2016 Leclerc Briant Les Basses Prieres
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From a single vineyard in the Premier Cru village of Hautvillers, the 2016 Champagne Les Basses Prières Brut Zero is composed of 80% Pinot Noir with the rest Chardonnay, with a small dosage of 1.5 grams per liter. Pouring a bright youthful yellow straw hue, the wine is layered and well-detailed with orange blossom, yellow apple, and frangipane aromas. Medium to full-bodied, it has a more linear feel in its texture, a touch of oak spice, and persistent energy and fresh lift on the finish. It offers a refined, delicate, pillowy mousse and has a light saline savory touch as well as lovely lime citrus-toned energy through the focused finish. Drink 2023-2040. Disgorgement April 2023.
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Jeb Dunnuck
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The 2016 Brut Zéro Les Basses Prières was harvested just underneath the abbey of Hautvillers. A co-harvest of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay, co-pressed and co-fermented in oak for nine months. Creamy, plummy fragrant notions characterize the nose. Fruit is subtle but precise, uniting ripe Mirabelle plum and Amalfi lemon within fine mousse. Freshness frames, straightens and sharpens everything and points to depth. Dosage is 1.5gr/L. Disgorged: February, 2022. - Anne Krebiehl MW