Xavier Leconte Lieu-Dit La Croisette Extra Brut

The 2019 Xavier Leconte Lieu-Dit La Croisette Extra Brut has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities. Explore in-depth commentary from wine experts Tom Stevenson, Essi Avellan and Simon Field on Xavier Leconte Lieu-Dit La Croisette Extra Brut - an internationally acclaimed traditional method sparkling from Champagne.

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Wine Name
Xavier Leconte Lieu-Dit La Croisette Extra Brut

Wine Producer
Xavier Leconte

Score
83

Wine Style
Traditional Method Sparkling

Grape Type
Pinot Meunier

Country
France

Vintage
2013

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Overview

Essi Avellan: Medium-deep lemon-gold color. Highly tropical and expressive pineapple nose. Lots of earthy-spicy tones, with notes of oxidation. Big, bold, sharp palate, slightly coarse mousse. | 85

Simon Field: Coconut leaves its impression and then a little bewilderment in terms of discerning varietal personality; the palate seems forced, its phenolics outweighing its fruit, its finish lackluster. | 85

Tom Stevenson: Volatile oak, a bit acetic on the mid-palate, but a fresh mousse and quite long. | 80