Many would say that J. Lassalle was one of the original growers that put grower champagne on the map stateside, thanks to legendary importer Kermit Lynch. Lassalle was one of Kermit's very first finds back in the 1970s, and he has been importing them ever since, alongside Raveneau, Tempier, Coche-Dury, and all those other treasures.
Jules Lassalle established his family domain in 1942 on the Montagne de Reims. When he passed away in 1982, winemaking fell to his wife Olga. It eventually passed to her daughter Chantal and then, in 2006, to Chantalโs daughter Angeline. J. Lassalle's champagne exemplify a certain elegance, precision, and balance that is only achieved through decades of hard work and dedication.
Professional Reviews
Antonio Galloni
Wine Spectator
What importer Kermit Lynch Wine Merchant has to say about this wine...
Blend: 1/3 Pinot Meunier, 1/3 Chardonnay, 1/3 Pinot Noir
Appellation: Chigny-Les-Roses
Country: France
Region: Champagne
Producer: J. Lassalle
Winemaker: Chantal Decelle-Lassalle and Angรฉline Templier
Vineyard: 50 years average
Soil: Clay, Limestone
Farming: Lutte Raisonnรฉe
Alcohol: 12%
Details
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Grape Variety
Chardonnay , Pinot Meunier , Pinot Noir
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Vintage
NV
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Size
750ml
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Farming Practice
Sustainable
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Style
Aromatic , Fruity , Rich
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Sweetness
Champagne Brut , Dry
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Body
Light Bodied