Lacourte Godbillon Mi-Pentes 1er Cru Extra Brut

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Lacourte Godbillon
Label Name:
 
Mi-Pentes 1er Cru Extra Brut
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Écueil, Montagne de Reims, Champagne.
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Pinot Noir.
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
Parcellaire listing: 17. 8/20; multiple specialist retailers note disgorgement details and low dosages (1

Tasting Note
Bright citrus and red-berry fruits with toasted hazelnut, fresh-bread autolysis, creamy mousse, vibrant acidity and saline mineral finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters and shellfish, smoked salmon, roasted/quail poultry, mushroom risotto, sushi/sashimi, tempura, Korean grilled fish.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle; partial fermentation in stainless steel and oak barrels, long lees ageing and very low Extra Brut dosage (≈1.5–3 g/L).

Vineyard Info
Family grower-producer founded 1968; Géraldine Lacourte leads the estate in Écueil, converted to organic viticulture around 2016.