Champagne Valentin Leflaive Le Mesnil Sur Oger Grand Cru Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs NV is made from 100% Chardonnay from the Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Grand Cru in the Côte des Blancs — a terroir also famous for wines produced by Salon, Delamotte, and Krug.

Holding a pale gold hue with light emerald reflections, it is characterized by harmonious and fresh flavours and a long finish. Complex citrus flavours of lime and tangerine, interplay with green apple, flint, chalk, and salinity. A delicious pairing with caviar, broiled lobster, or other fresh and vibrant ocean fish and seafood flavours.

“Aromas of apple pie with lemon curd and stone. Full-bodied with a solid palate of layered fruit and phenolics. Dense and focused with lots of fruit, yet composed and focused. Structured. Almost tannic. Dosage 5g/L. Disgorged in November 2021. A year or two of bottle age will make it even better.”
94 points, James Suckling, July 2022