Le Brun De Neuville Extra Blanc NV

Category:
 
Sparkling Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Champagne
Producer:
 
Le Brun De Neuville
Label Name:
 
Extra Blanc NV
Country:
 
France
Region:
 
Côte de Sézanne, Champagne
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
12%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
8-10°C

Awards/Ratings
James Suckling 91; Falstaff 91; Gault&Millau 89; Praised by Gerhard Eichelmann; Le Brun de Neuville — IWSC Best Champagne Producer (2015)

Tasting Note
Fine mousse with citrus, green apple, white flowers, brioche and toasted almond; chalky, saline minerality and a crisp, precise finish.

Food Pairing
Oysters, scallops, crab, ceviche, grilled white fish; roast chicken with lemon, creamy cheeses (Brillat‑Savarin); sushi, sashimi, tempura, steamed fish, dim sum, light Thai or Vietnamese seafood dishes.

Production Method
Méthode traditionnelle (bottle fermentation). 100% Chardonnay; fermentations in stainless and oak, partial malolactic, blended with reserve wines and aged ~48 months on lees; dosage extra‑brut (~3–4 g/L).

Vineyard Info
Cooperative based in Bethon (founded 1963); ~150 ha, ~170 growers; Chardonnay-focused (≈90%), known for long lees ageing and terroir-driven Champagnes.