Valentin Leflaive CV1830 Blanc de Blancs NV Extra Brut (6 Bottles) Champagne, France
£361.00
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Launched in 2015, Valentin Leflaive was granted the status of ‘négociant-manipulant’ in 2020 enabling the company to manage the whole production chain including the purchase of grapes. A boutique winery was opened in Oger with a traditional ageing cellar dug deep into the chalk. Chef de Caves Christophe Pitois, who looks after the important relationship with the growers, is assisted by talented enologist Clément Galois. Both are from the Champagne region.
The colour reveals golden yellow reflections and a fine effervescence. The nose is expressive, with notes of ripe fruits such as white peach punctuated by brioche and toasted aromas. The attack is creamy and complex. A beautiful aromatic palate finishes on refreshing lemon and citrus notes.
12.5% ABV.
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Bancroft Wines is an award-winning wine merchant that’s been perfecting its craft for over 35 years. With a passion for building long-lasting relationships with winemakers, they’ve curated a unique selection of wines from around the world.
Bancroft work with nearly 200 winemakers from 16 countries, their winemakers are small, family-owned domaines, many of whom share our passion for sustainability and organic practices, with an unwavering passion to produce the very best wine they can from the land they own.
Whats sets them apart is their team offers unrivaled wine knowledge leading to a wide range of wines for everyday drinking, unique and adventurous wines for the more daring palates and premium selections for special occasions.
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With their commitment to sustainability, vast wine knowledge, Bancroft Wines is the perfect partner for Wines by Cellars.
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About Bancroft Wines
Bancroft Wines is an award-winning wine merchant that's been perfecting its craft for over 35 years. With a passion for building long-lasting relationships with winemakers, they've curated a unique selection of wines from around the world.
Bancroft work with nearly 200 winemakers from 16 countries, their winemakers are small, family-owned domaines, many of whom share our passion for sustainability and organic practices, with an unwavering passion to produce the very best wine they can from the land they own.
Whats sets them apart is their team offers unrivaled wine knowledge leading to a wide range of wines for everyday drinking, unique and adventurous wines for the more daring palates and premium selections for special occasions.
Their wines are stored in their dedicated fine wine facility in Dinton Woods, 70 year old reinforced concrete vaults excavated from the hillside, protected within 100 acres of secluded woodland. This ensures impeccable provenance and the perfect condition for the wine.
With their commitment to sustainability, vast wine knowledge, Bancroft Wines is the perfect partner for Wines by Cellars.
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