AOC. Champagne (Vallée de la Marne), France - 60% Meunier, 40% Pinot Noir.
Legrand-Latour Yprésien Brut Nature 2021 is a grower's champagne that precisely expresses the unique terroir of the Vallée de la Marne. Made from Meunier and Pinot Noir grapes from the Vandières and Verneuil areas, this cuvée takes its name from the Yprésian geological period, characterized by soils rich in marl, fine sand, and fossil clays that impart a distinct mineral character to the wine.
Legrand-Latour's philosophy is based on respectful viticulture and minimal intervention winemaking. The grapes ferment with native yeasts, and the wine is aged for approximately twelve months in oak, followed by more than thirty months on its lees in the bottle. The complete absence of dosage allows the character of the soil and the purity of the fruit to express themselves without artifice.
In the glass, it displays a complex and elegant nose with notes of citrus, fresh red apple, dried flowers, aromatic herbs, and crushed stone. The palate is distinguished by its fine bubbles, precise texture, and a vibrant saline tension that runs across the palate to a long, mineral, and profoundly gastronomic finish.
Yprésien Brut Nature 2021 is a Blanc de Noirs that combines depth and verticality, moving away from more exuberant profiles to offer a pure and transparent interpretation of the terroir. Its freshness, structure, and complexity make it a magnificent companion to oysters, shellfish, rockfish, Japanese cuisine, and dishes where salinity plays a leading role.
This champagne reflects the growing prestige of Legrand-Latour among the most exciting producers of the new generation of Champagne, thanks to wines that prioritize vineyard expression, minerality, and authenticity above any stylistic concessions.
Disgorgement date: May 2026. Recommended by The Sommelier.
