As Christmas approaches, choosing the perfect Champagne to celebrate the festive moments becomes essential to create unforgettable moments of sharing. Maison Lallier, with its century-old history and excellent savoir-faire, offers a range of Cuvées capable of making every occasion even more special. Here is a selection of Champagne Lallier, designed to enhance your celebrations: from elegant toasts that open the evenings, to prestigious gifts that leave their mark under the tree.
Champagne Brut R.020: The perfect toast
Champagne Réflexion R.020 is the most representative expression of Lallier, a Brut Non Vintage which combines freshness and structure. Made of 51% Chardonnay and 49% Pinot Noir, it comes from grapes selected from over 50 Crus. 81% of the blend comes from the 2020 harvest, while 19% is made up of vin de réserve from the 2018 and 2019 vintages, with a dosage of 7 g/L and aged for at least 30 months on the yeasts. Splendid for inaugurating the holidays with class, it opens with floral and fruity notes that combine with a silky and lively texture. The finish is long and leaves a distinctive saline imprint, making it the ideal companion to accompany sophisticated aperitifs, fish appetizers such as oysters and prawns, or Christmas finger food.
Champagne Brut Rosé: The Elegance of color
If you are looking for a touch of colour to enrich your Christmas celebrations, Champagne Brut Rosé by Lallier is the perfect choice. Made of 65% Pinot Noir and 35% Chardonnay, it includes a 7% Pinot Noir vinified in red. Aged for at least 36 months, with a dosage of 8 g/L, this Champagne releases freshness and elegance on the palate. Champagne Rosé by Lallier will surprise you with its intense vivacity, balanced acidity and a persistent finish with an intriguing saline touch. Imagine it during the Christmas brunch or for a special toast on Christmas Eve: it will pair wonderfully with smoked salmon, tuna tartare and desserts based on berries. A tasting experience that will involve and delight you.
Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs: The purity of Chardonnay
Champagne Blanc de Blancs by Lallier, made exclusively with Chardonnay grapes from the renowned Grand Crus of Aÿ, Avize, Cramant and Oger, is an authentic expression of purity and elegance. The blend, composed of 70% grapes from a single harvest and 30% vin de réserve, matures for at least 36 months on the yeasts, giving the wine an interesting complexity. Champagne Blanc de Blancs stands out for its elegant bouquet of hawthorn, acacia, hazelnut and delicate nuances of pastry. On the palate, the freshness of the Chardonnay blends with a mineral tension and a long finish, enriched by citrus notes of lemon and yuzu. Excellent for Christmas lunch, but also for a New Year's toast or for a refined aperitif with colleagues, it accompanies fish and shellfish dishes, such as scallops or sea bream carpaccio, offering a sophisticated experience.
Champagne Brut Blanc de Noirs: Elegance and character
Champagne Brut Blanc de Noirs by Lallier is a Cuvée with great character, made from 100% Pinot Noir grapes from the prestigious Grand Crus of Aÿ and Verzenay. The long aging of 60 months on the yeasts gives this Champagne complexity and depth, developing intense aromas and a solid structure. Excellent for Christmas dinners, this Cuvée, with its elegance and robustness, accompanies the most refined dishes of the holidays, such as roast meats, game and mature cheeses. Thanks to its versatility, Champagne Blanc de Noirs by Lallier becomes the undisputed protagonist for an intimate aperitif with friends or a family gathering, adding a note of class and sophistication to any special occasion.
Champagne Millésime 2014 and Millésime 2012: Excellence for special occasions
The Cuvée Millésimé 2014 and Cuvée Millésimé 2012 by Lallier are the expression of the Maison’s winemaking mastery, a perfect balance between two unique vintages, assembled with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes from the most prestigious Grands Crus of Champagne. A harmony that fascinates, thanks to a meticulous winemaking process and long refinements. A must for the holidays, they are the perfect gift for Champagne enthusiasts or to enrich the Christmas or New Year’s Eve dinner. The notes of dried fruit, honey and sweet spices pair beautifully with sophisticated dishes such as foie gras, oven roast and mature cheeses, making every sip a memorable experience.
Champagne Extra Brut Ouvrage in wooden case: A classy gift
For those looking for an exclusive gift, Champagne Ouvrage is one that transforms a moment of celebration into a sensory experience. Enclosed in a fine wooden case, this Champagne expresses the excellent work of the Chef de Cave of Lallier, who has expertly combined the best Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes from two prestigious Grand Crus: “Les Hureaux” in Oger for the Chardonnay and “Les Meurtets” in Aÿ for the Pinot Noir. With over 6 years of aging on the yeasts, this Cuvée Extra Brut stands out for its intensity and complexity. Golden and luminous in appearance, it offers elegant toasted and mineral aromas on the nose, with notes of butter, brioche and apricot. On the palate, the finesse and length leave a persistent hazelnut finish. Recommended with gourmet dishes such as red prawn tartare, truffle risotto and roast white meat.
Maison Lallier offers a selection of Champagnes designed to accompany every moment of the Christmas holidays. Whatever the occasion, you will find the perfect Cuvée to make your celebrations unforgettable. Cheers!