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Champagne J. Lassalle 'Préférence' Premier Cru Brut NV
Vintage Character
J. Lassalle Préférence Premier Cru Brut is a non-vintage Champagne from Chigny-les-Roses in the Montagne de Reims, classified Premier Cru and drawn from the family’s vineyards in one of the zone’s most highly regarded village sectors. As a multi-vintage blend, it is crafted for house consistency rather than a single growing season expression, making it a dependable, high-value introduction to the estate’s style. The terroir of this part of Champagne—where chalk-rich subsoils support finely etched acidity and aromatic lift—gives the wine its poised structure, while the Montagne de Reims brings both freshness and gentle breadth.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
The Wine Advocate awarded this cuvée 90 points, and the profile shows why: green apple, pear and citrus zest lead into white flowers, brioche and roasted almond, with a discreet touch of honey and chalk. On the palate it is brisk yet creamy, with a lively mousse, precise acidity and a dry, savory finish that lingers on orchard fruit and mineral notes. It works beautifully as an aperitif, but also pairs confidently with oysters, roast chicken with herbs, or tempura prawns.
Winery Background
Founded in 1942 by Jules Lassalle, J. Lassalle remains one of Champagne’s emblematic récoltant-manipulant estates, celebrated not only for its Premier Cru holdings but also for its rare lineage of female leadership across three generations. The house is rooted in artisanal methods, including pressing with a traditional basket press, careful blending and extended cellar aging on the lees to build texture and complexity. That combination of grower authenticity, patient élevage and a polished, unmistakably elegant house style makes J. Lassalle a benchmark for classic, small-house Champagne.
J. Lassalle Préférence Premier Cru Brut is a non-vintage Champagne from Chigny-les-Roses in the Montagne de Reims, classified Premier Cru and drawn from the family’s vineyards in one of the zone’s most highly regarded village sectors. As a multi-vintage blend, it is crafted for house consistency rather than a single growing season expression, making it a dependable, high-value introduction to the estate’s style. The terroir of this part of Champagne—where chalk-rich subsoils support finely etched acidity and aromatic lift—gives the wine its poised structure, while the Montagne de Reims brings both freshness and gentle breadth.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
The Wine Advocate awarded this cuvée 90 points, and the profile shows why: green apple, pear and citrus zest lead into white flowers, brioche and roasted almond, with a discreet touch of honey and chalk. On the palate it is brisk yet creamy, with a lively mousse, precise acidity and a dry, savory finish that lingers on orchard fruit and mineral notes. It works beautifully as an aperitif, but also pairs confidently with oysters, roast chicken with herbs, or tempura prawns.
Winery Background
Founded in 1942 by Jules Lassalle, J. Lassalle remains one of Champagne’s emblematic récoltant-manipulant estates, celebrated not only for its Premier Cru holdings but also for its rare lineage of female leadership across three generations. The house is rooted in artisanal methods, including pressing with a traditional basket press, careful blending and extended cellar aging on the lees to build texture and complexity. That combination of grower authenticity, patient élevage and a polished, unmistakably elegant house style makes J. Lassalle a benchmark for classic, small-house Champagne.
Product details
Wine TypeSparkling
WineryJ. Lassalle
Grape VarietiesPinot Meunier, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
WinemakerAngéline Templier
CountryFrance
Expert RatingJS 92, RP 90
RegionChampagne
Production VolumeMedium(60,000 bottles)
Sub-regionMontagne de Reims
SweetnessBrut
Classification (Ranking)Premier Cru
Alcohol Level12.0
Format1.5L
Prices
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