Published on July 31, 2025
The Mi-Pentes Extra Brut cuvée from Lacourte-Godbillon accurately reveals the potential of the sandy-clay soils of Écueil , a Premier Cru terroir. This 100% Pinot Noir comes from 5 wines from 3 harvests , including 68% from the 2021 vintage .
Partial vinification in wood with 69% in 228 L oak barrels and 9 months on fine lees . The cuvée was drawn in July 2022 (corked) for a limited total of 4,399 bottles , then disgorged on March 4, 2025 with an Extra Brut dosage of 1.5 g/L . Production carried out by Géraldine Lacourte & Richard Desvignes , producers under the reference RM22691-01 .
Technical sheet
- Type : Champagne Extra Brut – Premier Cru
- Blend : 100% Pinot Noir – 5 wines from 3 harvests
- Origin : Écueil – Montagne de Reims – Sandy-clay soil
- Harvest : 68% 2021 vintage – 32% reserve wines
- Vinification : 69% barrel – 9 months on fine lees
- Circulation : July 2022 – 4,399 bottles – cork closure
- Disgorging : March 4, 2025 – Dosage 1.5 g/l
- Volume : 750 ml
- Alcohol : 12.5% vol
- Developed by : SCEV Lacourte-Godbillon – RM22691-01 – 51500 Écueil – France
- Contains : Sulfites
- Serving temperature : 10–12°C – in a suitable glass
Philosophy & viticulture
No use of herbicides since 2010. Organic conversion initiated in 2017, accompanied by a biodynamic approach since 2019. The house claims rigorous viticulture, without compromise.
🎯 House quote: “A great Champagne can only be born from great grapes.”
Tasting profile
Tense nose of black fruit and floral notes . Precise palate, elegant bubbles, beautiful mineral tension . Ideally enjoyed after 6 months post-disgorging .
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Food and champagne pairings
Pairs perfectly with slow-cooked pork tenderloin , root vegetable pie or roasted langoustine . Pairs well with fine, textured dishes.
