# L'enclos Brut Nature (NV)

- **Producer:** S.C.EV. Liébart-Régnier
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Petit Meslier
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €60
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** elderflower, lemon, pear, lily of the valley, apple, biscuit, roasted hazelnuts, brioche, butter, smoke, almond, hazelnut, candied lemon, candied citrus

## About this wine

Liébart-Régnier L'enclos Brut Nature is a unique Champagne from the Champagne AOC, distinguished by its 100% Petit Meslier grape varietal and its origin from the L'Enclos parcel in Vauciennes. The vineyard's marl and clay-limestone soils contribute to its character. S.C.EV. Liébart-Régnier is a multi-generational family estate, founded in 1960, now managed by Laurent and Valérie Liébart and their daughters. The producer is recognized for its environmentally conscious viticulture, holding certifications for High Environmental Value (HVE) and Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne (VDC), with vineyards in organic conversion since 2020. This is a Non-Vintage (NV) wine.

## Interesting facts

- Made exclusively from Petit Meslier, a rare ancestral grape of Champagne.
- The L'Enclos parcel is a single-plot vineyard, highlighting its specific terroir.
- The producer holds High Environmental Value (HVE) and Sustainable Viticulture in Champagne (VDC) certifications.
- Vineyards have been in organic conversion since 2020.

## Food pairing

The wine's refined acidity and minerality cut through richer elements like butter and cream sauces, while its subtle fruit notes complement dishes featuring stone fruits or citrus. The saline finish makes it an excellent companion for seafood.

## Wine making process

Liébart-Régnier L'enclos Brut Nature is produced using 100% Petit Meslier grapes. The wine is spontaneously fermented in oak barrels, followed by an aging period of 2.5 to 3 years on lees in oak. This is a Brut Nature Champagne, meaning no sugar is added after the secondary fermentation. The producer, S.C.EV. Liébart-Régnier, follows environmentally conscious viticulture practices, holding HVE and VDC certifications and having their vineyards in organic conversion since 2020.