From the biodynamic Leclerc Briant, a long-standing brand resurrected in 2012 by American investors, and curated by respected sparkling winemaker Hervé Jestin.
Although this producer’s range of Champagnes are excellent, it was the new cuvée Abyss that gained a top score, a blend that has – in an unusual move – been aged at the bottom of the sea.
This bone-dry fizz comes in a bottle complete with bits of the sea-bed still attached in a clever move to prove its authenticity and create a totally unique appearance among sparkling wines.
An unconventional, delicious, and pricy way to surprise and excite the ethical wine lover.