Edouard Brun is a small, family-owned Champagne House in the revered Grand Cru village of Aÿ. Founded in 1898, the House has stepped out of the shadow of history in recent years, evolving from a very traditional approach to a modern and fruit-driven style. The wines are all the better for it.
This 1er Cru Reserve is a blend of 25% Chardonnay with 75% Pinot Noir, which grows especially well in Aÿ. The two varieties are vinified separately before being blended with reserve wines, bottled for the second fermentation and then aged for 30 months on their lees. This creates a rich, powerful style that, for us, out performs a lot of famous vintage Champagnes.
We love these wines, because they taste good, they are competitively priced and they come from a family that's great to work with.