David Léclapart L'Amateur 1er Cru Blanc de Blancs
Producer: David Léclapart
Region: Trepail, Montagne de Reims, Champagne
Country: France
Grapes: 100% Chardonnay
Vintage: NV
ABV: 12.5%
Vivino: 4.3
Drink By: 2029
Occasional Wine Note: This is more of an entry level offering from this cult producer you'll likely find only in Michelin-starred or other fine restaurants. Entry level for Léclapart is some producers' 'tête de cuvée.' This one won't disappoint. Ripe pear with a touch of caramel on the nose. On the palate, it gives you that pear, but with some citrus exposing a bit of acidity, and an herbaciousness that really brings this wine home. While there is a nice finish here, this wine is straight to the point.
Jamie Goode
Score: 94
Very fine, fresh, textured and mineral with fine pear and citrus fruit. So pure and linear with notes of anise and a nice savoury edge. Focused and poised.