2015 Château d'Avize Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature Leclerc-Briant Champagne

2015 Château d'Avize Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature Leclerc-Briant – Champagne

single-vineyard wine

origin

The house Leclerc-Briant is one of the pioneers of biodynamic viticulture in Champagne. The historical Château d'Avize It lies on the Côte des Blancs and is surrounded by Grand Cru vineyards with deep-rooted soils. Chalk floorsThese characteristics lend the Chardonnay tension, a salty minerality, and a precise acid structure. The estate's philosophy combines terroir, craftsmanship, and long aging periods.

Expansion

The 2015 vintage is based exclusively on Chardonnay from Avize. The grapes were read by hand and gently pressed. Part of the vinification took place in wooden barrelsto enhance structure and texture. After the second fermentation, the champagne matured on the lees for several years. As Brut Nature It was bottled without dosage, which allows the origin to remain unadulterated and in the foreground.

Aroma and taste

In the glass, the champagne displays a clear gold color with fine bubbles. The nose reveals notes of citrus zest, white peach and roasted almonds, accompanied by brioche and chalkiness. On the palate, it has a tight and precise, with lively acidity and pronounced minerality. The texture is creamy, the finish long and salty.

Dietary recommendations

Ideal Oysters, raw fish or seafood. Equally suitable with roasted poultry with a light sauce or aged Comté cheese. Served with 8–10 °C.

Special features of the vintage in the growing region

The 2015 vintage in the Champagne The growing season was characterized by warm, sunny conditions with excellent ripening. The wines display ripe fruit, balanced acidity, and structured depth. Particularly characterful Chardonnays with mineral clarity and good aging potential were produced in the Côte des Blancs.

Conclusion

The 2015 Château d'Avize Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature is a precise, terroir-driven Chardonnay from Champagne. With clear fruit, salty minerality and uncompromising dryness, it displays the elegant signature of Leclerc-Briant.