Description
The Brice family has lived in the village of Bouzy since the 17th century, and were exclusively focused on red wine production, only shifting to Champagne production after WWII. In 1994, Jean-Paul Brice founded Champagne Brice and ten years later Jean-Paul’s sons Jean-René and Remi took the reins, with consulting oenologist and viticulturist Christophe Constant, formerly of J-L Vergnon.
Brice owns twelve hectares of vines, eight of which are in the Grand Cru village of Bouzy—mostly Pinot Noir with one hectare of Chardonnay. The remaining estate vineyards are in Chigny-lès-Roses (1.5 hectares of Pinot Noir and Pinot Meunier) and Loches-sur-Ource in the Aube (2.5 hectares of Pinot Noir). All vineyards are farmed organically, and the house style avoids malolactic fermentation entirely. This preference usually results in wines with more vibrant acidity.
100% Pinot Noir from the lieux dits, Poteaux and Mont des Tours, in the Grand Cru of Bouzy, 2016 harvest with 20% reserve wine. Primary fermentation and élevage in 228L oak barrels and stainless-steel vats, with no malolactic fermentation. Bottled in April 2017 and aged sur lie for nearly four years. Disgorged December 2020. 4g/L dosage.
Pale rose gold hue and fine, persistent bead. Inviting aromas of stewed apple and fresh pastry. Flavors of red apple and sour cherry with notes of brioche. Elegantly balanced, with fine-tuned acidity and a slightly weighted and textural mouthfeel, leading to the remarkably long finish.
