Champagne Leclère-Pointillart — Premier Cru Vigneron from Écueil
Champagne Leclère-Pointillart is a Vigneron house from Écueil (Premier Cru) in the Montagne de Reims. Led by Guillaume Leclère in the 4th generation. The story begins with great-grandfather Jules, who first worked parcels on the slopes of Écueil.
History
The house has its roots in the family of great-grandfather Jules, who started with some parcels on the coteaux of Écueil. Over four generations, his descendants expanded the operation and perfected their mastery of the entire production chain — from vine to bottle.
Guillaume Leclère took over as the fourth generation and continues the work of his ancestors. The house remains faithful to traditional Vigneron craftsmanship: own vineyards, hand harvesting, controlled vineyard management.
Vignoble & Terroir
Leclère-Pointillart works 9 hectares spread across seven villages, with the focus in Écueil. The grape variety distribution reflects the signature of the Montagne de Reims: 80% Pinot Noir, 15% Chardonnay and 5% Meunier.
The soils are argilo-calcaire — clay-limestone — and shape the powerful, structured character of the champagnes. Écueil itself is classified as Premier Cru.
Viticulture & Sustainability
The house works according to the principle of viticulture raisonnée — controlled cultivation with conscious restraint in treatments. Insecticides are not used. The management is guided by environmental consciousness and long-term soil fertility, without relying on external certifications.
The grapes are hand-harvested, with the ripeness of each parcel assessed individually.
Vinification
The juice is aged in stainless steel cuves. The house relies on perfect mastery of traditional methods that have been refined over four generations. The signature is artisanal, the processes classic.
The dosage spectrum ranges from 0 g/l (Brut Nature) to classic Brut levels around 8–9 g/l. Reserve wines are used to ensure continuity and depth in the non-vintage cuvées.
The Cuvées in Detail
Brut Tradition Premier Cru
The base cuvée is a single-variety 100% Pinot Noir, enriched with 30% reserve wines. Powerful, creamy, structured — a classically balanced Premier Cru without frills. 24 months of aging gives the cuvée depth without masking the fruit.
100% Pinot Noir · Brut · 24 months · Premier Cru Écueil
Brut Sélection Premier Cru
An assemblage of 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay that spends 36 months on the lees. The cuvée aims for finesse and versatility — usable from aperitif to meal.
80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay · Brut · 36 months · Premier Cru
Brut Rosé Premier Cru
Bright, powerful, fleshy — the Rosé shares the assemblage with the Sélection (80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay), but focuses on red fruit aromas and a fresh, gourmand character. 24 months of aging.
80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay · Rosé · 24 months · Premier Cru
Brut Millésime Premier Cru
The vintage cuvée is made only in the best years and spends 72 months on the lees. Equal parts assemblage of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Golden yellow, warm, structured, with slightly buttery-toasted notes — a cuvée for gastronomy.
50% Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay · Brut · 72 months · Premier Cru
Brut Blanc de Blancs Premier Cru
Single-variety 100% Chardonnay that ages for 60 months. Lemon yellow, subtle citrus notes, great freshness — fine and elegant. Pairs with fish and seafood.
100% Chardonnay · Blanc de Blancs · 60 months · Premier Cru
Brut Nature Premier Cru
Made without dosage, 50% Pinot Noir and 50% Chardonnay, 60 months aging. Pale yellow, powerful and lively at the same time — the cuvée shows the pure terroir and vinification work, without any sugar added during disgorgement.
50% Pinot Noir, 50% Chardonnay · Brut Nature (0 g/l) · 60 months · Premier Cru
Brut Prestige Premier Cru
The Prestige cuvée combines all three grape varieties in equal parts: 33% Pinot Noir, 33% Meunier, 33% Chardonnay. 60 months of aging gives the cuvée roundness, freshness and maturity at once. Bright yellow, surprisingly fine perlage — for special moments.
33% Pinot Noir, 33% Meunier, 33% Chardonnay · Brut · 60 months · Premier Cru
My Tastings
- Brut Tradition Premier Cru · 05.23.2025
Facts
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| Category | RM (Récoltant-Manipulant) |
| Location | 3 Grande Rue, 51500 Écueil, Marne |
| Region | Montagne de Reims |
| Cru Status | Premier Cru |
| Vineyard Area | 9 hectares (spread across 7 villages) |
| Grape Varieties | 80% Pinot Noir, 15% Chardonnay, 5% Meunier |
| Soils | Argilo-calcaire (clay-limestone) |
| Viticulture | Viticulture raisonnée, without insecticides |
| Vinification | Stainless steel cuves, hand harvesting |
| Generation | 4th generation |
| Management | Guillaume Leclère |
| Website | leclere-pointillart.com |
| @champagne_leclere_pointillart | |
| Phone | +33 3 26 49 77 47 |
Sources for this portrait: House website, personal tastings, CRM data and cross-checks. Fields without sufficient verification remain open.