2005 Marie Noelle Ledru, Champagne, Grand Cru, Cuvee Goulte Brut Region_Trentino Alto Adige grounding its density in a

grounding its density in a firm

with some sand and clay

the fruit is vinified with a brief five-day maceration and aged for six months in concrete to preserve its primary mineral character

provided the necessary ripeness to flesh out this cuvée’s naturally tight framework

2005 Marie Noelle Ledru, Champagne, Grand Cru, Cuvee Goulte Brut Region_Trentino Alto Adige grounding its density in aMarie Noelle Ledruoften called the "Lady of Pinot"has retired, making these bottles extremely rare. She was known for doing everything herself by hand in Ambonnay and avoiding chemicals long before it was trendy. This is her top wine, 100% Pinot Noir made entirely in steel tanks to preserve the fruit, not mask it with oak. Because 2005 was a warm vintage, this isn't a sharp, high acid Champagne. Its powerful and broad with a rich, textured mid palate