David Léclapart

L'Amateur Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru Chardonnay

9.2115 ratings
9.336 pro ratings
Trépail, Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.6

So nimble. Achingly beautiful.

So nimble. Achingly beautiful.

Nov 27th, 2022
Brash Higgins

Terrific dry bubbles

Terrific dry bubbles

May 27th, 2018
Coltin Short

Champagne doesnt get much better for me. This style truly captivates me and with some bottle age... #fugghetaboutit

Champagne doesnt get much better for me. This style truly captivates me and with some bottle age... #fugghetaboutit

1 person found it helpfulMar 1st, 2017
Marty Winters

Showing very nicely. Farmed biodynamic the wine shows another dimension after a hour in the glass.

Showing very nicely. Farmed biodynamic the wine shows another dimension after a hour in the glass.

1 person found it helpfulAug 13th, 2015
EatSommThings (Jimmy)

Green apple chalk with loads of acid. Farmed biodynamicly. Delicious.

Green apple chalk with loads of acid. Farmed biodynamicly. Delicious.

Jun 8th, 2017
Kirk Wallace

Nose is off. Not reduced (at least as I recognize) touch more yeasty and unclean. But in the mouth the fruit is vibrant and minerality complex.

Nose is off. Not reduced (at least as I recognize) touch more yeasty and unclean. But in the mouth the fruit is vibrant and minerality complex.

Sep 3rd, 2016
Lyle Fass

Founder Fass Selections

9.5

Blanc de Blancs, no dose, l'Eclapart. Wine geek trifecta. Nose is a symphony, wet earth, mineral, salty, tree bark? Fascinating aromas. Palate is dry, forceful, yeasty and tangy. Long and intense. Concentrated and intense.

Day 2 Update - Yeasty somewhat broad and mineral nose. Some brioche as well. Nice. Palate is razor sharp with terrific precision and minerality. Really lovey delineation of flavors. Great. Delicate and complex yet forcefully dry. Incredible.

Blanc de Blancs, no dose, l'Eclapart. Wine geek trifecta. Nose is a symphony, wet earth, mineral, salty, tree bark? Fascinating aromas. Palate is dry, forceful, yeasty and tangy. Long and intense. Concentrated and intense.

Day 2 Update - Yeasty somewhat broad and mineral nose. Some brioche as well. Nice. Palate is razor sharp with terrific precision and minerality. Really lovey delineation of flavors. Great. Delicate and complex yet forcefully dry. Incredible.

May 27th, 2016
Roel van der Burg

Sommelier at Restaurant Entrepot

8.9

Léclapart's non-dosage cuvée that didn't see any oak treatment. Extremely dry palate, lots of citrus. I had difficulties enjoying it from the start. After one glass it was put aside. Next day: other story. The wine showed much more roundness on the palate & had a friendlier (and longer lasting) after taste. Easy to enjoy now! Another example of a Léclapart champagne that needs serious decanting.

Léclapart's non-dosage cuvée that didn't see any oak treatment. Extremely dry palate, lots of citrus. I had difficulties enjoying it from the start. After one glass it was put aside. Next day: other story. The wine showed much more roundness on the palate & had a friendlier (and longer lasting) after taste. Easy to enjoy now! Another example of a Léclapart champagne that needs serious decanting.

Nov 1st, 2015
Roel van der Burg

Sommelier at Restaurant Entrepot

9.4

Oysterlunch with benefits

Oysterlunch with benefits

Apr 20th, 2015
Henrik Möbitz

Owner/Winemaker Henrik Möbitz Wines

8.9

Oxidative and fresh at the same time. Nice structure.

Oxidative and fresh at the same time. Nice structure.

Feb 9th, 2015