| Rating | 92 |
| Style | White |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | NV |
| Appellation |
Champagne France |
| ABV | 12.5% |
| Price | $84.00 |
| Print Shelf Talker | |
| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2024-12-03 |
Perfect For
Dinner Parties, Holiday Meals, Popping Bottles
Drink If You Like
Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc , Pinot Gris / Grigio
Valentin Leflaive CV 18 30 Champagne Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs NV Review
This bottle showcases the sequence “CV 18 30” on its label, and though it might seem like a random code, there’s actually meaning behind the different numbers and letters on each cuvée from this producer. In this case, the CV signifies that the grapes are sourced from the Cremant Grant Cru and the Vertus Premier Cru vineyards. The number 18 indicates the vintage of the base wine (2018) and the last is the dosage (3.0). Made with 100 percent Chardonnay, this bottling is crisp and tart, with green apple and lemon notes, accented by a chalky minerality.
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