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2019 Extra Brut Grand Cru Champagne Marc Hébrart
| Grapes | Pinot Noir, Chardonnay |
| Colour | White |
| Origin | France, Champagne |
| Classification | Grand Cru |
| ABV | 12.5% |
Aromas of spices, iodine, confit citrus, pear, herbs and frangipane introduce the 2019 Extra-Brut Blanc de Blancs Clos Léon, one of my favorite Champagnes at this address. Full-bodied, round and rich, it's layered and textured, with bright acids and a long, delicate and fresh mid-palate that concludes with a long, delicate and racy finish. This 100% Chardonnay from the Le Léon parcel in Dizy was vinified in barrels (without undergoing malolactic fermentation) and matured for 72 months. Dosage: three grams per liter. Rating: 95 Yohan Castaing, www.robertparker.com (Nov 2025)
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Champagne Marc Hébrart
Marc Hébrart started making his own Champagne in 1962, and the domaine is now run by Jean-Paul, who took over in 1997. Jean-Paul tries to add to the family holdings every year, believing that even at current prices it's still a good long-term bet. He's currently running 16 hectares, 8 ha of Pinot in Mareuil-sur-Aÿ, Chardonnay in Oiry, Avize, Chouilly and Cramant, and more Pinot in Louvois and Aÿ - as well as the Clos le Léon in Dizy: in total 80 parcels in 11 villages.
The vineyards are farmed sustainably, with as little input as possible. Vinification is by parcel to give the widest possible palette when it comes to blending, and or course allowing for single-vineyard releases like the Clos Léon, a rare walled Clos in the village of Dizy. Most of the Champagnes are made in stainless steel, but since 2004 there has been a barrel-fermented cuvée which blends some of his Chardonnays on the Côte de Blancs with some of his best Pinot Noirs to the north of the Marne - 'Rive Droite-Rive Gauche'.
2025 THE LUXURY CHRISTMAS MIXED CASE
There is a particular joy in spending a little bit more on a bottle of wine. You aren't just paying for a label; you are paying for artistry, patience, and the silence of the cellar. This Christmas, we have curated a collection of true heavyweights, wines of grand confidence that will elevate your festive table from lovely to legendary.
We start with two serious Champagnes: the full-bodied, round and rich 2019 Grand Cru from Marc Hébrart and the biodynamic Larmandier-Bernier 'Latitude', which offers chalky minerality and the smell of freshly-baked bread. For the whites, we've selected a pristine and pure Condrieu from Domaine Rémi Niero bursting with peach, apricot, and honeyed flowers, alongside a creamy Pernand-Vergelesses 1er Cru from Domaine Berthelemot.
The reds are a roll-call of the world's finest terroirs. From Bordeaux, enjoy the perfectly mature 2012 Château Haut Bages Libéral, a sweet and suave Pauillac with notes of coffee beans, and the vivid and striking 2018 Clos de l'Oratoire from Saint-Émilion.
From Burgundy, there is a massive Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru with great depth of fruit. Italy is represented by a rich Brunello di Montalcino and a Barolo from very old vines that balances delicacy with broad power. We've also included a juicy Côte Rôtie from Domaine Bonnefond.
To finish? The exceptional Sandeman 20-Year-Old Tawny. It is smooth as a baby's bottom and eminently sippable. Serve it slightly chilled for the ultimate festive treat.
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