This is a beautifully textured wine with dryness that has been softened by bottle age. With a high percentage of Pinot Noir in the blend, the Champagne has structure as well as potential for further aging. Drink the bottling from late 2023.
$45
$70 Retail
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Champagne Brimoncourt Extra Brut Grand Cru NV Those of you that loved the Brimoncourt Blanc de Blancs from a few months back likely just sat up a little straighter… Brimoncourt is back with a stunning Extra Brut cuvée!
$45
$70 Retail
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Flavor Profile: Orange blossom, alyssum flowers, tangerines, chalk, Rainier cherries, golden apples, Bartlett pears, and a spiced tart crust
Time on Lees: 72 months
Dosage: 2 grams per liter
Francois's Fun Facts: Every lasting achievement has been built slowly over time. Moreover, the time of wine, the same as the time of the land, unravels slowly…- Alexandre Cornot
Scores: WE92, JS92, DWWA92
Why We Love It...
Brimoncourt seems to consistently over-deliver – fantastic products at reasonable prices – and this six years on the lees Extra Brut is another winner! For a young house, to get access to such spectacular Grand Cru fruit, and produce something that this is pure, fresh, and vibrant… well, kudos to that! This is the sort of bottle you can never have too much of… and has quickly become a favorite bottle for my dinner table!
Brimoncourt landed on the scene pretty recently (starting in 2008) but instantly gained fame with their fine, elegant style. The captain of this cruise ship is the beguiling Alexandre Cornot – charming dissenter, passionista and admirer of the terroir, and all in all Champagne lover – he might not be trained in winemaking, but he inspires the character and style of each cuvée this house creates. A former lawyer in tax and corporate law, a Navy officer, a paratrooper, entrepreneur, and art collector, Alexandre has spent the last 15 years building the Brimoncourt house from scratch. One sip and you’ll agree – it is a supremely admirable effort!
The wines are crafted in Aÿ, in the historical heart of the Champagne vineyards, in a string of nearly 200 year old buildings and surrounding gardens. Brimoncourt has proudly stated that they are in no hurry, and indeed, volume increase is not a concern or a part of their long-term plan. They intend to build this slowly, by quality alone. And they are well on their way. To age a non-vintage Extra Brut such as this for a full six years on the lees shows a certain level of daring for a young house but the results are equally telling – simply exceptional Extra Brut that sings!
With a blend of 80% pinot noir and 20% chardonnay – all from six Grand Cru villages across Champagne – Brimoncourt considers this wine to be the purest expression of their house-style. Impeccably clean from start to finish, with aromas of orange blossom, alyssum flowers, and iceberg roses. In the mouth, bright and zippy expressions of tangerines and orange zest percolate, followed by drying sensations of chalk and flint that envelope a core of Rainier cherries, golden apples, and Bartlett pears. The finish is focused, lean, and mineral, with a spiced tart crust accent at the close. It’s elegant and racy, and full of verve throughout. As Extra Bruts go… it’s a crowd pleaser that I simply can’t imagine anyone won’t love to pieces. While it lasts, that is!
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Technical Details
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Appellation: Champagne
Varietal: Champagne Blends
Blend: 20% Chardonnay and 80% Pinot Noir
Winemaker: Francois Huré
Alcohol: 12.5%
Pair it with: Scallop carpaccio with grapefruit segments, olive oil, and lemon juice
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About the Producer
Brimoncourt Champagne is a prestigious champagne house that has been producing high-quality champagne since 2008. The house is located in Ay, a village in the heart of the Champagne region of France, and is known for its elegant and refined champagnes. Brimoncourt uses only the finest grapes from the region, carefully selecting them to ensure that each bottle is of the highest quality. The house produces a range of champagnes, from the classic Brimoncourt Brut Réserve to the more complex and sophisticated Brimoncourt Blanc de Blancs. With its commitment to excellence and attention to detail, Brimoncourt Champagne is a favorite among champagne connoisseurs around the world.
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