Lallier makes a variety of Champagnes within the Aÿ area of France, together with classic providing, non-vintage requirements, and the Réflexion collection, now in its tenth 12 months, which “is a deep reflection of a particular annual harvest” — although the underlying wine is definitely a mix of a number of vintages.
NV Lallier Blanc de Blancs Brut – Although it has simply 8 grams/liter of sugar dosage, calling this 100% chardonnay sparkler a Brut Champagne nonetheless appears like we’re pushing issues a bit: The wine is distinctly on the candy aspect, with notes of lemon curd and marzipan overlaying a delicate, yeasty breadiness. Heavy melon notes construct on the end, which stays very candy, virtually candylike. Notes of peach rings give the wine a end that evokes a chewy gumdrop high quality, right here layered with notes of cinnamon toast. I’d counsel it for a French 75, however by itself I discovered it not almost dry sufficient. B / $90
NV Lallier Reflexion R.019 Brut – Similar dosage, however 55% pinot noir and 45% chardonnay. The inclusion of pinot noir helps so as to add gravity and steadiness to the wine, and a number of the extra cloying sweetness evident within the Brut expression is tempered right here. Ample melon is backed up by tart lemon, inexperienced apple, and tangerine notes, although a hearty vein of brown sugar runs by the expertise. Contemporary brioche offers the end a well-known yeastiness — and one thing to smear all this fruit jelly on. B+ / $70
NV Lallier Reflexion R.019 Brut
$70
