MV Champagne Lelarge-Pugeot, Premier Cru "Tradition" Extra Brut (Vrigny)
Champagne Lelarge-Pugeot is an exemplary certified organic and biodynamic grower estate located in Vrigny, a Premier Cru village in the Montagne de Reims known for its chalk-dominant soils and unusual devotion to Meunier. The Lelarge family has been growing grapes here since 1799, and today Dominique Lelarge alongside his wife Dominique Pugeot and their children practice a natural, low-intervention approach.
The "Tradition" Extra Brut is a Meunier-dominant blend grounded in chalky minerality, fermented spontaneously using indigenous yeasts and bottled with minimal sulfur and a bone-dry Extra Brut dosage.
Why You'll Love It
A biodynamic grower Champagne showcasing the elegant, expressive potential of Premier Cru Meunier.
Spontaneous fermentation and extended lees contact offer deep autolytic richness balanced by razor-sharp acidity.
Expresses notes of orchard fruits, dried apricots, honeycomb, fresh brioche, and a chalky, mineral finish.
A compelling everyday luxury for Champagne lovers seeking grower character over big-house polish.
How To Serve It
Serve chilled between 46°F and 50°F to let its layered aromatics open up fully.
No decanting necessary; open and pour directly.
Use all-purpose stems to give the fine, creamy mousse plenty of space.
Excellent partner for oysters, roasted poultry, or soft bloomy-rind cheeses like Brie de Meaux.
Country
France
Region
Champagne
Sub-Region
Vrigny
Soil
Chalk, Marl, Sandy Clay
Farming
Certified Organic, Certified Biodynamic
Blend
50% Meunier, 30% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay
Alcohol
12.0
OAK
Neutral Oak, Stainless Steel
TEMP.
46-50°F
Glassware
All-Purpose Stems
Drinking
Now through 2031
Decanting
None Required
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