
NV Champagne A.Levasseur Rue de Sorbier Brut
Style – Dry, Sparkling, Medium Bodied
Grapes – 80% Pinot Meunier, 15% Pinot Noir, 5% Chardonnay
Region – Champagne, France
Winemaking - David Levasseur is a steadfast nonconformist. His micro-grower Champagne house, which was established by his grandfather in the 1940s and which assumes its name from his father Albert, produces little more than 30,000 bottles per year from solely his own 4 hectares of vineyards spread over 18 plots around the villages of Cuchéry, Fleury-la-Rivière and Châtillon-sur- Marne.
These are organically farmed and certified for their high environmental value. Crucially the Marne valley is a vital source of the wider region’s Pinot Meunier, as the minor blending grape thrives in the local area, and it is on Meunier that David unusually bases most of his wines. Here in the heart of the Montagne de Reims national park, David has embarked on a sensory journey to shine a light on the hidden terroir in Champagne.
What it tastes like - Fresh apple flavours and a nutty quality are backed up with a red fruit character from the Pinot Meunier.
Dietary – Organic
ABV – 12.5%