Wines

Champagne Cuvée Brut Prestige

A perfect encounter between the smoothness of Pinot Meunier and the freshness of Chardonnay. Brut Prestige will charm you as an aperitif or with dishes such as veal blanquette or Saint Pierre in beurre blanc sauce, or, for example, with caramelised pear tart.

Technical Specifications
CHARACTER TRAITS:	The Brut Prestige is Champagne with a strong character enhanced by its palette of flavours; a beautiful encounter between the smoothness of the Pinot Meunier and the freshness of the Chardonnay grapes.
TASTING NOTES:	The golden colour with its hint of green highlights from the Chardonnay grapes attracts attention. A beautiful string of fine bubbles supports smooth foam. Its bouquet reveals great freshness and fruit such as pear and peach. The mouth confirms aromatic complexity and finesse developing into an elegant, slightly acidic finish.
OENOLOGIST'S COMMENTS:	To the eye: We appreciate its beautiful pale yellow, slightly golden colour and subtle green highlights from the Chardonnay grapes. Nose: You will find a very subtle floral fruitiness of white fruit such as pears, peaches and citrus fruits finishing on a very fine buttery note. Mouth: It reveals a candid, satisfying structure with pleasing acidic notes leading to a delicious and elegant finish.
FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS:	Brut Prestige is perfect as an aperitif and with elegant dishes such as veal blanquette or Saint Pierre in beurre blanc sauce, or with caramelised pear tart, for example.

France~Champagne Leuvrigny: Francis Orban

Leopold Orban, winemaker Francis Orban’s great-grandfather, was one of the first recoltant-manipulants in the small village of Leuvrigny. From a very early age, Francis knew he’d follow in the family tradition of tending Pinot Meunier vines on the sandy, clay-rich soils of the Marne Valley. Indeed, after finishing his enological studies at the ripe age of 19, he joined the family business, imbued with a generations-deep passion for making pure Pinot Meunier wines.

Too long seen as “just” a blending grape in other Champagne regions, Pinot Meunier has pride of place in the Marne Valley. Nearly 90% of Francis’ vineyards are dedicated to this singular grape, as it is here where Pinot Meunier reaches its full potential. Above all, when allowed to shine as a single-varietal Champagne, Pinot Meunier delivers a vinous wine full of fresh fruit and lightly spiced with notes of vanilla and pepper. Full-bodied, vivacious and pure, it is a Champagne for true gourmands, who appreciate its flexibility at the table.

Crucially, Francis adds some 50% reserve wine from recent vintages to his non-vintage Champagnes, for wines of incredible character and flavourful depth.