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Sparkling dry
Champagne Valentin Leflaive Verzenay Grand Cru |20|3.0 is a Blanc de Noirs champagne, made exclusively from 'Pinot Noir' grapes grown 100% in the Grand Cru vineyards of Verzenay village in Montagne de Reims. The vines are around 55 years old, with soils of chalk and sandy loam. Fermentation took place in stainless steel tanks and oak barrels. The wine was aged on the lees for 31 months. Subtle aromas of red berries, sweet almonds and hazelnuts are complemented by notes of grapefruit and bitter orange, giving the champagne a long, mineral finish.
Dosage: 3g/l, which classifies this champagne as Extra Brut.
Serve at 6–8 °C. Pairs well with white poultry, mushrooms, Comté cheese or as an aperitif.
Disgorged in October 2023 with a dosage of three grams per liter, the 2020 Verzenay 20 3.0 Grand Cru offers up aromas of spring flowers, herbs, red berries and blanched almonds mingled with walnuts. Medium to full-bodied, tense and straight, with a delicately structured palate, it's incisive and framed by bright acids, concluding with an ethereal, fresh finish. It is derived entirely from vines planted in Verzenay.
A bright and well-cut Champagne, with an appealing juiciness to its ripe black cherry, black raspberry and yellow peach fruit flavors, all embellished with blanched almond, blood orange peel and mineral accents. Lightly spiced and lingering on the lacy finish. Disgorged October 2023. Drink now through 2030. 833 cases made, 150 cases imported.
Valentin Leflaive is a Champagne house based in the Grand Cru village of Oger, in the Côte des Blancs. The project was born from the expertise of the Leflaive family of Burgundy, renowned for their work with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, but in Champagne they have chosen a distinct direction—creating Champagne de Lieux, where the focus is on expressing the identity of individual vineyard sites and their terroir.
The Valentin Leflaive project began in 2015, when Olivier Leflaive and Jean Soubeyrand launched a new Champagne house in Oger, naming it after Olivier's son, Valentin. In 2020, the house obtained Négociant-Manipulant status and established its own winery, complete with traditional chalk cellars carved into the bedrock. Today, winemaking is led by Jean Soubeyrand together with cellar master Élysé Brigandat.
The philosophy is centred on expressing the character of each vineyard site as faithfully as possible. Grapes from individual parcels are vinified separately, using small fermentation vessels. Ageing takes place both in stainless steel tanks on the fine lees and in used Burgundy oak barrels. The winemaking approach is based on minimal intervention, allowing each terroir to retain its natural identity.
Valentin Leflaive Champagnes are defined by precision, vibrant acidity, and pronounced minerality. Particular emphasis is placed on the expression of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, with each cuvée designed to reflect the unique character of specific sites in the Côte des Blancs and other Champagne terroirs.
The portfolio is centred on Blanc de Blancs and other terroir-driven cuvées, characterised by aromas of citrus fruit, white flowers, chalk, subtle brioche, and lightly toasted notes. Extended ageing on the lees adds texture, complexity, and ageing potential.
Rather than pursuing a uniform house style, Valentin Leflaive aims to highlight the individuality of each vineyard site and vintage. As a result, every Champagne expresses its own terroir while maintaining balance, freshness, structure, and the capacity to develop with bottle age.
