Wines
Champagne Cuvée Brut Reserve
The Pinot Meunier reveals the fullness of its grapes grown on our plots in Leuvrigny. Brut Réserve is perfect as an aperitif or with light dishes such as grilled fish or meat.
| CHARACTER TRAITS: | With its finesse, Brut Reserve draws you into the world of Francis Orban Champagnes. The Pinot Meunier reveals all the fullness of its fruit - a homage to our Leuvrigny vineyards. |
| TASTING NOTES: | Its subtle golden shade and the finesse of its bubbles evoke its airy elegance. The nose rapidly reveals notes of fresh fruit such as apricot and white peach, giving it a sensation of freshness. The mouth confirms a distinct balance, well-roundedness and lasting freshness, with finesse being the cornerstone of this handsome construction. |
| OENOLOGISTS COMMENTS: | To the eye: Its slightly golden tint and the finesse of its bubbles evoke the elegance of a Champagne of great delicacy. Nose: Reveals notes of fresh fruit such as apricots and white peaches suggestive of freshness. Mouth: A well-balanced dose of sugar - the wine is attractively well-rounded with a lasting freshness. |
| FOOD AND WINE PAIRINGS: | Brut Reserve is perfect as an aperitif and ideal with light dishes such as fish or grilled meat or any other fine food in this register. |
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.
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