Champagne Louis Barthelemy Améthyste Brut (Magnum)

Vineyards

The Améthyste Brut is crafted from a blend of 50% Pinot Noir, 30% Meunier, and 20% Chardonnay, with grapes sourced from select vineyard plots across Champagne’s prestigious crus. These regions are carefully chosen for their terroir, which supports the full development of each variety’s characteristics, from Pinot Noir’s structure to Chardonnay’s finesse.

Winemaking

Produced in the traditional Champagne method, emphasising low dosage and long lees aging. This extended aging process—up to three years—enhances the wine’s complexity and creaminess, giving it a distinctive depth. 

Appearance

Pale copper with a bright, persistent mousse that adds elegance to its visual appeal.

Nose

The nose opens with a complex blend of red fruit, notably red berries and subtle floral notes, balanced by creamy brioche and hints of honeyed apple, which evolve with time in the glass.

Palate

Fresh yet rich on the palate, the Améthyste Brut offers a rounded profile with flavours of red fruits, brioche, and an underlying citrus zest that adds lift to its layered structure. The fine and persistent mousse enhances the smooth texture, while the wine finishes with a balanced note of citrus peel, making it an ideal aperitif Champagne.

Food Pairing

Perfect for pairing with shellfish, creamy risottos, or enjoyed as an aperitif, highlighting its freshness and complexity.

Background Story

Originally founded in 1923 as Baudry Lebrun & Cie in Épernay, Champagne Louis Barthélémy has roots dating back to Princess Baudry, who established the house after fleeing Moscow following the Russian Revolution. The brand underwent a modern transformation in 2002 when it was acquired by Jean-Barthélémy Chancel, a member of a winemaking family from the Rhône Valley, who revitalised the house at just 25 years old, becoming the youngest Champagne négociant of his generation.

With a unique, refined wine style, Louis Barthélémy Champagnes are known for their elegance and minimal dosage. They benefit from an extended lees aging of at least three years, which is more than double the minimum requirement in Champagne, creating depth and complexity. Jean-Barthélémy has cultivated contracts with diverse crus across the Champagne region, where he carefully selects only the best grapes for each cuvée, adding a distinct terroir-driven quality to the wines.