91 Points Wine Spectator
Well-balanced and refreshing, this creamy Champagne offers floral and spice accents, with a subtle streak of chalky minerality layered with an appealing range of black and white cherry, star fruit and pickled ginger flavors. Mouthwatering finish. Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Disgorged October 2024. Drink now. 3,171 cases made, 350 cases imported.
 
90 Points Jeb Dunnuck
he NV Champagne Le Brut is 86% Chardonnay and the rest Pinot Noir, with 40% from the 2021 vintage. That was a complicated year for the estate since they lost most of the crop due to mildew, so this has almost 70% reserve wine. In the glass, it pours a bright silver straw color and reveals a clean and focused nose, with refreshing aromas of bread dough, fresh pear, attractive citrus, and peach blossom. It's approachable and easy-drinking, with a refreshing and fully dry feel, a fine mousse, and a crispy, fresh finish. Drink over the next several years.
 
Winemaker Note
From the vineyard site of Villers-Marmery, a rare little village in Montagne de Reims that has chalk soils thus grows mostly Chardonnay in a sea of Pinot Noir! Margaine uses a specific chardonnay clone that only grows in this sub region and his wines uniquely expressive for this region drinking almost like blanc de blancs. This wine assemblage from 40% 2017, 25% 2016, 8% 2014 and 26% 2012 and 2011. He uses 20% malo and elevage is in stainless steel with 16% neurtral French oak. Tirage is for 24+ months.