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NO. 1 FAMILY ESTATE ASSEMBLÉ MÉTHODE TRADITIONNELLE NV

Name: NO. 1 FAMILY ESTATE ASSEMBLÉ MÉTHODE TRADITIONNELLE NV
SKU: 2455
Price: 29.99 NZD
Availability: InStock

Top Bubbly from the Grandfather of Méthode Traditionelle in New Zealand

Product Code: 2455
Country: New Zealand
Region: Marlborough
Style: Sparkling
Variety: Méthode Traditionnelle
Producer: No.1 Family Estate

Closure: Cork
Unit: Each
Volume: 750ml
Alcohol: 12.5%
Grape: 50% Chardonnay, 43% Pinot Noir, 7% Pinot Meunier

Original price was: $39.99.Current price is: $29.99.

Top Bubbly from the Grandfather of Méthode Traditionelle in New Zealand

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Gold Medal – New Zealand International Wine Show 2021

Adele & Daniel Le Brun were the pioneers of Methode Traditionelle in Marlborough starting the Le Brun label in 1980 with the first release in 1985. In fact Daniel Le Brun has been called the Grandfather of Méthode Traditionelle in New Zealand. The Estate now operates under the No 1 Family Estate label (The Le Brun brand was sold to Lion in 1996).

Daniel is involved in every stage of creating the wines and is somewhat of a perfectionist, never wavering in his commitment to creating wine the way he learnt from his father in Champagne.

Winery notes (NV)
"The structure of Chardonnay, the finesse of Pinot Noir and the softness of Meunier have been brought together for 3 years on lees, in the classic Méthode Traditionelle style. This wine has elegance, complexity and wide appeal. Aromas of autolysis, peach, baked apple and citrus. A fine mousse, bold acidity and flavours that reflect the nose. Composition: 45% Chardonnay, 54% Pinot Noir, 1% Pinot Meunier"

5 Stars & 95/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, October 2023 (NV)
"Beautifully composed and expressed, the inviting bouquet shows ripe apple, lemon peel, almond meal and white floral aromas, followed by a gorgeously creamy palate offering excellent weight and fine flow. Splendidly framed by juicy acidity, making it elegantly flavoursome and highly enjoyable."

94/100 David Walker Bell, WineFolio.co.nz, October 2024 (NV)
"A Méthode Traditionelle from the pioneering LeBrun family in Marlborough. A blend of 54% Pinot Noir, 45% Chardonnay and 1% Pinot Meunier, in a Brut style – aged on lees for three years. A delicate pale golden colour in the glass. A very fine bead of bubbles. A complex, elegant bouquet shows hazelnut, white peach, fresh baguette, apple, citrus and strawberry flavours. A bright and lively acidity on the entry to the fresh, dry palate. Good weight through to the creamy texture at the back of the palate, with some savoury notes of marmite and bay leaf along the journey. Fine drinking at the price."

Rated Excellent & 93+/100 Cameron Douglas MS, September 2024 (NV)
"Light golden core with pale lemon hues lead to a bouquet of white strawberry and peach, the lees autolysis is precise and fragrant with an oatmeal and brioche complexity. Crisp, dry, very textured with a polished mousse, fine bubble and saline beginning followed by flavours of citrus and white fleshed fruits. As the wine warms just a little on the palate the autolysis flavours engage with a mix of baked goods and miso. Balanced, well made and ready to drink from day of purchase through 2029."

94/100 Bob Campbell MW, The Real Review, December 2022 (NV)
"A silken-textured blend of chardonnay, pinot noir and pinot meunier that spent three years on the lees. Perhaps the unusual (in NZ) addition of pinot meunier is responsible, but I find the wine very Champagne-like, making it excellent value at this price. An appealing combination of freshness with baguette crust yeastiness."

*Note for courier freight – 12 bottle freight rate applies for up to each 6 bottles – we will contact you if applicable.

We provide a door to door delivery service nationwide. Delivery charges are calculated on a 12 bottle case or part there of.

Delivery charges are calculated during the checkout process based off your address post code. Please ensure you choose the correct post code. We will advise you if you have chosen the incorrect post code.

You may also choose to 'pick up' your order from our wine shop at 188 Durham Street South, Christchurch.

For further details on prices and delivery options please go to the Delivery & Returns section of our site.

If for any reason you are not entirely happy with your order or you suspect that it may be affected by a quality issue, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will remedy the problem straight away. Contact us on (03) 3655134.

Note, for orders of 1 - 2 bottles we charge an additional $5 for packaging. To ensure the safety of the bottles we use specially designed posting boxes.

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No.1 Family Estate is renowned for its dedication to crafting exceptional Méthode Traditionelle wines in Marlborough, New Zealand. Founded by Daniel and Adele Le Brun, the winery specialises in producing traditional sparkling wines using time-honoured techniques passed down from generations of winemakers in Champagne. For over 40 years, No.1 Family Estate has pioneered this method in the region, benefiting from Marlborough’s ideal climate and soils.

Their wines are made exclusively from handpicked grapes grown in their own vineyard in the Wairau Valley. The winery focuses on three main grape varieties: Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, all of which are classic Champagne clones. The wines are handcrafted using the finest first press juice, and traditional fermentation methods, ensuring a perfect balance of elegance and finesse.

No.1 Family Estate produces a signature range that includes a non-vintage Blanc de Blancs, Rosé, and a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, as well as vintage wines crafted only in the best years. With meticulous attention to detail, their winemaking process captures the essence of the Champagne method, resulting in wines with fine bubbles, rich flavours, and long ageing potential, celebrated both in New Zealand and internationally.