Alexandre Le Brun
Révélation Extra Brut Blanc de Meunier
Burgundy, France
Both peaches, pineapple juice that falls onto marmalade, green apple, hint of apple cider, bruised Bosc pear, light malt, ginger ale, honey notes, saline, sea fossils, alluvial limestone, moist, mushy chalkiness, white spice, bread dough, soft yeastiness, some bread crust, yellow lilies framed in spring flowers with greens, soft, crisp acidity, round, elegant body that is well; knitted, structured, tensioned with a smartly polished finish that lasts two-minutes.
Both peaches, pineapple juice that falls onto marmalade, green apple, hint of apple cider, bruised Bosc pear, light malt, ginger ale, honey notes, saline, sea fossils, alluvial limestone, moist, mushy chalkiness, white spice, bread dough, soft yeastiness, some bread crust, yellow lilies framed in spring flowers with greens, soft, crisp acidity, round, elegant body that is well; knitted, structured, tensioned with a smartly polished finish that lasts two-minutes.
Jun 15th, 2024Small grower production…only 900 bottles. All fermented in neutral oak. You sense that as soon as you smell it and definitely on the palate. Slightly bruised pear and apple, apple cider, ginger ale, malt, older mixed citrus-grapefruit dominate, bread dough, yeastiness, crumbled chalk & limestone, sea fossils, saline, mixed withering lilies, round acidity, excellent structure, balance, tension, length and nicely not over polished finish that last minutes and lands on beautiful minerality. As good as it is today, room for improvement going forward. Hold at least three years. @ K&L Champagne tasting.
Small grower production…only 900 bottles. All fermented in neutral oak. You sense that as soon as you smell it and definitely on the palate. Slightly bruised pear and apple, apple cider, ginger ale, malt, older mixed citrus-grapefruit dominate, bread dough, yeastiness, crumbled chalk & limestone, sea fossils, saline, mixed withering lilies, round acidity, excellent structure, balance, tension, length and nicely not over polished finish that last minutes and lands on beautiful minerality. As good as it is today, room for improvement going forward. Hold at least three years. @ K&L Champagne tasting.
Dec 2nd, 2023
Single vineyard Meunier, one of the oldest plots I know of, could be young Collard? We will see in 20 years. But, now it is light, fresh, and funky. LeBrun is as interesting as his wines. Even the cage is unique!!
Single vineyard Meunier, one of the oldest plots I know of, could be young Collard? We will see in 20 years. But, now it is light, fresh, and funky. LeBrun is as interesting as his wines. Even the cage is unique!!
Aug 11th, 2017From some of the oldest Meunier vines in Champagne. This 2009 is from one plot. After months settling in the cellar this extra brut is finding its way. Expressive, toasty, and a lingering finish make this a must for any Champagne cellar.
From some of the oldest Meunier vines in Champagne. This 2009 is from one plot. After months settling in the cellar this extra brut is finding its way. Expressive, toasty, and a lingering finish make this a must for any Champagne cellar.
Mar 2nd, 2016
100% meunier. Tart key lime, slate, slight brioche on the back. Clean and crisp but also very tight.
100% meunier. Tart key lime, slate, slight brioche on the back. Clean and crisp but also very tight.
Dec 4th, 2021
100 Munier, 2019 young stone fruit, and walnut finish. Best fresh.
100 Munier, 2019 young stone fruit, and walnut finish. Best fresh.
Nov 10th, 2021
This was nice bright and full of great minerality. Thank you @Gary Westby
This was nice bright and full of great minerality. Thank you @Gary Westby
Jan 1st, 2016
A little fishy in a very good way as munier Champagnes can be. Delicious!
A little fishy in a very good way as munier Champagnes can be. Delicious!
Jun 19th, 2015