• France, Champagne
  
• Vintage: 2018
• Alc 12% by volume
• Bottle Size: 750ml
• LIMITED

Champagne Leclerc Briant Abyss 2018 is one of the house’s most distinctive releases, an equal blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Meunier that completes part of its maturation beneath the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Brittany.

After disgorgement, the bottles were submerged near the island of Ouessant for approximately one year. The result is a Champagne with a fascinating combination of ripe fruit, texture and pronounced maritime character.

Yellow apple and lemon are joined by subtle notes of ripe orchard fruit, sea spray and menthol. The palate has a smooth, vinous texture, fine bubbles and vibrant citrus acidity, finishing dry with a persistent saline and mineral impression.

Abyss is compelling not simply because of its underwater maturation, but because the wine itself has the concentration and structure to carry such an unusual concept. The generous character of the 2018 vintage is balanced by freshness, making this a Champagne that works particularly well at the table.

Food Pairing: Pair with oysters, caviar, bluefin tuna sashimi, scallops, langoustines, grilled shrimp, sea bass, lobster, seafood risotto, or other shellfish-driven dishes.

Serve around 50–54°F in a white-wine or tulip-shaped Champagne glass to allow the aromatics and texture to develop.