Blanc de Blancs [Extra Brut]

Score

93

"Leroy's signature Pinot Noir of the eastern Bar-sur-Aubois region shines in the intense, energetic 2019 vintage, bursting as it is with raspberry, baked apricot and maple notes bolstered by a little spicy complexity from its 40% fermentation in oak barrels. There's a real sense of presence and weight here, but accompanied by a little touch of fruit-skin bitters, the vintage's freshening length, and what Leroy believes to be some of the minerality from the Portlandian soils of the area, it's far from heavy. Fine, gastronomic Pinot."

Score

93

"Bright yellow in color, the 2019 Champagne Blanc De Blancs Brut Nature is entirely Chardonnay. A light reductive note on opening blows off to reveal notes of pure yellow apples, honeycomb, crystallized ginger, and lemon candies. The mousse is zesty, and the wine is driving on the palate, with a light bitter citrus tone on the finish and crushed seashell brininess. It has an oceanic feel. Drink it over the coming 15 years."