Lucien Roguet No. 3 Extra-Brut Grand Cru Champagne

Characterful Grand Cru Champagne with dry precision

Lucien Roguet No 3 Extra-Brut is a distinctive and terroir-driven champagne created for the experienced connoisseur seeking dryness, structure, and authenticity rather than sweetness and easy accessibility. This Grand Cru cuvée comes from Mailly-Champagne and exhibits a more stringent and gastronomic expression of the house style, where purity and precision are central.

The wine is made from classic Champagne grapes, with a predominance of Pinot Noir supplemented by Chardonnay, which provides both power, freshness, and finesse. The very low dosage of only 2 g/l places the champagne in the Extra-Brut category and allows the area's chalky terroir to speak clearly. The result is a serious champagne with personality, depth, and impressive energy.

Aroma and taste with ripe fruit and spicy complexity

In the glass, No 3 Extra-Brut presents a brilliant golden color with fine straw-yellow reflections. The bubbles are small, elegant, and harmoniously integrated. The aroma opens with ripe fruit notes such as apple, pear, and yellow stone fruit, before more complex aromas develop towards brioche, star anise, dried tobacco leaves, and discreet spices.

The taste is dry, focused, and nuanced. The ripe fruit is balanced by vibrant acidity and clear minerality, while the texture appears creamy and precise. The finish is long and firm with a slightly tannic grip, which primarily stems from the Pinot Noir dominance. This results in a wine with both vibrancy and serious structure.

Long aging and uncompromising style

No 3 Extra-Brut is produced with great respect for traditional craftsmanship. The base wine is supplemented by carefully selected reserve wines, some of which are aged in wood to add extra complexity and depth. The champagne also matures for a long time on the lees, which contributes finesse, mousse, and autolytic nuances.

The minimal dosage is a conscious stylistic choice that emphasizes the wine's natural balance rather than masking it with sweetness. Here you get a champagne that appears pure, upright, and honest – an expression that appeals to connoisseurs and those who want a more gastronomic alternative to classic Brut.

For aperitif and savory cuisine

This cuvée works excellently as an aperitif for those who prefer a dry and complex champagne. However, it truly shines at the table, where its structure and freshness pair exceptionally well with raw fish, sushi, tartare, and seafood.

It is also a strong choice for aged hard cheeses such as Comté, Parmesan, or Pecorino, where the wine's salty minerality and firm finish create a beautiful balance. If you desire champagne with real food value, No 3 Extra-Brut is an obvious choice.

Lucien Roguet – Family house focusing on terroir and precision

Lucien Roguet is an independent family-owned champagne house based in the Grand Cru village of Mailly-Champagne. Through generations, the family has built a strong reputation for champagnes that combine classic craftsmanship with clear identity and respect for their origin.

Lucien Roguet is an independent family-owned champagne house based in the Grand Cru village of Mailly-Champagne. Through generations, the family has built a strong reputation for champagnes that combine classic craftsmanship with clear identity and respect for their origin.