Champagne Ruppert-Leroy was born in 2010 when Emmanuel and Bénédicte Leroy jumped at the chance to take over her parents organic 4ha domaine in the higher altitude reaches of Essoyes in the Aube, not far from Burgundy, and now work fully with biodynamics producing single vineyard, terroir driven wines that are bottled Brut Nature.

100% Chardonnay vinified in ex-Chassagne Montrachet casks and is really quite fantastic. An evocative nose of yellow fruits, some ginger and nuts. The palate is subtle mix of white tea, lemons and quinces and vinously structured. Treat this as a fine Chardonnay that has bubbles, so nuanced and detailed it is more than just a Champagne.