2016 Lelarge Pugeot Les Meuniers de Clémence

A single-parcel, single-vintage Extra Brut Champagne crafted entirely from Pinot Meunier and named in homage to Clémence Lelarge, daughter at this family-owned domaine. The 2016 vintage is sourced from 40-45 year-old vines in Premier Cru Vrigny, Montagne de Reims. The wine was aged 10 months in foudres on fine lees, then 5-6 years on lees in bottle before disgorgement in March 2023. Certified Organic and Biodynamic, produced in the Brut Nature style with 0 g/L dosage, this bottling showcases Pinot Meunier's finesse and complexity with rich texture and tight structure, gaining a cult following among sommeliers.
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Specs

Grapes: Pinot Meunier
Winemaker: Dominique Lelarge, Dominique Pugeot and their children (Clémence and Valentin)
Vintage: 2016

Geography

Country: France
Region: Champagne
Sub-region: Vrigny, Montagne de Reims
 

Farming

Certified Organic and Biodynamic (transitioned in 2014 and certified in 2017)
 

Harvest

Traditional Method
 

Fermentation

Indigenous yeasts in wooden barrels
 

Aging

10 months in foudres on fine lees; 6 months in steel tanks; 5-6 years in bottle on lees; disgorgement in March 2023; bottling in July 2017; dosage 0 g/L (Brut Nature); minimal intervention with low sulfur usage