# Sur le Grand Marais Brut Nature (NV)

- **Producer:** S.C.EV. Liébart-Régnier
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** sparkling
- **Grapes:** Pinot Meunier
- **Region:** Champagne, France
- **Style:** Natural
- **Alcohol:** 12.0%
- **Average price:** €84
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pear, pineapple, lemon, orange, peach, apple, cinnamon, ginger, yuzu, roasted pineapple, confit fruit, candied stone fruit

## About this wine

Liébart-Régnier Sur le Grand Marais Brut Nature is a single-vineyard Champagne crafted exclusively from 100% Pinot Meunier grapes, sourced from the 'Sur le Grand Marais' plot in Baslieux-sous-Châtillon, Marne Valley. The estate, S.C.EV. Liébart-Régnier, is a grower Champagne house with a seven-generation family history, now led by Laurent and Valérie Liébart. The 'Sur le Grand Marais' plot, characterized by marl and clay soils on a south-facing hillside, is known for contributing fruitiness and volume to the Pinot Meunier. The wine's Brut Nature designation signifies zero dosage. The producer emphasizes a philosophy of land stewardship, holding HVE certification and being in organic conversion.

## Interesting facts

- The 'Sur le Grand Marais' vineyard was once a marsh that was drained.
- The producer holds HVE (Haute Valeur Environnementale) certification.
- This wine is made exclusively from Pinot Meunier.
- It has zero dosage, meaning it's bone dry.

## Food pairing

The wine's zero dosage and vibrant fruitiness make it a versatile partner for lighter proteins and vegetables. Its acidity can cut through the richness of butter sauces and foie gras, while its minerality complements seafood and earthy flavors.

## Wine making process

Liébart-Régnier Sur le Grand Marais Brut Nature is produced using 100% Pinot Meunier grapes. The primary fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks, a technique chosen to highlight the grape's varietal character and the specific terroir. The wine is then aged for 3 years in the cellar. Its Brut Nature designation means no dosage is added, resulting in a dry profile. The producer, S.C.EV. Liébart-Régnier, adheres to a philosophy of land stewardship, evidenced by their HVE certification and ongoing organic conversion, and explores various viticultural techniques.