Sparkling French Champagne Le Brun Servenay

Sparkling French Champagne Le Brun Servenay Melodie en C Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru wine

Serve it chilled. Located in Avize, in the heart of the Cote des Blancs, the Champagne House Le Brun Servenay has been managed since 1996 by Patrick Le Brun, supported in recent years by his son Gauthier, the fifth generation of this renowned family of winemakers. The estate extends over approximately 7 hectares of vineyards, at least 80% of which are planted with Chardonnay, and spread across 3 Grand Cru villages.

Here, the clay-limestone soils with good drainage guarantee the production of fresh and mineral wines. The Melodie en C Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru is an elegant and delicate Champagne produced with only Chardonnay grapes that rests on its lees for years before disgorgement. This Blanc de Blancs has a lively and fresh aromatic profile with notes of citrus, apple, and white flowers, followed by a light iodine vein.

On the palate, it is soft and lean, with a marked acidic vein and a strong mineral character. It is balanced and vibrant with a long and persistent finish and a very pleasant and fine mousse. Served chilled, it makes a classy aperitif, but it also pairs very well with oysters and sushi.

Sparkling French Champagne Larmandier Bernier Vieilles Vignes du Levant Grand Cru Extra Brut 2014 wine

Serve chilled. Biodynamic Champagnes are still difficult to find, but this sensational Grand Cru from the Larmandier family is proof that working in harmony with Mother Nature can produce exceptional results. Pierre and Sophie converted the estate to biodynamic and organic agriculture over twenty years ago and their dedication to winemaking as a work of nature is clear in every bottle they craft.

This old vine Champagne is sourced from their Cramant Grand Cru vineyards where the east-facing slopes tend to produce especially rich and concentrated grapes. Such are the complexities of producing top quality grapes here that this particular cuvee is only made during the very finest vintages. Following the harvest, the grapes are carefully picked by hand, pressed and then fermented directly in wood casks.

The maturation process then begins with a total of 7-8 years spent maturating on the lees. The family has chosen to produce this Champagne as an Extra Brut, meaning that it has a very low dosage, to create a crisp, refreshingly dry taste. In the glass you’ll immediately notice the pale gold color with fine, persistent bubbles.

On the nose it offers aromas of citrus, white flowers, and toasted bread, while on the palate, it has a creamy texture with flavors of lemon zest, green apple, and hints of minerality.