• 2011 Lelarge Pugeot Les Charmes de Vrigny Extra Brut
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2011 Lelarge Pugeot Les Charmes de Vrigny Extra Brut

Les Charmes is a proprietary blend produced by the Lelarge family of Vrigny, established in 1789. Serving as the premium, grown‐up counterpart to its entry‐level cuvée, Tradition, this wine is crafted in the Extra Brut style and presented in a 750ML format. The wine’s production highlights traditional winemaking techniques and extended maturation, with the 2010 harvest fruit aged for 10 years on the lees, reflecting the estate’s legacy and commitment to terroir‐driven expression.
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Specs

Type: Sparkling
Grapes: Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Winemaker: Dominique Lelarge, Dominique Pugeot
Vintage: 2010

Geography

Country: France
Region: Champagne
Sub-region: Vrigny
 

Farming

Organic agriculture and biodynamic practices; Certified Organic (2014) and Demeter Certified Biodynamic (2017).
 

Fermentation

Utilizes the Traditional Method with fermentation in stainless steel and tanks (approximately six months), employing indigenous yeast.
 

Aging

Following fermentation, lees aging in bottle is maintained for 10 to 11 years; some batches age six months in tanks before bottling. Dosage is set at 2 g/L (with one instance including 20 ppm SO2), and disgorgement occurred in May 2021 and October 2022. Bottling in select vintages was in April 2011.