Le Brun De Neuville Autolyse Noirs and Blancs

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Le Brun De Neuville
Label Name:
 
Autolyse Noirs and Blancs
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côte de Sézanne, Champagne
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Pinot Noir 86%, Chardonnay 14%
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Gault&Millau listings ~94–97/100 (various pages); retailer scores include ~90/100 (Bernardi)

Tasting Note
Rich, toasty and nutty with brioche, toasted almond, dried stone-fruit and light roasted notes; savory, leathery depth and a long, savory finish with subtle citrus lift.

Food Pairing
Roasted poultry, foie gras, aged cheeses, smoked salmon, scallops, crab, tempura, sushi, and tangy Cantonese appetizers (vinegar-spiked).

Production Method
Base 2008 with 12% reserve wines; fermented in stainless and oak, partial malolactic; matured ~14 years on lees before disgorgement; Brut dosage ~8 g/L.

Vineyard Info
Le Brun de Neuville is the Bethon cooperative (est. 1963), ~170 growers across Sézannais/Côte de Sézanne, focused on long lees ageing and sustainable practices.