INTRODUCTION
THE
COLLECTION
Lallier Millésimés collection features the most elevated experiences of Champagne terroir individuality; extraordinary wines made up exclusively of the most well-balanced juices of a given year, using the finest grapes from the greatest terroirs to offer the best the vines have to offer. Each Lallier Millesimé reflects the encounter of a handle of magnificent Grand Crus – among which, Verzenay, Aÿ, Bouzy, Ambonnay, Avize, Cramant, Chouilly and Oger – from two regions: Côte des Blancs and Montagne de Reims.
MILLÉSIMÉ : PAST AND PRESENT
Since 1999, Lallier has released nine Millésimé blends, each reflecting the highest excellence of a remarkable year. Each Millésimé offers a slightly different character based on the harvest, but upholds the balance of purity, intensity, freshness and depth that makes it a definitive Lallier Champagne. Currently, the Lallier Millésimé 2014 is available for purchase.
MILLÉSIMÉ 2014
An outstanding expression entirely made from the finest grapes from 2014’s harvest. Handcrafted by our Cellar Master.
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- BLEND
Lallier Millésimé 2014 boasts six Grand Cru vineyards from the Côte des Blancs (Cramant, Avize and Oger) and the Montagne de Reims (Ambonnay and Verzenay). An outstanding revelation of the Lallier style and the year’s unique character, the wines from Aÿ, the only Grand Cru in the Marne Valley, exalt this blend with their famed fruity freshness.
HARVEST
“2014 was a comparatively warm year, especially in the spring and during the ripening period. After a capricious summer, the harvest thrived in ideal climatic conditions – sunny, slightly warm days contrasted with perfectly cool, dry nights. Thanks to excellent quantity of grapes, the team was able to use qualitative sorting, bringing only the best grapes to the presses.” – Cyrille Diniz, lead oenologist
100% Harvest 2014
GRAPE VARIETY
73% Pinot Noir
27% ChardonnayAging
Min. 7 years
Dosage
8 g/L
Disgorgement
Min. 6 months before shipment
MILLÉSIMÉ 2012
2012 was a challenging year for the Champagne region. The vine growing season was stuck with frost & mildew; however, the grapes that survived these climatic incidents reached a beautiful maturity during the harvest. Lallier rose to the challenge, while the vintage was small in volume, it made for exceptional quality and a highly sought-after offering.
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- BLEND
A blend of 8 Grands Crus: Verzenay, Aÿ, Bouzy, Ambonnay, Avize, Cramant, Chouilly & Oger. Coming from two main regions : Côte des Blancs, and Montagne de Reims.
- HARVEST
It was a tough wine growing season. Waves of frost affected the harvest potential, but it was the mildew that greatly reduced the yield. Fortunately, the grapes ripened in excellent conditions, providing an exceptional quality that allowed us to produce an exceptional vintage, with great ageing capacity.
100% Harvest 2012
Grape variety
55% Pinot Noir45% Chardonnay
Aging
Min. 7 years
Dosage
7 g/L
Disgorgement
Min. 6 months before shipment
HOW TO DRINK MILLÉSIMÉ
THE RIGHT GLASS
The ideal Milésimé Champagne glass slowly releases the bouqet of scents and effervescence of the liquid. It sits between a flute and a wine glass: a long leg, wide bowl, and a narrow opening.
THE RIGHT TEMPERATURE
To reveal the full potential of this Champagne, serving temperature should sit between 12°C and 14°C. Anything colder will limit the wine’s full expression.
HOW TO PAIR MILLÉSIMÉ
The unique depth and unparalleled long-lasting aromas of Champagne Lallier Millésimés make it an irresistible accompaniment for fine dining, elevating the most rare and refined dishes and sophisticated compositions.
- White fish fillet or tartar : sole, seabream, seabass
- Roasted chicken or turkey
- Cave-aged cheeses such as Comté, Parmesan or Mimolette