Champagne Leclerc Briant Abyss 2018

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The oenological innovation of Champagne Leclerc Briant Abyss 2018

Champagne Leclerc Briant Abyss 2018 represents a major technical breakthrough in the production of prestigious sparkling wines. This 2018 vintage is distinguished by a unique ageing process: a 12-month immersion at a depth of 60 metres off the coast of Ouessant. This method allows the wine to benefit from constant hydrostatic pressure and absolute protection against oxidation, ensuring a perfectly airtight cork and a slowed biochemical evolution. The result is an immersion champagne of exceptional vitality, true to the House’s biodynamic vision.

Technically speaking, this blend of Grand Cru and Premier Cru combines Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay in almost equal proportions. As a non-dosage champagne (Brut Nature), it expresses the quintessence of the chalky terroir with a lively acidity and a marked salinity on the finish. The concentrated aromas of yellow fruit and menthol make the Leclerc Briant Abyss 2018 a rigorous gastronomic wine, offering extended ageing potential thanks to its phenolic structure preserved by the marine environment.

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Champagne Leclerc Briant Abyss 2018: The marine influence of an exceptional vintage

Champagne Leclerc Briant Abyss 2018 is a brut nature cuvée resulting from a unique winemaking process involving prolonged immersion in a marine environment. This vintage is based on a balanced blend of three grape varieties rigorously selected from classified terroirs, offering a technical and mineral interpretation of Champagne.

An ageing process influenced by the ocean

The technical distinction of the Abyss cuvée lies in its final maturation phase. Following traditional ageing in the cellar, the bottles are submerged off the coast of Brittany, near the island of Ouessant, at a depth of 60 metres. This method relies on constant physical conditions: total darkness, a stable temperature and hydrostatic pressure equivalent to the internal pressure of the bottle (approximately 6 bar). This specific environment optimises the seal of the cork and protects the wine from premature oxidation, whilst promoting a biochemical evolution distinct from terrestrial methods.

Terroir and vinification of the 2018 vintage

The blend for this 2018 vintage consists of 34% Pinot Noir, 33% Pinot Meunier and 33% Chardonnay. The grapes come exclusively from selected Grand Cru and Premier Cru plots, renowned for their limestone subsoil. True to the philosophy of Maison Leclerc Briant, the vinification follows the principles of biodynamics. The wine was disgorged in January 2022 before undergoing 12 months of immersion from June 2022. Presented with no added sugar (dosage of 1.63 g/L), it retains the integrity of its original aromatic profile.

Sensory Profile: a lively and complex structure

The organoleptic analysis of this Leclerc Briant Abyss 2018 Champagne reveals a character marked by tension and depth:

Appearance: The wine has a crystalline appearance, with fine, regular effervescence, characteristic of controlled ageing.
Nose: The bouquet is concentrated and precise. It opens with notes of menthol and aromatic herbs, complemented by hints of firm-fleshed yellow fruits (vine peach, plum).
Palate: The attack is clean, driven by a lively acidity that gives structure to the palate. The mineral and chalky character of the terroir comes through fully, offering a finish of great saline persistence, a direct echo of its time spent underwater.

Serving suggestions and food pairings

To appreciate the structural complexity of this non-dosage champagne, it is recommended to serve it at a temperature between 10°C and 12°C. This fine dining wine calls for pairings with dishes featuring firm textures and briny flavours. Its technical profile pairs perfectly with a scallop carpaccio, line-caught white fish or steamed premium shellfish, which will highlight its mineral tension.

Why choose this cuvée?

Champagne Leclerc Briant Abyss 2018 is a textbook example for lovers of marine geology and oenological experimentation. It is a ‘natural’ wine that combines the vitality of the 2018 vintage with a ageing technique unique in the world. Its ageing potential is estimated at several years, allowing for the continuous development of its phenolic components.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the dosage of Leclerc Briant Abyss 2018 Champagne? This is a Nature champagne, with a very low dosage of 1.63 g/L, which ranks it among the most austere extra-bruts.
Where are the bottles of Abyss submerged? The bottles are placed at a depth of 60 metres in the Atlantic Ocean, off the coast of Ouessant in Brittany.
What is the blend’s composition? The cuvée is made from one-third of each Champagne grape variety (Pinot Noir, Meunier, Chardonnay) sourced from elite terroirs.
Why submerge the champagne under the sea? Submersion ensures a constant temperature, the absence of vibrations and balanced pressure, which protect the wine and influence its maturation.
Can this champagne be kept for a long time? Yes, the acidity of the 2018 vintage and the absence of oxidation during submersion ensure excellent ageing potential in the cellar.
At what temperature should this vintage be served? To avoid the cold masking its aromatic complexity, a temperature of 10–12°C is ideal for this cuvée from Maison Leclerc Briant.