Lallier: Réflexion R019 2019

Lallier: Réflexion R019 2019

Réflexion R019 2019

Lallier | Millésimé | Vintage 2019

Last week was Oscar night, and since I didn't have any Lallier in the cellar, I had to make do with Veuve Clicquot. But I couldn't let that stand... so I immediately ordered a few bottles! They arrived on Friday, went straight into the fridge, and today I finally got to try them.

How does the Réflexion R019 perform? Lallier takes an exciting approach with the 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 wood, 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 gave the Lallier the champagne glasses from my cabinet again today, but somehow I didn't warm up to it. The champagne immediately seemed very austere, mineral and acid-forward. The glass is just too narrow for me, which doesn't feel ideal for this style. So I immediately compared it with the other one, and voilà: Suddenly much more harmonious, fruitier and more approachable!

A clearly structured, powerful champagne that really makes you want another 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, powerful champagne that deserves attention.

Details

Producer Lallier
Cuvée Réflexion R019
Vintage 2019
Category Millésimé
Grape varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Noir
Terroir Assemblage (Maison in Aÿ)
Style Vintage, Large Houses
Highlights salty minerality, powerful, yellow fruits, no malolactic fermentation
Pairs with Cheese

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