Champagne Leclère-Torrens

Champagne house in Crouttes-sur-Marne, Vallée de la Marne.

Village: Crouttes-sur-Marne
Region: Vallée de la Marne
Type of house: RM · Récoltant Manipulant
Cuvées in the guide: 6

Champagne‌ Leclère-Torrens is a family-run business based in Crouttes-sur-Marne, in the heart of the Vallée de la Marne Ouest (Hauts-de-France), about 62 km from Paris. The estate is run by Nathalie and Romaric with the support of their two children, who have expanded the business from 2,500 to approximately 25,000 bottles a year.

Vineyards and Terroir

The estate has 30 plots with a total area of almost 4 hectares, located in the municipalities of Charly-sur-Marne, Crouttes-sur-Marne, Nanteuil-sur-Marne and Villiers-Saint-Denis. The grapes are grown using agriculture raisonnée (balanced farming), which provides a diversity of flavours and the possibility of subtle blends.

Winemaking and Philosophy

Leclère-Torrens is a récoltant manipulateur, which means they grow, vinify and bottle their own grapes. The philosophy focuses on tradition and authenticity, with the aim of surprising customers with natural and exceptional products. The winemakers strive for balanced champagnes that reflect the richness and finesse of the local terroir.

Champagnes

The range includes seven different cuvées, including:

PurMalys: A Champagne Brut and Blanc de Blancs.
Ephémère: A Blanc de Noirs made from 100% Meunier.
Other versions include Brut Nature and Rosé.

The champagnes are priced under 20 euros and are available from the cellar (13 rue de la Marne) or online. The cellar is open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 to 18:00 and on Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00.

Cuvées by Leclère-Torrens

Leclère-Torrens Blanc de Blancs

Blanc de Blancs · Brut · 100% Chardonnay

Chardonnay from the 35-year-old Les Belles Vues vineyard with almond and hazelnut notes.

Leclère-Torrens Brut

Blend · Brut · 60% Pinot Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay

A supple brut with rich fruit aromas and delicate sweetness.

Leclère-Torrens Brut Nature

Blend · Brut Nature · 60% Pinot Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay

A zero-dosage cuvée relying only on the natural sugar of the grapes.

Leclère-Torrens Ephémère 100% Meunier

Blanc de Noirs · Brut · 2018 · 100% Pinot Meunier

A single-parcel 100% Meunier with floral and dried-leaf notes.

Leclère-Torrens PurMalys

Blend · Brut · 50% Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay

A lively champagne driven by dominant freshness, with citrus and spice notes.

Leclère-Torrens Rosé

Rosé · Brut

A blended rosé of Chardonnay with red wine from the estate.

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