2016 Lelarge Pugeot Les Meuniers de Clémence

Champagne produced exclusively from 100% Pinot Meunier sourced from mature vines (aged between 40 and 45 years) in Vrigny within the Montagne de Reims—an area classified as Premier Cru. The wine is crafted in a Brut Nature to Extra Brut style, with initial aging for about 10 months in foudres on fine lies followed by an extended period of 5 to 6 years on lees in bottle before disgorgement. This single-parcel, single-vintage bottling reflects an artisanal, family-owned approach championing healthier, certified organic farming practices, guided by Clémence Lelarge, and is offered in magnums.
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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

Organic farming with biodynamic certification (transitioned in 2014; certified in 2017)
 

Production

Traditional Method with minimal intervention using indigenous yeasts and low sulfur levels. The wine is aged approximately 10 months in foudres on fine lies, then undergoes extended bottle aging on lees for 5 to 6 years, with final dosage of 0 g/L (Brut Nature).