2005 Marie Noelle Ledru, Champagne, Grand Cru, Cuvee Goulte Brut Region_Trentino Alto Adige championing organic and biodynamic methods

championing organic and biodynamic methods both in his own parcels and in those of trusted partner growers

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

and there is the soul of a place

characterized by a balanced growing season with cool temperatures and timely late-season rain

nervy acidity that maintains tension and balance on the palate

2005 Marie Noelle Ledru, Champagne, Grand Cru, Cuvee Goulte Brut Region_Trentino Alto Adige championing organic and biodynamic methodsMarie 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