Terroirs d’Ecueil Premier Cru Extra Brut 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Terroirs d’Ecueil Premier Cru Extra Brut 1500ml Magnum by Lacourte-Godbillon

Colour & Appearance

Pale straw yellow with luminous clarity. The fine, persistent perlage bears witness to artisanal precision and 30 months on the lees.

Nose

This Premier Cru from Ecueil presents itself with impressive presence: orange zest, red apple skins and green almonds meld with the characteristic autolytic notes of yeast, breadcrumbs and roasted hazelnuts. A generous, charming opening that immediately reveals personality.

Palate

Elegant and powerful in equal measure – a signature strength of this Extra Brut. With 85% Pinot Noir and 15% Chardonnay, the cuvée unites juicy fruit with subtle yeast spice. The fine bubbles carry the wine smoothly across the palate, whilst a sweeping acidity arc provides balance. With just five grams of dosage, it remains taut and precise, never aggressive, always with noble understatement.

Finish

Long and complex with a delicately saline aftertaste that underscores the minerality of the Petit Montagne de Reims. A finale that invites the next sip.

Terroir & Origin

From the Premier Cru vineyard sites of Ecueil in the Petit Montagne de Reims. Géraldine Lacourte and Richard Desvignes have farmed their vineyards organically since 2016 – with short distances and intense presence in the vineyard. The vitality of the vines is reflected directly in the glass.

Grape Variety & Vinification

The base wines are fermented in stainless steel, with only a portion seeing barrique. Malolactic fermentation is not carried out throughout, which contributes to the clear, taut structure. Disgorged in January 2021 after 30 months on the lees.

Food Pairing Suggestions

The Extra Brut dosage makes it an ideal food companion: smoked mackerel with gooseberry chutney, cucumber salad with goat’s cheese and elderflower dressing or pheasant terrine with Cumberland sauce. The saline minerality also harmonises beautifully with oysters or seafood.

Special Features

In the impressive magnum bottle (1500ml), Champagne matures more slowly and harmoniously. A modern, unpretentious style from winemakers who have consciously chosen to return to their family estate – with cosmopolitan sophistication and artisanal ambition.