Rating 88
Style Sparkling White
Blend , Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier
Vintage NV
Appellation
France
ABV 12%
Price $52.00  Buy This Wine
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Review Updated 2019-03-01

Perfect For

Dinner Parties, Pleasing A Crowd, Popping Bottles

Drink If You Like

Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc , Pinot Noir

Leclerc-Briant Brut Réserve NV Review

A house regaining its former prominence with biodynamic winemaking, this golden colored, non-vintage blend matches tart red fruit with toasty brioche on the nose. The plate has plenty of texture, with yellow apple, lemon juice, toasted almonds, and ginger. While generally a pleaser, there’s a slight structural disconnect on the palate, but that shouldn’t dissuade drinkers from buying it.

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Leclerc-Briant Brut Réserve NV
A house regaining its former prominence with biodynamic winemaking, this golden colored, non-vintage blend matches tart red fruit with toasty brioche on the nose. The plate has plenty of texture, with yellow apple, lemon juice, toasted almonds, and ginger. While generally a pleaser, there’s a slight structural disconnect on the palate, but that shouldn’t dissuade drinkers from buying it.

Reviewed On: 01-17-2018
88
POINTS
Leclerc-Briant Brut Réserve NV
A house regaining its former prominence with biodynamic winemaking, this golden colored, non-vintage blend matches tart red fruit with toasty brioche on the nose. The plate has plenty of texture, with yellow apple, lemon juice, toasted almonds, and ginger. While generally a pleaser, there’s a slight structural disconnect on the palate, but that shouldn’t dissuade drinkers from buying it.

Reviewed On: 01-17-2018