Leclerc Briant Brut Champagne Réserve NV 1.5L

93 points Falstaff: "Pale straw yellow with silver reflections and a fine mousse. Yellow tropical fruit, a hint of peach, floral nuances and candied lime zest on the nose, with a mineral touch too. It's complex and tightly meshed on the palate with nuances of pome fruit, a fresh acidity and a saline touch on the finish that leads into subtle fruit sweetness in the aftertaste. A multi-faceted food companion. (Disgorged 02/23, PM). (10/4/24)"

92 points Wine Spectator: "[$85/750ml list] A lithe and graceful Champagne, with sleek acidity animating flavors of chopped raspberry, nectarine, preserved lemon and oyster shell. Fine and satiny in texture, offering a persistent, lightly spiced finish. Pinot Noir, Pinot Meunier and Chardonnay. Disgorged February 2024. Drink now through 2029. (12/15/24)"

92 points Audrey Frick (JebDunnuck.com): " Based on the 2020 vintage and pouring a bright straw hue, the NV Champagne Brut Reserve is fresh and lifted with breezy and savory aromas of seashell and fresh pear. Floral and fruity on the palate, with medium body and a juicy feel, it has a clean, chalky texture and a mouthwatering, light almond finish with a hint of umami. Made from all organic grapes, it has a dosage of 4.5 grams per liter and was disgorged March 2024. (12/20/24)"

90-92 points Essi Avellan, MW: "(40% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Meunier, 20% Chardonnay). This certified organic cuvée is based on the 2018 harvest and disgorged August 2022 with an addition of 4,5g/l dosage. There is a distinct tropical sweetness to the nose that comes with delicious peachy tones, pastry whiffs and a touch of Madagascar vanilla. Complex post-disgorgement aromatics are starting to build up. The palate is plush and full-of-fruit despite low dosage. Firm, structured and feisty. (Aug 2023)"

90 points Anne Krebiehl, MW (Vinous): "The NV (2018) Brut Réserve is exclusively based on the 2018 vintage, no reserve wines were added. Made from 40% each of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier and 20% of Chardonnay, it opens with a creamy nose suggesting ripe Pinot richness and generosity. The palate also displays the maturity and mildness of 2018 with an apple-like freshness pervading the fine mousse that accentuates saltiness on the finish. Dosage is 4.5gr/L. Disgorged: May, 2022. Drink: 2023-2028. (Nov 2023)"

90 points Yohan Castaing (Wine Advocate): "A blend of 40% Pinot Noir, 40% Pinot Meunier and 20% Chardonnay, the NV Réserve Brut from Champagne Leclerc Briant is showing well today, evoking a lively, fresh bouquet of pear, verbena, lime tree, herbs and menthol. Moderately weighted and tense, it's vinous and energetic with an incisive mid-palate and a mouthwatering, fresh finish. Based on the 2020 vintage with only 5% vins de réserve, it was disgorged in October 2023 with 4.5 grams per liter dosage. Drink: 2024-2030. (Oct 2024)"

90 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$85 list] Blending the three Champagne grapes, this wine is well textured. It is warm, the tang of minerality softened by ripe white-fruit flavors. It is ready to drink. Alcohol 12%. (Sep 2023)"