Rémi Leroy Extra Brut

What to expect - New arrival on Emperor Champagne! - Boutique Champagne house in the Côte des Bar - Vibrant and clean style of extra brut that has plenty to offer This is an introduction into Remi’s wines and a closer look shows that this was fermented using natural yeasts in 85% stainless (remainder in older oak), with full malo and then three years on lees. All his wines are bottled unfined and unfiltered. Expect notes of almond, citron biscuit and red cherry which then switches to a core of green apple freshness. We love the beautiful balance and finesse here. Rémi has quickly become one of the top vignerons to watch in Champagne and we are delighted to have him as part of the Emperor offering. Technical details 85% base wines from 2018 + 15% Réserve. A blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay. Stainless steel tanks for 75% of the wines and in barrels for the 25% left. Bottled in May without filtration.Disgorged November 2020. About the house An oenologist and agronomist, Remi Leroy was trained in Bordeaux. Along with his father they manage their family vineyards of 8 hectares in Meurville, Côte des Bar. The terroir is exceptional, composed of clay-limestone from the Jurassic period. Their flagship grape is Pinot Noir (72% of their vineyards) which is the star grape in the region, the rest being 20% Chardonnay and 8% Pinot Meunier. Remi and his father and working on replanting Chardonnay to give more diversity to their winemaking. Their wines are simply superb and speak for themselves. Food Pairing Pairing to follow.