Edouard Brun ran a cooperage in France in the late 1800s, using the profits from his enterprise to purchase land throughout Champagne’s Montagne de Reims. He began his eponymous house in Aÿ at the end of the 19th century, taking on a partner that would eventually succeed him. That partner was Edmond Lefevre. Today, it is Edmond's relatives, the Delescots, that drive the house forward with 10 hectares across the northeastern edge of the Montagne de Reims – with Premier Cru and Grand Cru holdings in Aÿ, Mareuil sur Aÿ, Avenay-Val-d'Or, Hautvillers, Chigny-Les-Roses, and Ludes.

The family cellar dates back to the 15th century, serving as the vault of the Delescot family’s winemaking traditions… and a few of their secrets.

The chardonnay is reared in small stainless steel tanks, and then following malolactic fermentation, all the components are blended together to age on the lees in bottle for a full two years. The dosage lands right smack in the middle of the Brut range, at a generous and balanced 9 grams per liter – adding to the voluptuous and full nature of this ample wine.

The aromas and initial flavors focus on lemon peel, tea biscuits, and chervil aromas. Flavors of buttery brioche, golden apples, yellow plums, almonds, lemon, lime leaf, white pepper cascade into a zippy and effervescent finish, punctuated by a clean, river rock minerality.  There is an almost alpine freshness to this wine – with meadow grasses and wildflower notes that leave you skipping and singing like the Von Trapp’s nanny. This is certainly alive, and resounding with uplifting notes and an overall joyful demeanor. Simply music to any Champagne lover’s ear! Just ten cases to be had, and this is one you won’t want to miss!