Champagne Millesimè Extra Brut - Lequeux-Mercier 2005

Lequeux-Mercier

Format: 75 cl

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Producer Lequeux-Mercier
Name Champagne Millesimato Extra Brut
Variety Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Vintage 2005
Gradation 12.0%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Notes of cherry, violet, spices, and leather
Vinification method Traditional fermentation with maceration on skins
Residual sugars Dry
Region Tuscany
Production area Chianti Classico
Country Italy
Type Red Wine
Aging Minimum 12 months in oak barrels
Type of cask Large oak barrels and small French oak barrels
Color Ruby red with garnet reflections
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Recommended consumption Best consumed within 5 years
Pairing Red meats, aged cheeses, pasta with meat sauces
This example of Millesimé Extra Brut Champagne, created by the renowned Lequeux-Mercier winery, embodies the pinnacle of elegance and complexity that champagne can offer. The result of a meticulous selection of grapes harvested in a single exceptional year, this champagne stands out for its unique character and excellent quality.

The Lequeux-Mercier winery, located in the heart of the Champagne region, is known for its dedication to following traditional winemaking methods, thus ensuring a production that fully reflects the terroir and the vintage of the grapes. The Extra Brut, characterized by a very low addition of sugar in the final dosage, enhances the purity and natural intensity of the grape.

Visually, the Millesimé Extra Brut Champagne seduces with its fine and persistent bubbles, while the color is a delicate straw yellow with brilliant reflections. On the nose, it opens with intense aromas of white-fleshed fruits, citrus, floral touches, and a subtle mineral note that confirms its prestigious origin.

In the mouth, the experience is vibrant, fresh, and incredibly balanced. Notes of green apple, pear, and citrus blend with a complexity given by slight hints of brioche and almond, deriving from the long maturation on the yeasts. The finish is long and clean, with a freshness that invites another sip.

Ideal as an aperitif, this champagne also pairs beautifully with delicate dishes such as fresh oysters, fish carpaccio, or simply as a celebration on a special occasion. Serve chilled, at about 8-10°C, to enhance all its qualities.

A jewel in the collection of any champagne lover, the Millesimé Extra Brut by Lequeux-Mercier is a testament to remarkable vintages, guaranteeing an unforgettable tasting experience and excellent aging potential.
The winery

Lequeux-Mercier – Winery in Vallée de la Marne (Champagne)

Discover the story and wines of Lequeux-Mercier.

Producer of Champagne based in Passy-sur-Marne, in the Vallée de la Marne; a family-run estate and independent winemaker focused on cuvées characterized by Pinot Meunier.
Region: Vallée de la Marne (Champagne)
Country: Francia
Founded: 1976
Grapes: Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Based in Passy-sur-Marne, Vallée de la Marne. The Lequeux-Mercier brand is cited as having been created in 1976. Cuvée G4.2: stated composition 65% Meunier and 35% Pinot Noir for the cited vintage. The estate presents itself as an independent winegrower focused on low-intervention practices and reasoned viticulture. Production is focused on cuvées that express the terroir of the Vallée de la Marne, with Blanc de Blancs also included among the offerings.
Winery history
Family-run house: the Lequeux-Mercier family has been producing Champagne for several generations. The "Lequeux-Mercier" brand appears to have been created in the 1970s. Legally, there are recent registrations linked to the name Rémy Lequeux-Mercier as a business entity.
Production philosophy
Presents itself as a vigneron engagé: attentive vineyard care, the application of reasoned viticulture principles, and low‑intervention winemaking to produce Champagnes expressive of the terroir. Some communications indicate a choice to limit pesticide use and to intervene minimally in the cellar to highlight the character of the parcels.
Terroir and vineyards
Located in Passy-sur-Marne, in the heart of the Vallée de la Marne. The soils mentioned include clay, marl and sand; the area is described as favorable to Pinot Meunier, which is often cited as the predominant variety in the cuvées.

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