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NV Adrien Renoir Le Cepage Pinot Noir

Adrien Renoir, a fourth-generation grower based in the Grand Cru village of Verzy, has rapidly achieved cult status among collectors for his minimalist, low-intervention approach and meticulously organic and biodynamic farming. His highly sought-after NV Verzy Grand Cru, Le Cepage is available today at £270 IB per 6x75cl.

Sourced from high-quality old massale vines planted before 1965 and vinified entirely in oak barrels, Renoir has crafted a vertical, powerful masterpiece that Anne Krebiehl MW describes as “a beautiful rendition of pure Pinot Noir.” The wine is incredibly “charming”, with a “mellow creaminess” and notes of “bitter almond.” Boasting an incisive Grand Cru minerality and an exceptionally low dosage, this is a “luminous” Pinot Noir that is “quite a standout” for this brilliant estate.

93 Points, Kristaps Karklins, The Wine Advocate

“Le Cepage is crafted entirely from Pinot Noir, sourced from the grand cru of Verzy, originating from 10 to 15 parcels characterized by comparatively shallow soils. Adrien Renoir remarks that when crafting this cuvée, he selects barrels that showcase a harmonious equilibrium between fruit, tension and a distinctive saline character…”

92 Points, Anne Krebihel MW, Vinous

“The NV Extra Brut Le Cépage Grand Cru Verzy is a pure Pinot Noir. The mellow creaminess of oak is immediately apparent on the nose, with a top note of bitter almond. The palate trumps with fine, elegant mousse, tiny bubbles and a vivid line of freshness that highlights the yeasty backdrop…”

17.5/20 Points, Tamlyn Currin, JancisRobinson.com

“Smells good. Like thick cream piled onto a scone and drizzled with lime-zest syrup. Fireflies of honey dart in and out of tropical fruit, leaving lemongrass vapour trails. Beautiful richness at play with fragrant acidity and nutty layers…”

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    Why Buy?

    Reasons to Drink, Collect or Invest

    • Adrien Renoir has quickly established himself as a premier name in the Montagne de Reims, implementing certified organic, biodynamic, and agroforestry practices across his 5 hectares of old massale vines.
    • Highly praised for its incredible focus and energy, Kristaps Karklins (The Wine Advocate) awards 93 points, admiring this “charming rendition with a succulent core of fruit and a long, persistent finish.”
    • Fermented and aged entirely in oak barrels and foudres with a precise, low dosage of 1.6 g/l, it strikes a seamless, sophisticated balance between creamy richness and incisive Grand Cru minerality.

    More on Adrien Renoir

    Adrien Renoir is part of Champagne’s new generation of grower-producers, bringing a fresh perspective to his family’s Grand Cru estate in Verzy, in the Montagne de Reims. After taking over the domaine in 2014, he gradually transformed its approach, moving away from conventional farming in favour of organic viticulture before introducing biodynamic principles and agroforestry. Today, the estate farms around seven hectares, with a strong emphasis on preserving old massale-selection vines and expressing the distinct character of Verzy’s chalk-rich terroir through low-intervention viticulture and meticulous parcel management…

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