Champagne Jean Laurent Blanc de Noirs Brut NV
Jean Laurent is a grower-producer in the tiny village of Celles-sur-Ource. Situated south of Epernay, in the Côte des Bar, the estate is comprised of 35 acres (30 Pinot Noir, 6+ Chardonnay, 3 Pinot Blanc) planted in distinctive chalky soils, part of a band that stretches from Champagne to Chablis and all the way to the White Cliffs of Dover. Vineyards average 25 to 30 years in age, with the oldest parcels planted more than 60 years ago.
While Jean’s family has grown wine in Celles-sur-Ource for many generations, his grandfather Pierre was the first to start making Champagne. Jean’s father Raymond took production to the next level and began commercializing their Champagnes in earnest in 1952.
Third-generation owner at the estate, Jean is committed to sustainable agriculture, carefully limiting his vineyard treatments, using solar panels to generate winery’s electricity, and using reclaimed rainwater for winery operations.
Great concentration and purity of fruit, with spicy cherry, apricot and nectarine aromas on the nose. Fine bubble texture and racy acidity on the palate.
| Vintage | NV |
| Varietal Composition | 100% Pinot Noir |
| Appellation | Côte des Bar |
| Alcohol | 12.00% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Country of Origin | FRANCE |
| State of Origin | N/A |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | Yes |
The estate is situated south of Epernay, in the outlying Côte des Bar region of Champagne (Aube department). Vineyards are in the village of Celles-sur-Ource, with a few parcels in the neighboring village Landreville. 39 acres (30 Pinot Noir, 6+ Chardonnay, 3 Pinot Blanc, small plantings Arbane) planted in distinctive chalky soils, part of a band that stretches from Champagne to Chablis and all the way to the White Cliffs of Dover. Vineyards average 25 to 30 years in age, with the oldest parcels at more than 60 years old.
Sustainably-grown. Jean carefully limits his vineyard treatments, uses solar panels to generate winery’s electricity, and uses reclaimed rainwater for winery operations.
