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The Leclaire family have been implanted in the Côte des Blancs since 1878, at Avize, the capital of the Grand Crus of Chardonnay, and make all their champagnes exclusively from this grape variety.
And it is this very lightly dosed Chardonnay that gives their champagnes their refined, elegant and diaphanous quality.
Renowned for its purity and its freshness, it confers a natural elegance on each cuvee that can accompany all occasions.
Champagne Leclaire-Thiefaine is pleased to propose 6 individually numbered cuvees inspired by its universe, its family and its passion.
Cuvée 01 – APOLLINE
Le GRAND CRU D’AVIZE
Composition:
100% Chardonnay Grand Cru d’Avize
Cellar ageing: minimum 4 years
Dosage: 4gr/l
Top restaurants where you can find this champagne :
Les Crayères ** in Reims (51)
La Grenouillère ** in La Madeleine sous Montreuil (62)
La Brasserie du Jardin in Reims (51)
Toane in Grezieu la Varenne (69)
The Emporium Hotel, Brisbane, Australia
Stranger Gothenburg, Gothenburg, Sweden
Tasting Notes :
A lightly dosed champagne with a subtly chalky, floral nose, Apolline Grand Cru d’Avize expresses all its delicacy in the finesse of and grace of its bubbles.
Great purity of expression in the mouth with immense freshness and a palette of aromas that embraces both the character of the terroir and great elegance.
Glimmering with pretty gold highlights
This gastronomic champagne that combines character and elegance has distinct personality.
Wine & Food Pairings :
An exceptional champagne that will harmoniously accompany your aperitifs and pairs perfectly with caviar.
Accolades :
Gilbert & Gaillard – International Challenge 2018
Gold Medal 92Pts
Note : 92/100
“A GREAT GASTRONOMIC CHAMPAGNE.”
Cuvée 02 – GUILLEMETTE
Le ROSÉ
Composition :
92 % Chardonnay Premier cru
8 % Pinot Noir Grand Cru
Dosage: 4gr/l
Cellar ageing: minimum 4 years
Top restaurants where you can find this champagne :
Les Crayères ** in Reims (51)
La Grenouillère ** in La Madeleine sous Montreuil (62)
La Brasserie du Jardin in Reims (51)
Toane in Grezieu la Varenne (69)
Tasting Notes :
An abundance of succulent aromas in this delicately taut champagne, with acidulous aromas reminiscent of grapefruit.
These lovely bright citrus notes are reflected on the palate with notes of orange zest and red fruit, and a refreshing minerality that contributes to its uniquely vivid style.
Its orange-pink hue evokes memories of summer evenings at dusk, the perfect moment to savour this champagne.
Wine & Food Pairings :
This rosé is ideal with finely sliced Reims ham for aperitif. It can also be served with red meat dishes, especially duck, and will be the perfect accompaniment to your red fruit desserts.
Accolades :
Gilbert & Gaillard – International Challenge 2018
Gold Medal 87Pts
Note : 87/100
Cuvée 03 – CONSTANTIN
Le Grand Cru dE CRAMANT
This cuvee is made from grapes grown on the estate’s oldest parcels, selected with the utmost care to highlight the unique nuances of the terroir of the Cote des Blancs.
Composition :
100 % Chardonnay Grand Cru de Cramant
Dosage: 2gr/l
Vinified in oak vats for 9 months.
Cellar ageing: minimum 5 years
Tasting Notes :
After vinification in oak vats for 9 months, this cuvee reveals superb aromas of fresh fruit and a creamily mineral persistence.
Its toasted notes and full, generous palate are underlined by a lovely fresh minerality.
Its yellow-gold aspect brings to mind lemons from Menton.
Wine & Food Pairings :
A prestige cuvee that will be the star of aperitif accompanied by parmesan shavings or little toasts with white truffles.
Cuvée 04 – MAYEUL
LE PREMIER CRU
Composition :
100% Chardonnay Premier Cru
Dosage: 4gr/l
Cellar ageing: minimum 3 years
Tasting Notes :
The cuvee Mayeul is characterised by its fine effervescence and ripe fruit aromas.
With its notes of preserved citrus fruit, this cuvee is all at once lively and diaphanous, with a delicately refreshing smoothness.
Its honeyed gold colour is complemented by a chain of fine bubbles.
Wine & Food Pairings :
An excellent cocktail champagne, for your parties and ceremonies, from aperitif to dessert, it will enhance all occasions.
Cuvée 05 –
LE MILLÉSIMÉ
Composition :
100% Chardonnay (Grand Cru d’Avize)
Dosage: 4gr/l
Cellar ageing: minimum 6 years
Tasting Notes :
This vintage champagne with its toasted aromas is the expression of the flawless delicacy of Chardonnay in the best years in Champagne.
Cuvée 05 is a supple, well-structured champagne that draws its finesse and elegance from the celebrated Côte des Blancs.
The brilliance of its golden hue is constellated with fine, soaring bubbles.
Wine & Food Pairings :
This outstanding champagne will reveal all its qualities with poultry and game birds such as pheasant or partridge. It can also be served as an aperitif accompanied by a fine Iberian ham.
Cuvée 06-
L’EXTRA BRUT GRAND CRU
Composition :
100 % Chardonnay Grand Cru
Dosage: 1gr/l
Cellar ageing: minimum 5 years
Top restaurants where you can find this champagne :
Les Crayères ** in Reims (51)
La Grenouillère ** in La Madeleine sous Montreuil (62)
Tasting Notes :
This Extra-Brut offers aromas of immense purity and expressivity, with notes of fresh hazelnut, white flowers and biscuit.
Its minerality accentuates its depth and aromatic purity, and also reveals a seductive freshness.
Intense, deep gold in colour.
Wine & Food Pairings :
A prestige champagne that will pair perfectly with grilled fish or shellfish such as oysters or fresh Brittany lobster.
Accolades :
Gilbert & Gaillard – International Challenge 2018
90Pts
Note : 90/100