Alexis Leconte - Arietis NV

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Appellation Champagne
Terroir Marne Valley
Villages Vandières
Grape Varieties Meunier
Specific Features Blanc de Meuniers
Viticulture Biodynamic, Organic
Vintage NV
Ageing Oak barrel, 400 L
Disgorgement

01/2023

Dosage Brut nature (0 g/l)
Color White
Size 750 ml
Alcohol

12% vol.

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Champagne Alexis Leconte - Arietis NV

ARIETIS • BRUT NATURE

Located in Vandières, these two historic plots come from my maternal grandmother's side, whose last name was Bellier. Ariétis is the brightest star in the constellation of Aries.

La Perchotte Plot
Altitude: 130 to 155 m • Exposure: South • Area: 6.19 ares

La Forzie Plot
Altitude: 174 to 176 m • Exposure: South • Area: 3.01 ares • Total area: 9.20 ares

• Geology and terroir
Geological origin: Lutetian. Soils formed between two geological layers, first sandy-limestone, then clay-marl

• Organic Viticulture
Certified Organic Farming since the 2023 harvest
Full soil cultivation since 2015. In 2016, biodynamics were introduced. Zero herbicides and synthetic products. Use of fermented plant extracts and plant decoctions

• Pressing, vinification, aging
No separation of juices into "cuvées" and "tailles" in order to better respect the integrity of the berry
Vinification exclusively in 400-liter barrels. Alcoholic fermentation with indigenous yeasts. No malolactic fermentation, no bâtonnage

  • Grape variety: 100% Meunier
  • Dosage: 0 g/L
Alexis Leconte - Arietis NV
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The estate

Alexis Leconte

Discover the estate and the wines of Champagne Alexis Leconte in Troissy (Marne Valley)

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A new generation inspired by lunar cycles and respect for nature

Heir to a line of winemakers whose history dates back to 1870, Alexis Leconte represents the sixth generation of the Xavier Leconte estate. Driven by a deep connection to nature, he perpetuates family traditions while infusing them with a contemporary vision. Like his grandfather Aimé, he bases his work on the lunar cycles, guiding each step—from the vine to the cellar—according to the Earth's natural rhythm. His approach combines observation, intuition, and respect for all living things: no action is left to chance. Following the sayings and wisdom of his ancestors, Alexis seeks above all to create wines of emotion and balance, sincere reflections of his terroir and his profoundly humanist philosophy.

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