The Valentin Leflaive Le Mesnil-sur-Oger | 17 | 5.0 Blanc de Blancs NV is a refined Grand Cru Extra Brut Champagne from the heart of the Côte des Blancs, produced entirely from Chardonnay grown in Le Mesnil-sur-Oger Grand Cru. The 20-year-old vines are planted at around 150 metres on outcropping chalk and flint soils with south and south-east exposures, giving the wine the intense minerality and saline character for which Le Mesnil-sur-Oger is renowned. The distinctive code identifies the wine’s origins and style: "17" refers to the 2017 base vintage, while "5.0" represents the dosage of 5g/L.
On the palate, it is vibrant, elegant and beautifully precise, with mandarin and citrus fruit layered with white flowers, verbena and subtle fresh hazelnut notes. Fine bubbles and bright acidity provide energy and tension, while the chalk-rich terroir contributes a pronounced mineral character and long, saline finish. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel, with 12% reserve wine incorporated into the blend before an extended 50 months of ageing on lees, adding complexity while preserving the purity of the Chardonnay.
