Pertois-Lebrun 'Le Fond du Bateau' Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs, Champagne, France 2016

Pertois-Lebrun is a family run grower Champagne house based in the Cote des Blancs, specializing in Grand Cru vineyards in villages like Cramant and Chouilly. Focused on Chardonnay, their wines emphasize purity, precision, and chalk driven minerality, combining traditional methods with a modern, terroir-focused approach. The result is a lineup of elegant, finely structured Champagnes that highlight the finesse and energy of top Blanc de Blancs sites.

“Le Fond du Bateau” 2016  A precise, terroir-driven Grand Cru Champagne from the chalk rich soils of the Cote des Blancs, showcasing the purity of 100% Chardonnay. Bright citrus, green apple, and white flowers are layered over a taut, mineral backbone, with fine mousse and vibrant acidity bringing energy and lift. The 2016 vintage adds structure and depth, finishing long, clean, and elegantly saline a beautifully focused expression of grower Champagne.

"The 2016 Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Le Fond du Bateau Chouilly No. 16 Chouilly Grand Cru was picked from over 50-year-old vines in the eponymous parcel in Chouilly. Just over half of the base was fermented in wood, with the rest in stainless steel. The wine was aged for seven years and seven months on lees. Gentle lemon and chalk on the nose convey a message of understatement. The palate offers a linear streak of chalky freshness, buffered by smooth yeast and tiny, fine bubbles that swirl salty butter flavors around. This is a concentrated wine of exquisite depth and freshness, yet it possesses superb, luminous lightness. The finish echoes ancient oceans. Dosage is 1 gram per liter. Disgorged: February 2025. Vinous 95