NO. 1 FAMILY ESTATE CUVÉE REMY MÉTHODE TRADITIONNELLE VINTAGE 2013

Winery notes (2013 Vintage)
"Named as a proud tribute to Adele and Daniel's son, Cuvée Remy is crafted only in exceptional vintage years and is a collector's edition that honours the Le Brun legacy.

This very special méthode was first released to celebrate Remy's 21st birthday, and this 2013 release marks only the second edition. Its arrival is testament to the craft of méthode traditionelle, and to the dedication, patience and precision required to create wines of such depth, elegance and longevity.

Delicate floral notes mingle with apricot and fine autolysis, which adds depth and savoury elegance. The palate follows with layers of ripe stonefruit, a touch of clover honey and subtle nuttiness, unfolding across a broad, textural mouthfeel. Refined autolysis carries through to a long, elegant finish.

Our vintage méthodes, each named for a member of the Le Brun family, capture the character of their respective years. Refined and expressive, this elegant range showcases the very best of our winemaking craft and the tradition that defines No.1 Family Estate. Each bottle is presented in a Cuvée Remy gift box."

5 Stars & 96/100 Stephen Wong MW, The Real Review, March 2026 (2013 Vintage)
"A seriously ambitious wine named after Daniel and Adele Le Brun’s son Rémy (Virginie’s brother), this has only been made once before, in 2007.

The 2013 vintage is 55% chardonnay, 35% pinot noir, 10% pinot meunier which was aged on lees for 53 months before disgorgement. 6 grams per litre of dosage was added, making it Brut, and then it was aged a further seven years in bottle at the winery until it reached maturity.

Light gold with a persistent, fine bead. Complex, layered and powerful sparkling wine with toasty, brioche and roasted hazelnut flavours from considerable bottle development and autolysis. There is a taut core of savoury richness, baked apple pie, orange peel, ripe stone-fruit and even red berries running through the wine, bolstered by earthy, wet stone minerality and a lingering note of dried spice. Long, sustained acidity carries everything to an almost-dry finish which contrasts between honeyed toast and flint.

The abundant complexity has come forward on the palate and it has entered its drinking window. More mushroomy and nutty nuances will develop over the next few years if kept, but it is very much enjoyable right now for its balance between freshness, fruit and bottle development."

5 Stars & 97/100 Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, September 2026 (2013 Vintage)
"Immensely complex and engaging, the bouquet features ripe nectarine, golden apple, dried orange peel, and rich yeasty aromas. The palate delivers outstanding weight and a plush mouthfeel, enhanced by finely infused acidity, leading to a sustained, expansive finish. This is superbly expressive with layers of alluring flavours. At its best: now to 2030."

Rated Outstanding & 96/100 Cameron Douglas MS, October 2026 (2013 Vintage)
"I have tasted this wine several times recently. It remains an exceptional example of aged methode traditionnelle with a deeply complex and layered bouquet of a wine from a single and renowned Marlborough vintage, an autolysis that evokes emotion, intrigue and curiosity. A mix of deeply leesy salinity with baked goods framing flavours of peach and golden apple, dried lemon skin and miso soup. Floral and fragrant, lengthy and delicious. The mousse is fine and soft, acidity delivers a crispness and refreshing line. Lengthy and complex. Let your palate embrace this wine. Best drinking from day of purchase through 2030."