Champagne Lete-Vautrain, Cote 204 Brut NV

Get to know: Champagne Lete-Vautrain, Cote 204 Brut NV

An elegant and refined French Champagne from the limestone slopes of Château-Thierry in the Vallée de la Marne.

Tasting Note

Champagne Lete‑Vautrain Cuvée 204 Brut NV is a delicate and expressive sparkling wine that combines bright fruit with creamy texture. Pale gold in colour with a fine mousse, it opens with aromas of crisp apple, ripe peach, and apricot. On the palate, it’s lively and complex, showing orchard fruit, subtle brioche, and a long, precise finish. This Champagne is a superb example of small‑grower finesse, offering elegance without being shouty.

Top food pairings:

• Oysters, crab, or lobster for a refreshing lift
• Smoked salmon blinis or Camembert/Chaource
• Light canapés or celebratory brunch dishes

Kate Says

"We love working with smaller Champagne producers. You get so much more for your money and this is a superb example. The apple and apricot fruit is bright and fresh. It’s complex and round. Gorgeous stuff."

Producer Info

Lete‑Vautrain is a family‑run grower-producer in Château‑Thierry, crafting top-tier Champagne from 8 ha of limestone slopes. Their 204 Brut NV blends 50% Pinot Meunier, 25% Chardonnay, and 25% Pinot Noir, aged for a minimum of three years on lees with a gentle 5 g/l dosage. The result is pure, elegant, vine‑driven fizz that showcases the distinctive terroir of the Vallée de la Marne and is vegan-friendly.

How it’s made:

• Varieties: 50% Pinot Meunier, 25% Chardonnay, 25% Pinot Noir
• Grapes immediately cold pressed to preserve freshness
• Fermentation in stainless steel tanks and oak barrels for balance and texture
• Lees ageing: minimum 3 years to develop creamy mousse and complexity
• Dosage: 5 g/l for a perfectly dry finish

Good to know:

• Region: Vallée de la Marne, Champagne, France
• Style: Sparkling, Brut
• Closure: Cork
• Vegan: Yes
• ABV: 12.5%
• Vintage: NV

Why we love it:

This Vallée de la Marne Champagne offers a beautiful balance of bright orchard fruit, subtle brioche, and creamy mousse. Elegant, precise, and endlessly versatile, it’s perfect for celebrations, aperitifs, or adding a touch of sophistication to everyday moments.