David Leclapart Champagne Extra Brut Premier Cru L’apotre 2011 750ml

Name: David Leclapart Champagne Extra Brut Premier Cru L'apotre 2011 750ml
Brand: David Leclapart
SKU: 953589
Price: 199.79 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 93 (2 reviews)

Case of 6

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SKU 953589

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Fine and satiny on the palate, this harmonious Champagne layers creamy notes of poached pear, salted almond, candied kumquat and toast with a firm, well-knit backbone of acidity and a streak of smoky mineral that echoes on the finish. Drink now through 2023. 1,500 cases made.

Country: France
Region: Champagne

Size: 750ml

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Winery

David Leclapart

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Varietal

Champagne Blend

The sparkling wines of Champagne have been revered by wine drinkers for hundreds of years, and even today they maintain their reputation for excellence of flavor and character, and are consistently associated with quality, decadence, and a cause for celebration. Their unique characteristics are partly due to the careful blending of a small number of selected grape varietals, most commonly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. These grapes, blended in fairly equal quantities, give the wines of Champagne their wonderful flavors and aromas, with the Pinot Noir offering length and backbone, and the Chardonnay varietal giving its acidity and dry, biscuity nature. It isn't unusual to sometimes see Champagne labeled as 'blanc de blanc', meaning it is made using only Chardonnay varietal grapes, or 'blanc de noir', which is made solely with Pinot Noir.

Country

France

France, often regarded as the heart of the wine world, boasts a rich history, diverse terroirs, and a captivating variety of grape varietals. From the renowned vineyards of Bordeaux to the picturesque landscapes of Burgundy, France offers a wine lover’s dream journey. Whether you’re new to the world of wine or a seasoned enthusiast looking […]

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Region

Champagne

The beautiful rolling hillsides of the Champagne region of France have, for hundreds of years, been producing many of the world's most famous wines. The sparkling white wines to come out of Champagne's prestigious wineries have conquered the world, and are drank in celebration across the globe. The vast majority of the region is under vine, and grows predominantly Chardonnay and Pinot Noir grape varietals, which are usually blended together by master wine-makers in order to make their recognizable and widely loved produce. The north-easterly region of Champagne has a relatively cool climate, and quite a lot of rainfall, making it far from ideal for ripening grapes. However, the presence of heavily forested areas in the region helps maintain a balanced temperature, and the generations of expertise the wineries hold clearly produces excellent results in spite of the climatic problems.

Ratings & Reviews

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VM 93pts

Vinous Media

The NV (2009) Extra Brut L’Apotre emerges from a parcel of sixty- year-old vines on clay-rich soils in Trepail. Expansive, broad and distinctly Pinot-inflected in its structure and depth, the 2009 possesses remarkable power throughout. Today, the 2009 remains quite primary as it was only recently disgorged, but it offers tremendous persistence and exceptional overall balance, not to mention considerable potential. The 2009 will almost certainly be more expressive in another 6-12 months, although it is pretty impressive today.