Leclerc Briant Abyss Champagne
Leclerc Briant Abyss Champagne
Regular price
$ 218.00 USD
Regular price
Sale price
$ 218.00 USD
Unit price
per
Couldn't load pickup availability
Leclerc Briant Abyss is a unique, experimental Brut Zero (zero-dosage) Champagne crafted by the organic and biodynamic house Leclerc Briant in Cumières, France.
The Aging Process
Inspiration: The idea was sparked after 170-year-old champagne bottles were recovered from a Baltic Sea shipwreck in 2010 and found remarkably well preserved.
Underwater Submersion: After traditional cellar aging, the bottles are placed in steel cages and submerged 50 to 60 meters deep in the Atlantic Ocean (specifically the Bay of Stiff off Ouessant Island, Brittany).
Conditions: They rest for roughly 11 months in total darkness, under high water pressure (~6 times atmospheric pressure), constant tidal movement, and a cold, stable temperature. Cellar master Hervé Jestin believes the ocean waves dynamically resonate with the wine.
Composition: Typically made from an equal-parts blend (1/3 Chardonnay, 1/3 Pinot Noir, and 1/3 Pinot Meunier) for the classic Brut Zero, alongside variations like Abyss Rosé.
Tasting Notes: Known for intense salinity, mineral core, crisp citrus (lemon, lime), green apple, peach, and a distinct ocean-breeze finish
