J. Lassalle Brut Champagne Premier Cru NV (750 ml) Tokaj-Hegyalja

J. Lassalle Brut Champagne Premier Cru NV (750 ml) Tokaj-HegyaljaJules Lassalle established this family owned Champagne house in 1942 in the village of Chigny Les Roses on the Montagne de Reims. His daughter and granddaughter, Chantal and Angline, now run the domaine, following the same strictly traditional standards Jules established. They use the same wooden basket press he installed in the winery over fifty years ago, pressing and vinifying the individual plots separately. It is one of the rare Champagnes that

Juicy and direct

complemented by a structured mid-palate tannin presence

showing appealing Napa Valley fruit

proactive measures like shade cloth and deep irrigations maintained vine health

Knowing we were looking at a delayed harvest

This is a bright and spicy red blend showing pretty hazelnut and vanilla undertones to the blackcurrant and black plum fruit

Fragrant notes of smoked paprika

a sustainable approach to the culture of the vines

Vranec is a thick-skinned grape with high tannins and medium-high acidity

Lohr Fog’s Reach Pinot Noir expresses the typicity of the Arroyo Seco region with bing cherry

Méthode traditionelle gives this wine a soft

white peach and Key lime accented by clove and cinnamon