Marie-Noelle LeDru, Grand Cru Brut, NV

Marie-Noëlle Ledru is one of Champagne’s most revered and influential growers, known for producing intensely expressive wines from tiny holdings in Ambonnay. Working exclusively with Grand Cru fruit primarily Pinot Noir, with a small proportion of Chardonnay, Ledru farms meticulously and vinifies with minimal intervention, allowing the nuance of Ambonnay’s chalky soils to come through. Production is extremely limited, and each release is highly sought after.

This release is vinous and deeply structured, offering ripe orchard fruit, citrus peel, and subtle red fruit layered with toasted almond, spice, and a firm mineral backbone. The palate is broad yet precise, driven by fine bubbles, bright acidity, and a savory depth that unfolds slowly. Dry, resonant, and persistent, this is a Champagne that drinks with the seriousness of a great wine.

Varietal: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Appellation: Grand Cru, Champagne, France
Farming: Sustainably farmed; low-intervention
Style: Sparkling. Vinous, powerful, and age-worthy