Pierre Legras
Champagne Brut Orior
| Denomination | AOC Champagne Brut |
|---|---|
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Area | Champagne region (France) |
| Grape varieties | 90% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Nero |
- Classic Method Brut: Bottle refermentation gives the wine complexity and balance
- Blend: Composed of approximately 90% Chardonnay and 10% Pinot Noir, elegant and structured
- Aromas: Hints of orange zest and peach, with notes of caramel and mineral accents
- Taste and bubbles: Spicy freshness, fine perlage and creamy mousse, persistent finish
- Serving and pairings: Temperature 6-8 °C; ideal with fish, shellfish and fine cheeses
Description
What kind of wine it is
Pierre Legras Champagne Brut Orior blends the elegance of Chardonnay with the structure of Pinot Noir. This blend, crafted strictly according to the Traditional Method, displays a golden yellow colour with greenish highlights, animated by a fine perlage and a creamy mousse. The bouquet offers pronounced aromas of orange zest and peach, enriched by notes of caramel and clear mineral accents. On the palate, it reveals a generous sip, fresh and spicy, with a lingering finish marked by hints of medicinal herbs and redcurrant.
Where it comes from
The Champagne originates from the areas of Chouilly and Moussy, within the renowned French region. The wine is produced by Pierre Legras, a house active since 1662 and now led by the vision of oenologist Vincent Legras. The grapes grown impart a strong identity from their terroir, ensuring an ageing potential of up to ten years. This marked stylistic precision has led the cuvée to receive the important score of 90/100 from the critics at Wine Spectator.
How it is produced
Production faithfully follows the Traditional Method, building the wine's aromatic complexity through a slow secondary fermentation in the bottle. The Brut profile offers a solid balance for countless food pairings, ideal when served at a temperature of 6-8 °C. Its vibrant freshness pairs perfectly with starters, shellfish and fish dishes, while the rich flavour profile also elegantly supports more intense dishes such as lasagne, veal or fine cheeses.
History and Curiosities
Founded in 1662 and led by the same family for eleven generations, the historic Maison Pierre Legras embodies the excellence of AOC Champagne. Crafted by oenologist Vincent Legras, the Orior Brut cuvée reveals itself as a true aromatic mosaic, combining the elegance of Chardonnay with the structure of Pinot Noir. This masterful traditional method encapsulates the millennia-old richness of its terroir in a generous and profound profile, offering a sensory journey celebrated by critics with 90 points from Wine Spectator.
Awards
-
90/100
Wine spectator is the most influential wine guide on the internet.
Tasting notes
Perlage
Perfume
Color
Taste
Serve at:
06 - 08 °C
Longevity:
05 - 10 years
- Start up year: 1662
- Oenologist: Vincent Legras
- Bottles produced: 50.000
- Hectares: 9
The birth of Pierre Legras marked the beginning of a great line of winemakers. Eleven generations have followed each other for nearly four hundred years: Pierre, Pierre the 2nd, Jean-Baptiste the 3rd, Honoré the 4th, Jean-Baptiste the 5th, Simon-Auguste the 6th, Théodore-André the 7th, Elie-Edmond the 8th, Lucien the 9th, Philippe the 10th, and Vincent the 11th.
After training at the Avize Wine School and graduating with a National Diploma in Oenology, Vincent, in 2002, created the Champagne name of Pierre Legras, a tribute to his distant ancestor. Assisted by his father, he developed the business over the years. The domaine grew from 5 to more than 10 hectares. He invested little by little: in a press, in vats, in vines … these many commitments a necessity to offer wines that lived up to his ambitions.
In 2011, Marcelline joined him. Together, they developed the name internationally. Today, the inimitable style of Pierre Legras wines goes beyond borders. Read more
| Name | Pierre Legras Champagne Brut Orior |
|---|---|
| Type | White classic method sparkling wine brut |
| Denomination | Champagne AOC |
| Size | 0,75 l |
| Alcohol content | 12.0% by volume |
| Grape varieties | 90% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Nero |
| Country | France |
| Region | Champagne region |
| Vendor | Pierre Legras |
| Story | History and Curiosities Founded in 1662 and led by the same family for eleven generations, the historic Maison Pierre Legras embodies the excellence of AOC Champagne. Crafted by oenologist Vincent Legras, the Orior Brut cuvée reveals itself as a true aromatic mosaic, combining the elegance of Chardonnay with the structure of Pinot Noir. This masterful traditional method encapsulates the millennia-old richness of its terroir in a generous and profound profile, offering a sensory journey celebrated by critics with 90 points from Wine Spectator. |
| Origin | Choully - Moussy |
| Production technique | Classic method (traditional method) |
| Wine making | Classic method (traditional method) |
| Allergens | Contains sulphites |