Description
Remi Leroy Extra Brut 2020
Rémi Leroy is a Côte des Bar natural Champagne leader, terroir-driven family estate. This Extra Brut from Meurville-area old vines blends 2020 warmth with reserve wines—white fruit, citrus and brioche notes, fine persistent bubbles, precise acidity and elegant structure. Outstanding vintage entry-level with 8–12 years aging potential.
Vinification & Style
From Meurville, Bergères, Fontaine Kimmeridgian old vines; 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay.
Hand-harvested, 85% steel + 15% oak fermentation, native yeast, full malolactic.
36–48 months on lees, 2–4.5g/L dosage, unfiltered; limited production.
Tasting Notes
Color: Pale gold, fine persistent mousse
Aroma: Green apple, pear, white flowers, lemon zest, roasted almond, brioche, limestone
Palate: Medium-full, pure bright fruit, crunchy acidity with energy, gentle bubbles, long salty-mineral finish
Critical Acclaim
Decanter: 92 pts — “Pure fruit depth, Côte des Bar classic”
Vinous: 91 pts — “Refined bubbles and terroir, food-friendly”
Vivino average: 4.2 — White fruit minerality dominant
Decanting: 30 minutes
Serving Temperature: 8–10°C
Food Pairing: Salt & pepper squid, garlic scallops, roast goose, crab roe siu mai, fried wontons, oyster beef, cheese-baked sole
Special Info: Leroy family estate (9 ha, 70% Pinot Noir), 2020 solera blend with aged reserves. Chablis-like minerality from Kimmeridgian soils, low-sulfur gravity-flow, grower Champagne benchmark—evolves to brioche/nut complexity.
Origin: France, Champagne, Côte des Bar
Type: Sparkling Wine
Grape Variety: 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay (old vines)
ABV: 12.5%
Volume: 750ml