COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
Non-Vintage
GRAPE
Arbane
PRODUCER
Champagne Noël Leblond-Lenoir
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Champagne Noël Leblond Arbane Brut is a unique non-vintage sparkling wine from the Champagne AOC in France, specifically from the Côte des Bars. It is distinguished by its 100% Arbane varietal composition, a rare and historic grape that requires specific conditions to thrive. Champagne Noël Leblond-Lenoir, a family estate with a three-generation legacy, is dedicated to preserving such heritage grape varieties. This cuvée represents a tribute to the nearly forgotten Arbane grape, with the producer being one of only three globally to create a single-varietal expression of it.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€64
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
6-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Arbane is one of the six historic grape varieties permitted in Champagne.
Fact 02
It's a late-ripening grape, often harvested last.
Fact 03
Only a handful of growers cultivate Arbane today.
Fact 04
This wine is made from a tiny plot of Arbane vines.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Champagne Noël Leblond Arbane Brut is produced using the traditional method, involving a second fermentation in the bottle to create its effervescence. The grapes are aged for at least two years on their lees, a process that contributes to the wine's texture and complexity. Arbane, a late-ripening varietal, is harvested at optimal ripeness. The winemaking approach focuses on preserving the distinct character of this rare grape.
