Notes:
- Producer: Champagne Pascal Lejeune is a small family-owned grower based in Pierry, just south of Épernay, where generations of the Lejeune family have cultivated vineyards across the Coteaux Sud d'Épernay. Today the estate is managed with a strong commitment to environmentally responsible farming, earning both Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne (VDC) and Haute Valeur Environnementale (HVE) certifications. Vineyard work focuses on preserving biodiversity through permanent cover crops, reduced chemical treatments, and extensive manual labor from pruning through harvest. Rather than pursuing a heavily manipulated house style, Pascal Lejeune crafts Champagnes that emphasize freshness, precision, and the natural character of each vintage and grape variety. Production remains relatively small, allowing meticulous attention throughout both the vineyard and cellar.
- Vineyard: Anaphore Blanc de Blancs is produced entirely from 100% Chardonnay grown on clay-limestone soils in the Coteaux Sud d'Épernay. This often-overlooked area, neighboring the Côte des Blancs, has become increasingly recognized for producing Chardonnays that combine generous fruit with bright mineral tension. The limestone-rich subsoil preserves freshness while the clay contributes texture and depth, resulting in a Blanc de Blancs that balances elegance with approachability. The cuvée is based on the 2019 vintage, a warm growing season that produced healthy fruit with excellent concentration while retaining vibrant acidity.
- Winemaking: Produced using the traditional méthode champenoise, Anaphore is fermented in stainless steel to preserve the purity of Chardonnay and intentionally does not undergo malolactic fermentation, allowing the wine to retain vibrant acidity and a focused mineral profile. Extended lees aging adds texture and complexity while maintaining freshness, and the wine is bottled as an Extra Brut, allowing the fruit and terroir to remain the central focus. The resulting Champagne is clean, linear, and energetic, emphasizing citrus, orchard fruit, and chalk-driven precision rather than richness from dosage or oak.
- Technical Details: Champagne AOC; Base Vintage 2019; 100% Chardonnay (Blanc de Blancs); Coteaux Sud d'Épernay; clay-limestone soils; Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne (VDC) and HVE certified vineyards; traditional méthode champenoise; no malolactic fermentation; stainless steel vinification; Extra Brut; 12% alcohol.
- Food Pairing: Oysters, shrimp, scallops, grilled sea bass, sushi, crab, roast chicken, fresh goat cheese, and young Comté are excellent companions to this Blanc de Blancs. Aromas of green apple, pear, lemon zest, white flowers, and subtle brioche lead into a palate that is bright, finely textured, and driven by citrus and chalky minerality. The lively acidity and restrained dosage make it an ideal aperitif while giving it enough structure to accompany seafood and lighter poultry dishes throughout a meal.
Pascal Lejeune Champagne Anaphore Blanc de Blancs (R19)
Sale price$65.00
Choose options
Pascal Lejeune Champagne Anaphore Blanc de Blancs (R19)
Sale price$65.00