Lacourte Godbillon Terroirs D'ecueil 1er Cru Brut

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Lacourte Godbillon
Label Name:
 
Terroirs D'ecueil 1er Cru Brut
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Champagne - Écueil, Montagne de Reims
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12.5%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir 85%, Chardonnay 15%
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
10-12°C

Awards/Ratings
Rated 94 points by Mike Bennie (ReserveCellar). Producer technicals and disgorgement/dosage details noted on producer and retailer sheets

Tasting Note
Fine, pure and lively: red fruits, lemon zest, chalky minerality, green almond, brioche and a saline, iodine-tinged finish with precise bubbles.

Food Pairing
Western: oysters, clams, smoked salmon, cured meats, roasted chicken, goat cheeses. Asian: sushi/sashimi, tempura, dim sum, grilled mackerel with miso, light Korean banchan.

Production Method
Estate blend vinified mainly in stainless steel (≈90%) with ~10% oak; méthode traditionnelle, aged 24–30+ months on lees; low Extra Brut dosage (≈3–5 g/L).

Vineyard Info
Family-run Lacourte-Godbillon estate in Écueil; Géraldine Lacourte & Richard Desvignes; organic conversion begun 2017 and biodynamic practices since 2019; estate-grown fruit only.