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David Léclapart Cuvée l'Apôtre LV20
94/100
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David Léclapart Cuvée l'Apôtre LV20

Golden robe with luminous green highlights. The nose offers a restrained intensity of ripe stone fruits and citrus zest, opening with aeration into brioche and toasted almond. On the palate, a generous, fleshy roundness is underpinned by a precisely chiselled acidity, culminating in a saline, taut…

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94 /100
Aromatic profile

The structure of this champagne

Four dimensions to capture its balance
Freshness
Citrus-edged tension and saline minerality characteristic of Trépail's flint soils.
Roundness
Generous, fleshy substance inherited from old vines planted in 1946.
Power
A broad, concentrated structure, the fruit of argilo-calcareous soils worked under strict biodynamic practice.
Length
Taut, saline and persistent finish — the unmistakable signature of Trépail's terroir.

TASTING NOTES

Golden robe with luminous green highlights. The nose offers a restrained intensity of ripe stone fruits and citrus zest, opening with aeration into brioche and toasted almond. On the palate, a generous, fleshy roundness is underpinned by a precisely chiselled acidity, culminating in a saline, taut finish of rare persistence.

Blend & terroirs

The composition

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Gravure grappe de raisin
3g/LDosage
100%Chardonnay

Terroirs

Single-vineyard plot 'La Pierre Saint-Martin' in Trépail (Premier Cru, Montagne de Reims), on drained argilo-calcareous soils laced with flint. The Chardonnay vines, planted in 1946, benefit from a natural freshness imparted by the forest canopy of the mountain, ensuring a slow and progressive ripening.

David Léclapart

About this house

David Léclapart stands as one of the defining figures of artisan grower Champagne. Based in Trépail, he has farmed his vines according to certified biodynamic principles since 2000, with no chemical inputs either in the vineyard or the cellar, in pursuit of an expression of terroir of absolute purity.

His cuvées — L'Apôtre, L'Artiste, L'Amateur — are portraits of individual plots. Celebrated by international critics and vanishingly rare on the market, they rank among the most sought-after Champagnes in the world: Richard Juhlin placed L'Apôtre 2004 among the hundred greatest Champagnes of the century.

Food pairing

The perfect pairing

Between the champagne and its dish
Aperitif

Aperitif

The fine bead and mineral tension of this Blanc de Blancs harmonise beautifully with the delicacy of a comté gougère.

Starter

Starter

The saline vivacity of Trépail's Chardonnay enters into elegant dialogue with the sweet brininess of hand-dived scallops.

Main course

Main course

The richness and length of L'Apôtre reach their zenith alongside the noble flesh of lobster.

Maison David Léclapart

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Wine information

Appellation
Champagne
Volume
75 cl
Allergens
Contains sulphites

L'abus d'alcool est dangereux pour la santé, à consommer avec modération.
Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health. Consume in moderation.

Customer reviews

Customer reviews of the “Cuvée l'Apôtre LV20” cuvée by David Léclapart

4.4/5 · 6 reviews

Serge M.

Verified customer review

Delicious

I fell in love with it straight away. Aromas of brioche and ripe apple. Definitely one to make again.

Jade B.

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Delighted with my purchase

I had high expectations. An expressive nose, a silky palate and a briny finish. It arrived within the stated delivery time. I have no regrets about this purchase.

André R.

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A real treat

Discovered via the website. A delicate bouquet of white flowers. Perfect as a gift or a treat for yourself.

Alex L.

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Pure pleasure

Just the ticket for a wedding. A perfect balance between power and finesse. They replied quickly to my enquiry before I bought it. It’s now my go-to champagne.

Margaux K.

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I recommend

Carefully packaged as a gift. A gourmet champagne, full of vibrancy. I’d recommend it to all wine lovers.

Marinko V.

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Magnificent

We opened a bottle for our New Year’s Eve dinner. It was wonderfully fresh, without ever being sour. The gift wrapping was immaculate. Hats off to the whole team.

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