Millésime 2012 Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut | Champagne by Petit Le Brun | fatcork
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Millésime 2012 Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut

Petit Le Brun et Fils

$99

The 2012 growing season began with extremely cold temperatures followed by a warm spring and early bud-break. Then came a cold snap accompanied by hail storms and torrential rains that left vines with mildew and fungal diseases. The summer months, however, were dry and sunny by day with cooler temperatures at night. The erratic weather resulted in a lower yield, but 2012 vintage cuvées offer delicious depth, concentration and vivacious acidity.

See: Sparkling gold 

Smell: Marzipan and soft cherry 

Taste: Present acidity upfront with delightfully salty minerality. White peach, apricot and lemon followed by toasted brioche and warm vanilla in the finish.

Pair: Pull this bottle when you’d prefer a polished pairing for a casual seafood affair. Crab cakes, lobster rolls or a grilled branzino would complement the minerality of this chardonnay perfectly.

Celebrate: When your friend from back home texts you with a simple, “I miss you! Can we chat?” you know you’re going to be on the phone for hours. Grab a glass, pop open a bottle, and find a comfy spot to sit while you catch up on life’s ups, downs and all arounds. Cheers to reconnecting with one of your favorite humans.

Village: Avize
Region: C​ô​tes des Blancs
Vintage: 100% 2012
Varietal: 100% chardonnay
Disgorgement: April 2022
Dosage: 4 g/l

Each armed with a distinguished winemaking lineage, husband-and-wife team Richard Petit and Véronique Bajan established the Petit Le Brun Champagne brand in 1964 and have since been producing classic-style cuvées at their domaine in Avize. Built in 1723 for a countess, the estate sits 12 meters above chalk caves that are 400 meters long. Vine roots poke through the ceilings of their caves — a testament to centuries of winemaking on the estate’s storied grounds. In their 4 hectares of chardonnay vineyards, Richard and Véronique are committed to using  products and methods approved by the Haute Valeur Environnementale and the Agriculture Durable & Bio.

We Care Deeply About Your Grower Champagne.

Select “pick up” during check out, and we’ll safely store your bubbles in our temperature-controlled cave until you can collect them. Once we notify you that your order is ready, pop by at your convenience to pick it up and enjoy a splash. Or, if you prefer, give us a call, and we’ll bring it to you curbside.

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