2018

Leclerc Briant Champagne Abyss

Tasted 9 February 2025 France · Champagne

I've reviewed the 2018 Abyss a couple of times now and though I'm not convinced the underwater thing is really a thing, I am fortunately able (I think) to separate myself from whatever mechanisms went in to making the…

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Producer: Leclerc Briant
Wine: All vintages
Region: France · Champagne
Grapes: Champagne Blend
Record: 2018 Leclerc Briant Champagne Abyss

Tasting history

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12 March 2025 Blind. 30 December 2024 This is my second go with this wine since having it at the domaine back in July. Once the bubbles subsided (careful, they are pretty aggressive at… 12 July 2024 At Maison Leclerc-Briant, Epernay.

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2016

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2018

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