Champagne Millesimè Extra Brut - Lequeux-Mercier 2008

Lequeux-Mercier

Format: 75 cl

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Recommended price: 83,86 €
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Producer Lequeux-Mercier
Name Champagne Millesimato Extra Brut
Variety Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Vintage 2008
Gradation 12.0%
Format 75 cl
Aromatic profile Notes of cherry, violet, and spices
Vinification method Traditional fermentation with maceration on skins
Residual sugars Dry
Region Tuscany
Production area Chianti Classico
Country Italy
Type Red Wine
Aging At least 12 months in oak barrels
Type of cask Large oak barrels and small French oak barrels
Color Ruby red
Serving temperature 16-18°C
Recommended consumption Best consumed within 5 years
Pairing Red meats, aged cheeses, pasta with meat sauces
The Millesimé Extra Brut Champagne by Lequeux-Mercier represents an elegant testament to the sparkling wine craft of the French maison, located in the heart of the renowned Champagne region. This wine is the result of a careful selection of the finest grapes available to the winery, marking a distinctive and character-rich vintage.

The Millesimé Extra Brut by Lequeux-Mercier stands out for its vivacity and freshness, the result of a rigorous and meticulous winemaking process. The very low sugar dosage after the second fermentation enhances the purity and authenticity of the terroir, allowing the fruity and mineral notes to emerge with elegance.

On the nose, this champagne opens with delicate aromas of citrus, white peach, and subtle touches of fresh yeast and brioche bread, a clear sign of its long maturation on the yeasts. The complexity increases as the wine oxygenates in the glass, revealing deeper layers of dried fruit and sweet spices.

On the palate, the Millesimé has a well-balanced structure, with a sharp freshness and a creamy mousse that harmoniously blend with a long-lasting taste. The notes of citrus and white-fleshed fruit dominate, followed by a fine minerality that cleanses the palate, inviting another sip.

Best served between 8 and 12 degrees Celsius, the Millesimé Extra Brut Champagne by Lequeux-Mercier is perfect as an aperitif, but also pairs beautifully with dishes of raw or lightly cooked fish, such as oysters or salmon tartare. A tasting experience that celebrates excellence and the pure expression of the Champenoise terroir, ideal for special moments and celebrations.
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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