Champagne Daniel Leclerc

Champagne house in Polisot, Côte des Bar.

Village: Polisot
Region: Côte des Bar
Type of house: RM · Récoltant Manipulant
Cuvées in the guide: 5

Champagne‌ Daniel Leclerc is a récoltant-manipulant in Polisot, in the heart of the Côte des Bar, where the family have been growers from father to son – and daughters. The business covers almost 7.5 hectares on the estate of the Ferme de la Maison Rouge, surrounded by its own vineyards.

Approach For more than 35 years the family has been developing its vineyards. As récoltant-manipulant it makes the champagne itself, from tending the vines through to the harvest and bottling. Traditional know-how is combined with modern techniques and equipment. The champagnes age for more than 15 months in the cellar before being sold.

Champagnes

Brut Tradition and Brut Réserve: both 100% Pinot Noir
Brut Cuvée Gabin: pure Chardonnay, vinified and aged for 7 months in oak barrels, then 5 years in the cellar
Brut Rosé, a blend of the best black grapes
Brut Rosé de Saignée from Pinot Noir from the heart parcel Les Protelles

The estate also makes ratafia and lets a gîte on the banks of the Seine. Visits are by appointment.

Cuvées by Daniel Leclerc

Daniel Leclerc Brut Cuvée Gabin

Blanc de Blancs · Brut · 100% Chardonnay

Chardonnay vinified and aged seven months in oak, then aged five years in the cellar.

Daniel Leclerc Brut Rosé

Rosé · Brut

Rosé from the estate's best black grapes, with jammy strawberry and spice notes.

Daniel Leclerc Brut Rosé de Saignée

Rosé · Brut · 100% Pinot Noir

Saignée rosé from a short maceration of Pinot Noir from the Les Protelles parcel.

Daniel Leclerc Brut Réserve

Blanc de Noirs · Brut · 100% Pinot Noir

Characterful Pinot Noir with ripe fruit, roasted coffee and spice notes.

Daniel Leclerc Brut Tradition

Blanc de Noirs · Brut · 100% Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir with fresh fruit and a touch of citrus, suited to the aperitif.

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