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standout Luxembourg origins

about the German name Schloesser actually originates from Luxembourg: René moved to Champagne in the early twentieth century where he met his wife, Lucie, and they started their winery in 1929. In 1950, his daughter, Suzanne, married Jean Tribaut, the origin of the winery’s current name. Several generations have continued to build the winery, currently run by brothers Sébastien and Valentin—the fourth generation. The style barrel based, both for fermenation and maturation of base wines, which gives the wines an oxidative richness.

wines tasted

Brut Origine 8 Terroirs NV ($57)

70% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir, 10% Meunier. 20% old foudres; two years in the bottle. Rich, round, toasty, smoky, creamy, and spicy, with.a drying finish. Influence of barrel ageing quite clear. 8g/l dosage balances the rich, distinctive style.

Blanc de Blancs Vallée du Brunet NV ($62)

100% Chardonnay. 20% old vines aged in foudres. Three years lees ageing; 6g/l dosage. Mature style with bruised cooking apples, creamy, yeasty, spicy, quite rich but taut, chewy acidity.

Brut Rosé NV ($65)

Made in a similar way as the Origine 8 Terroirs, with the same blend but with the addition of red wine. Aged in foudres and then bottle for two years. 8g/l dosage; Aromas of red fruits, red apples, bruised fruit, cinnamon, with high, lean acid, lean, and a concentrated finish.

“Cuvée René” NV ($118)

70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir. Named after the winery’s founder. From two sites: Chardonnay is from Les Crayères in Romery and Pinot Noir from Les Crossats in the Premier Cru village of Ecueil. A lean, mature style. Five years on the lees, 5g/l dosage. Toasty, mushroom, truffle, spice, bruised apple, a serious wine.

“L'authentique” 2010 ($145)

80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay. Eight years on the lees; 4g/l dosage. The maturity of the wine is quite clear, taking on a vinous quality with age, a serious, sophisticated wine balanced by high, racy acid.

website https://champagne.tribaut.wine/english/

email contact@champagnetribaut.fr

phone +33 3 26 58 64 21

address 21 rue Saint Vincent, Romery