The Reine No.1 Extra Brut Reserve from No.1 Family Estate is a sparkling wine – a tribute to the family’s mother and Mémère, Reine Vautrelle Le Brun – that redefines the tradition of Champagne through the terroir of Marlborough and highlights the strength of the French varieties, using the authentic méthode champenoise!
No.1 Family Estate was founded in 1997 by Daniel Le Brun, a member of the historic Le Brun family of Champagne, who continues a family tradition of 12 generations that began in 1684. In 1985 he decided to bring Champagne expertise to New Zealand, where after many years of experiments and trials, he managed both to adapt the varieties to his own standards for such production and to earn the nickname “father” of Méthode Traditionnelle or “the crazy Frenchman” of the region! The result was that the family extended its legacy beyond France, and New Zealand has now acquired remarkable sparkling wines that have even gained international recognition.
The Reine No.1 Extra Brut Reserve is composed of 50% Chardonnay, 43% Pinot Noir, and 7% Pinot Meunier, and strictly follows the Champagne winemaking method. The Chardonnay brings vibrancy and citrus notes, the Pinot Noir provides body and aromatic intensity, while the Pinot Meunier completes the blend with juicy fruit and a rounded character. Its ageing on lees for more than 4 years imparts a creamy texture and highly enjoyable complexity!
No.1 Family Estate is a benchmark for New Zealand sparkling wines, and the Reine No.1 Extra Brut Reserve combines Daniel Le Brun’s expertise, the tradition of Champagne, and the fresh character of New Zealand. A wine of value that exceeds every expectation! Taste it.
