Terroirs d’Ecueil Premier Cru Brut NV 1500ml – Lacourte-Godbillon

The estate of Geraldine Lacourte and her husband Richard Desvignes (what a beautiful name for a winemaker!) is located in Ecueil in the heart of the Petit Montagne de Reims. They focus entirely on the 1er Cru sites in this village, so they have short distances and spend a lot of time in their vineyards. They switched to organic viticulture in 2016 and their vineyards are bursting with vitality. Both have seen a lot of the world and decided late to take over the parental estate from Geraldine. Geraldine worked in marketing in Germany for years! The style is therefore not dusty, but rather modern. The base wines are fermented in stainless steel and don't necessarily make the BSA. Only a portion is aged in barrique. Very clear, precise and tight, they reflect your origin beautifully, never aggressive, always with a fine fruit and elegant profundity.

Color

Pale straw yellow, bright and clear.

Nose

With a lush attack, the nose combines aromas of orange zest, red apple peel and green almonds with the autolysis notes of yeast, bread crumbs and toasted hazelnuts. Presence is the theme that plays into Terroir d'Ecueil's hands when a good glass of Champagne is called for. Fierce with charming fruit, it immediately stands out in the glass like an A-plus with a star.

Mouth

With a fine pearl, the Terroir d'Ecueil from Lacourte-Godbillon flows elegantly over the palate of the taster. With juicy, saucy fruit and a subtle yeasty note, the cuvée of 85% Pinot Noir and 15% Chardonnay combines power and noblesse in an unpretentious casualness. Disgorged after 30 months of yeast storage in December 2012 and dosed with a slim five grams, it is well-balanced thanks to its broad acidity and offers maximum champagne pleasure with a high level of craftsmanship and a long, delicately salty finish.