Alexis Leconte - La Terre Mère Extra Brut Champagne NV (750ml) Pouilly

Alexis Leconte - La Terre Mère Extra Brut Champagne NV (750ml) PouillyA 100% Meunier from Troissy, Valle de la Marne Alexis Lecontes Champagne Le Terre Mre Extra Brut is an authentic and refined expression of Pinot Meunier from selected vineyards in Troissy, in the prestigious Valle de la Marne. The grapes come from the lieu dits La Pice des Cotas (west facing) and La Pice des Uselants (north north west facing), characterised by stony, marly, clay and sandy soils, elements that give the wine a distinctive minerality.

Patience was key as most vineyard blocks were three to four weeks behind their typical

A wonderful fine bead

He prefers restrained wines that express terroir

warm citrus

eucalyptus and licorice with balsamic nuances

this version reveals heavy notes of zesty sweet bay leaf and sassafras that infuse a core of steeped red currant and mulberry fruit

2020:  91 points - James Suckling

clove and tobacco flavors

which brings some drying minerality

Guidalberto Bordeaux 2020 is a versatile wine that pairs well with a variety of dishes

and the elegant label makes it a great gift for any wine lover

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