Leclerc Briant "Les Crayères" Single Vineyard Brut Champagne

This wine is composed of 38% Pinot Noir, 37% Meunier and 25% Chardonnay from a two and two-thirds-acre vineyard that has the most chalk of the three single-vineyard offerings. The vineyard faces south on a small slope about a mile west of the village. The Champagne has a fresh, clean vanilla bean and subtle raspberry fruit nose. It is concentrated and holds its fruit like a great Blanc de Blancs. It is a dry style, dosed at just 8 grams per liter and a favorite of many on staff at K&L. (Gary Westby, K&L Champagne and Sherry buyer)