bénédicte Leroy, the family-run Ruppert Leroy estate has been cultivating its mere 4 hectares of vineyards in Champagne since the 1980s, following strict sustainability principles. From this deep commitment comes Champagne La Bergerie Brut Nature, an outstanding wine certified as organic and biodynamic that perfectly harmonises Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Produced using the traditional method and with no dosage, this refined Pas Dosé expresses the pure essence of the terroir, offering a fine perlage, elegant floral aromas and a fresh savouriness. |
| Origin | Champagne Region, France |
| Production technique | Classic method (traditional method) |
| Wine making | Traditional method; Brut Nature without dosage (pas dosé). 2019 harvest, disgorged October 2021. |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |