2018 Leguillette Romelot Cepages d'Autrefois Brut

The 2018 Léguillette-Romelot “Cépages d'Autrefois” Brut is a distinctive grower Champagne that celebrates Champagne's forgotten heritage varieties, blending Pinot Meunier with a majority of ancient grapes including Pinot Blanc, Petit Meslier, and Arbanne.

Aged for approximately five years on the lees and finished with a modest Brut dosage, it offers remarkable depth and complexity.

The bouquet is layered and evolving, revealing notes of honeysuckle, lime zest, quince, white peach, fresh almond, and green apple, gradually unfolding into nuances of mandarin, pineapple, apricot, chestnut, and delicate pastry tones.

The palate is creamy and enveloping, energized by vibrant citrus acidity and fine, persistent bubbles, while a distinctive saline and lightly iodized character lends precision and length to the finish.

Elegant yet characterful, this Champagne pairs beautifully with oysters, seared scallops, aged cheeses, or simply enjoyed as a contemplative aperitif.