COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
PRODUCER
Pointillart Leroy
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Pointillart Leroy Descendance Brut is a Premier Cru Champagne from the Montagne de Reims region, specifically Écueil. It is a Blanc de Noirs cuvée, composed entirely of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier. The wine represents the 'Descendance' cuvée, the emblematic expression of the Champagne Pointillart-Leroy estate, a family-run property founded in 1910. The estate's vineyards are situated on clay-limestone and clay-sandy soils.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
6-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
A Blanc de Noirs Champagne, made solely from black grapes.
Fact 02
The 'Descendance' cuvée won 'Best Champagne' at the 2020 Paris Wine Cup.
Fact 03
The estate was founded in 1910, a century of winemaking history.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Pointillart Leroy Descendance Brut is produced using the traditional method (méthode traditionnelle), which involves a second fermentation in the bottle to create its effervescence. The wine is aged on its lees for a minimum of 24 months, with some sources suggesting 36 months. The blend includes a significant percentage of reserve wines from previous vintages, contributing to its complexity and consistency. The dosage for the Brut version is 7 g/l of homemade liqueur.
