Leclerc-Briant

About the Winery

Founded in 1872 in Cumières, the house moved to Épernay in 1955 and took on the status of a négociant. Leclerc-Briant was a pioneer from the 1960s, vinifying by lieu-dit and taking an interest in organic and biodynamic farming. Pascal Leclerc, who passed away in 2010, had converted the estate to biodynamics. In 2012, the house was acquired by Americans Mark Nunelly and Denise Dupré (who also own the Royal Champagne hotel), along with French partners Frédéric Zeimett and oenologist Hervé Jestin. The 14-hectare vineyard remains biodynamically cultivated and supplemented with organic purchases. Hervé Jestin serves as chef de cave. Leclerc-Briant is known for its innovative approach, including aging champagne underwater near the island of Ouessant, using terracotta amphorae, golden oak barrels, and crystal vessels. The house has also opened a luxury guest house, Le 25bis, on the Avenue de Champagne.

“A pioneering Champagne house that converted to biodynamics in the 1990s, now known for innovative aging techniques and a luxury guest house on the Avenue de Champagne.”