CHAMPAGNE AOC "REFLEXION R.021" - LALLIER

Denomination: Champagne AOC

Base vintage: 2021 (81%)

Reserve wines: 2018, 2019 (19%)

Typology: Champagne

Alcohol: 12 % Vol.

Region: France

Format: 0.75 lt.

Grape varieties: 49% Pinot Noir 51% Chardonnay

Champagne "Réflexion R.020" 2021 – Lallier

Purity, freshness and identity | Contemporary Champagne according to Lallier

The "Réflexion R.021" Champagne from Maison Lallier is a modern and precise cuvée, expressing the essence of the 2021 vintage (81% of the blend) combined with the depth of reserve wines from the 2018 and 2019 vintages. For the first time, Chardonnay (51%) prevails in the cuvée, in a perfect balance with Pinot Noir (49%), signing a bright, saline and floral style.

The grapes come from over 50 crus selected from Côte des Blancs, Côte de Sézanne, Montgueux, Vallée de la Marne and Montagne de Reims. The 2020 harvest, early and of excellent quality, provided grapes of great freshness and aromatic maturity, perfect for a lively and persistent Champagne.

Blending

• 19% reserve wines (2018 and 2019)

• Grape varieties: 51% Chardonnay, 49% Pinot Noir

• Dosage: Brut (to be confirmed, typically around 7 g/l)

Tasting notes

• Color: golden yellow with jade green reflections

• Nose: elegant and fragrant, with notes of white flowers (acacia, hawthorn), fresh citrus (lemon, mandarin), peach, apricot and mineral nuances

• Palate: silky and vibrant, with a delicate entry, good depth in the mid-palate and a long, savory and mineral finish

Suggested pairings

• Seafood, oysters, fish carpaccio

• Crustaceans and raw seafood, ceviche, sushi

• Gourmet vegetarian dishes or citrus risottos

• Fresh cheeses (goat cheese, robiola), also perfect as a classy aperitif

Service and storage

• Serving temperature: 8–10 °C

• Recommended glass: wide flute or tulip

• Excellent to drink now but can evolve well for 5–7 years