{"product_id":"lallier-brut-r-021-reflexion","title":"Lallier Brut R.021 Reflexion","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003e92 Points - James Suckling\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Champagne Lallier, Aÿ, France. Aÿ is a Grand Cru village.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlend:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70% from the 2021 harvest and 30% reserve wines from 2020. 49% Pinot Noir, 44% Chardonnay, 7% Meunier.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhere the grapes come from:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePinot Noir:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aÿ, the Montagne de Reims and the Côte des Bar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eChardonnay:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Côte des Blancs, Montgueux and Sézanne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeunier:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Montagne de Reims and the Vallée de la Marne\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 5–10% of the base wine is fermented and aged in oak, on the lees. The reserve wines also age on fine lees.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e At least 36 months on the lees, then at least 3 months after disgorgement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7 g\/L (Brut)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pale gold. Lime, mandarin and white flowers, then brioche and fresh hazelnut. The palate is pure and fresh, with a subtle salty, sea-air note, a Pinot Noir core and a long, deep finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e As an aperitif, or with ceviche, crudo, smoked shellfish, canapés and vegetable tarts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eServing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10°C (46–50°F) in a tulip glass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"4\"\u003eInteresting facts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLallier was founded in 1906 in Aÿ\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe cellar master, \u003cstrong\u003eDominique Demarville\u003c\/strong\u003e, was chef de cave at \u003cstrong\u003eVeuve Clicquot\u003c\/strong\u003e from 2006 to 2019. R.021 is the first Réflexion he oversaw from vineyard to bottle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Réflexion concept:\u003c\/strong\u003e It’s a non-vintage Champagne that lets one harvest’s character show instead of blending it away. Demarville calls it “a non-vintage wine with a touch of a vintage and the consistency of a non-vintage.” The number on the label is the base year, so R.021 means 2021.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLallier only makes a Réflexion when the harvest is good enough. \u003cstrong\u003eThere was no R.017\u003c\/strong\u003e, because the 2017 harvest would have needed too much reserve wine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDemarville built a house “cocktail” of yeasts selected from Lallier’s own vineyards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe R.021 is the first release with a Rosé alongside the Brut.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"IN THE CRU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48175127363740,"sku":null,"price":48.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0377\/6253\/1460\/files\/UntitledDesign_38.png?v=1793217703","url":"https:\/\/inthecru.com\/products\/lallier-brut-r-021-reflexion","provider":"In The Cru","version":"1.0","type":"link"}