Réflexion R019 2019
Lallier | Millésimé | Vintage 2019
Last week was Oscar night – and since I didn't have a Lallier in the cellar, I had to settle for the Veuve Clicquot. But of course I couldn't let that slide... so I immediately ordered a few bottles! They arrived on Friday, went straight into the fridge – and finally tried it today.
How does the Réflexion R019 perform? Lallier takes an exciting approach with their Réflexion series: Instead of creating a "classic" Non-Vintage Cuvée, they focus on an annual reinterpretation that emphasizes the character of the base vintage. In this case: 2019.
The facts: Assemblage: 56% Pinot Noir, 44% Chardonnay Base year: 2019 with 40% reserve wines Aging: Partially in oak, no malolactic fermentation Dosage: 7 g/l – perfectly balanced
Nose: Fresh yellow fruits, some brioche, a subtle spice Palate: Juicy, powerful and with a salty minerality that makes it extremely exciting.
Glass comparison: I treated the Lallier to the champagne glasses from my cabinet again today – but somehow I didn't warm up to it. The champagne immediately struck me as very austere, mineral and acid-driven. The glass is simply too narrow for me, which doesn't feel ideal for this style. So I immediately compared it with the – and voilà: Suddenly much more harmonious, fruitier and more approachable!
A clearly structured, expressive champagne that really makes you want the next sip with its combination of fruit, acidity and salinity. Not "easy drinking," but one that deserves attention – and gets it!
Compared to the Yellow Label from last Monday, this is a completely different world: More precise, more focused and with more depth. So if you're looking for an alternative to the big brands – Lallier definitely has something to offer!
Have you ever tried Lallier? If so, which Cuvée? I'm curious what you think of this house!
Tasting Notes
Fresh yellow fruits, brioche and subtle spice on the nose. On the palate juicy, powerful with salty minerality – a structured, expressive champagne that deserves attention.
Details
| Producer | Lallier |
| Cuvée | Réflexion R019 |
| Vintage | 2019 |
| Category | Millésimé |
| Grape varieties | Chardonnay, Pinot Noir |
| Terroir | — |
| Style | Vintage, Grandes Marques |
| Highlights | salty minerality, powerful, yellow fruits, no malolactic fermentation |
| Pairs with | Cheese |
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