A pure Pinot Noir from the single vineyard La Fosse – a powerful, saline Blanc de Noirs from biodynamic viticulture that combines the Grand Cru depth of Aÿ with a finely textured structure.
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Radiant straw yellow with a subtle coppery sheen and a steady, elegant mousse.
Nose
Dark-fruited yet refined: red apple, orange peel and grapefruit zest meet light nougat, nuts and salted butter toast, underpinned by oyster shell, wet stone and a hint of smoke.
Palate
Core-driven and structured with pronounced fruit of red apple and kumquat, supported by a velvety soft phenolic texture, iodine salinity and a creamy mousse; the finish is long and distinctly saline.
Character
A serious, cool-toned Champagne with a bold tension between power and finesse – more akin to a still wine with bubbles than a classic aperitif sparkling wine, showing substance and ageing potential.
Pairing
Oysters and other shellfish, full-flavoured fish such as pan-fried turbot or salmon trout, alongside aged hard cheese.
Notes
100% Pinot Noir from the Grand Cru Aÿ, spontaneously fermented, aged on the lees for nearly five years and vinified without malolactic fermentation – just 2 grams of dosage, with Demeter-certified biodynamic viticulture following the lunar calendar.
Tasting note
Colour & appearance
Radiant straw yellow with a slight coppery glint and a steady, fine mousse.
Nose
Dark-fruited yet refined: red apple and soft apple skin, orange peel and grapefruit zest, alongside pale nougat, nuts and salted butter toast. Oyster shell, wet stone and a hint of smoke lend a cool, slightly oxidative depth – yeast pastry, herbs and wax complete the picture.
Palate
Firm and structured on entry: pronounced fruit of orange peel, red apple and a touch of kumquat, supported by robust phenolics softened by extended lees ageing. Salty, with iodine accents – seaweed, oysters, along with bread crust, pale nougat and salted caramel, without ever seeming sweet. The fine mousse creates a cloud-like, creamy texture.
Finish
Long and saline, with lingering minerality and a delicate bitterness from citrus zest.
Terroir & origin
The grapes come from the single vineyard site La Fosse in Aÿ Grand Cru, a south-southeast-facing steep slope with red clay topsoil over chalk, planted in 1985. Alexis Leconte runs the family estate in the Vallée de la Marne as the sixth generation – around 10 hectares across roughly 40 parcels, all harvested and vinified separately.
Grape variety & vinification
100% Pinot Noir, aged and matured in 400-litre tonneaux without malolactic fermentation, spontaneous fermentation. Just under five years on lees under natural cork, disgorged in January 2023, bottled as Extra Brut with only 2 grams of dosage.
Food recommendations
Ideal with oysters and sole in butter, with Comté or mature Parmesan, as well as with roast veal with mushrooms or a hearty poultry terrine.
Special features
A Champagne that first convinces as a great still wine before it even sparkles – entirely in keeping with the philosophy of Alexis Leconte, who has gradually transformed the estate since 2013 and obtained Demeter certification in 2023. Lunar calendar in the cellar, used barrels, concrete and amphorae as vessels: the 2017 Ageius demonstrates how much structure and ageing potential Pinot Noir from Aÿ can develop in such hands.
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