COLOUR
White
TYPE
Sparkling
VINTAGE
NV
GRAPE
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier
PRODUCER
Locret-Lachaud
REGION
Champagne
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Locret-Lachaud Premier Cru Brut is a non-vintage Champagne from the Champagne region of France, produced by the family-owned winery Locret-Lachaud. The grapes are sourced from Premier Cru vineyards in Hautvillers, a village known for its early sunrise. The blend is composed of equal parts Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier. The winery is a Récoltant-manipulant, meaning they cultivate their own grapes and produce their own wine, a tradition upheld by the fourth generation of the Locret family, with roots tracing back to the 18th century.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€35
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
5-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Locret-Lachaud is a Récoltant-manipulant, meaning they grow their own grapes and make their own wine.
Fact 02
Hautvillers is nicknamed 'Le Point du Jour' for its early sunrise.
Fact 03
The estate has a history of grape growing dating back to the 18th century.
Fact 04
The current manager is the fourth generation of the Locret family.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Locret-Lachaud Premier Cru Brut is produced using the first pressing of the grapes. Fermentation occurs in a mix of barrels, concrete, and stainless steel, with full malolactic fermentation. The wine is aged for 48 months on its lees, followed by secondary fermentation in the bottle. The grapes are sourced from the producer's own Premier Cru vineyards in Hautvillers.
