DOMAINE LEON ( Landreville )
The next Dufour? Perhaps. The village is the same, and Clément’s Roberts (Domaine Léon) ambitions are certainly high. What’s surprising is that he’s probably the first grower with a proper tasting room, impeccable labels, sharp marketing, and a clean, well-organized cellar—quite impressive and unlike most growers, who often have messy, unfinished spaces. His girlfriend is an architect, and a large part of the credit for this polished presentation surely goes to her. At Domaine Léon, you’ll also find a unique and extremely old square press, which features on the label as part of the brand’s story and serves as the logo of Domaine Léon.
His champagne style is crystal clear yet surprises with its depth. I discovered him two years ago, placed an order immediately, and the wait is finally over—our Bubble Bistrot allocation is on its way.
Fun fact: He is obsessed with his vineyard work and incredibly proud of it. Visitors will see the vineyards before the tasting, regardless of the weather conditions. I love vineyard visits, but I never went there during such a heavy rainstorm on a cold day in February. However, it’s part of his work, and it’s even better when driven by a Land Rover Defender — by the way, he has all the possible sizes and models as a true collector.
What to compare it with? If you still have a bottle of the legendary La Chevetrée from Charles Dufour or something from Champagne Clandestin, these would make a perfect lineup for comparison. All three are located in Landreville, just a short drive from each other. If you’ve been waiting for something new and exciting from Champagne, trust me — this is the real catch.
PRE-ORDER shipping from 3rd week of NOVEMBER
SET OF:
ENCHEVÊTRER 2021 (PINOT NOIR, BRUT NATURE)
LA GRANDE CÔTE 2021 (CHARDONNAY, BRUT NATURE)
DERRIÉRE L`EGLISE 2021 (PINOT NOIR, BRUT NATURE)