By Baron Albert
Champagne Jean de la Fontaine L'Eloquente Brut

Wine Description
This eloquent Champagne will speak to everyone. L'Eloquente is a very seductive and fruity cuvee with a perfect balance between grapes.

Winemaker Notes
Grape Varieties: Pinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Origin: 7 villages
Characteristics: Fresh, elegant, gourmet
Vinification: Winemaking process in Inox vats in line with the noble tradition of Champagne
Ageing Potential: 3 to 4 years
Bottle Size: Available in half-bottle (375 ml), bottle (750 ml), and magnum (150 cl)

Food Pairing
Ideal as an aperitif but also with shellfish, cheeses such as a young Comte, goat cheese, or with a citrus meringue pie.
[Information provided by J.H.N.]

Jean de la Fontaine NV L'Eloquente Brut (Champagne)
Points: 91
Designation: L'Eloquente Brut
Variety: Champagne Blend, Sparkling
Appellation: Champagne, Champagne, France
Winery: Jean de la Fontaine
Alcohol: 12.00%
Bottle Size: 750.00 ml
Category: Sparkling
Importer: WD Direct
Date Published: 12/1/2017
By Roger Voss
Produced in the Aube region, this ripe full wine is rich and generous. With apple and pear fruitiness and a smooth creamy mousse, the wine has just the right amount of bottle aging. Drink now.

Jean de La Fontaine, L'Eloquente Brut, Champagne, France
Blind tasted by Simon Field MW, Andy Howard MW, David Vareille (at Decanter Magazine's December 2018 issue Value Champagne Panel Tasting, 25 Jul 2018)
Points: 87
Drinking Window: 2018 - 2020
Producer: Jean de La Fontaine
Vintage: NV
Wine Type: Sparkling
Colour: White
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Sweetness: Brut
Closure: Cork
Alcohol: 12.00%
Body: Medium
Grapes: Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Pinot Noir
Full and fleshy, with a well-judged fruit and oak integration, revealing mealy and honeyed elements. Lacking a little in refinement. Drinking Window 2018 - 2020