{"product_id":"champagne-lelarge-pugeot-les-meuniers-de-clemence-brut-nature-champagne-france-2017","title":"Champagne Lelarge-Pugeot \"Les Meuniers de Clèmence\" Brut Nature, Champagne, France 2017","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFROM SUPERGLOU:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE WINE: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe Pinot Meunier grape represents about 60% of Lelarge-Pugeot's total plantings, and this is a rare example of a champagne made solely with Pinot Meunier grapes. It is a beautifully balanced dry wine with intense fruitiness. Crisp minerality and creamy textures serve as the backbone for tart green apple and lime juice, with hints of almond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER: \u003c\/strong\u003eLelarge-Pugeot is an eighth-generation winery in the Premier Cru village of Vrigny on the rolling slopes of the Montagne de Reims (about 15 minutes west of Reims). It is a real family operation, helmed by the two parents, Dominique and Dominique, and supported by their kids, one of whom is our good friend Clémence. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe family’s 8.7 hectares of vineyards, which are planted mostly with Pinot Meunier, face northward, offering some protection from the effects of global wiwarming, though Clémence is quick to note that they can now make red wines for the first time in the history of Champagne. The domaine, which has been certified organic since 2014 and Demeter-certified biodynamic since 2017, is comprised of 42 distinct parcels where Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay are grown at elevations of 400 ft. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wines of Lelarge-Pugeot are bright and full of pizzazz, and the family is producing some electric juice—including Nature et Non Dosé, their no sulfur\/no dosage cuvée. Truly remarkable fizz all around; Prince Charles would agree.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Champagne Lelarge-Pugeot","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50953889874176,"sku":null,"price":127.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0613\/3684\/6592\/files\/7DFAC54A-8FB2-4066-9415-357C3A152423_1_102_a.jpg?v=1794357385","url":"https:\/\/patronsaintwine.com\/products\/champagne-lelarge-pugeot-les-meuniers-de-clemence-brut-nature-champagne-france-2017","provider":"Patron Saint","version":"1.0","type":"link"}