NV J. Lassalle "Cuvée Préférence" 1er Cru Brut, Champagne, France

ABOUT THIS WINE

“Cuvée Préférence” is J. Lassalle’s signature Brut, composed of 60% Pinot Meunier, 20% Pinot Noir, and 20% Chardonnay—all from Premier Cru vineyards in Chigny-les-Roses and neighboring villages on the Montagne de Reims. This cuvée is crafted in a traditional, multi-vintage style, blending base wines with reserve wines for consistency and depth.
Fermented in stainless steel with full malolactic conversion, it is aged sur lattes for 36 months before disgorgement and finished with a Brut dosage (~7–9 g/L), offering both freshness and approachability. The wine shows Meunier’s soft texture and fruit, Chardonnay’s lift, and Pinot Noir’s backbone—making it an ideal apéritif or a match for shellfish, roast poultry, or mushroom tart.

ABOUT THIS PRODUCER

J. Lassalle is a multi-generational, family-run grower Champagne house founded in 1942 and now managed by Angéline Templier, representing the third generation of women winemakers. The estate farms 16 hectares of Premier Cru vineyards in Chigny-les-Roses, following sustainable viticultural practices with a focus on traditional methods.
Known for its elegant, terroir-driven Champagnes with long lees aging and balanced dosage, J. Lassalle’s style bridges the richness of classic Champagne with the precision and intimacy of grower production. “Cuvée Préférence” is a perfect encapsulation of the house ethos: artisanal, expressive, and consistently overdelivering in quality and charm.