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An iconic Champagne house favored by the world’s finest Michelin-starred restaurants, RL Legras has crafted an exceptional Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru. Made from 100% Chardonnay from Chouilly, with a dosage of 7 g/L, it reveals a pale gold color with fine bubbles, a nose of citrus and white flowers, followed by a lively, briny palate of great purity. A cuvée tailor-made for fine dining.
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Although the origins of the Maison R&L Legras date back to the 16th century, it is from 1808 that its history takes a turn under the impetus of Honoré Legras, who sets out to develop one of the most beautiful vineyards of the Chouilly on the Côte des blancs commune.
Two centuries and six generations have now passed, and today the vineyard of Maison R&L Legras reaches a size of 5 hectares planted in Chardonnay and classified exclusively in Grand Cru. The soils are composed of chalk and limestone, conferring freshness and minerality to the vines that flourish there.
The Champagne R&L Legras are elaborated with a permanent concern for precision and regularity, where tradition rubs shoulders with modernity, but they benefit above all from a constant attention thanks to a passion that is unfailing.
For several years now, the vintages of Maison R&L Legras have been recognized by the best gastronomic tables:
- Guy Savoie (Paris) ***
- Auberge de l'Ile ***
- L'Astrance (Paris) ***
- Maison Lameloise (Chagny en Bourgogne) ***
- Pavillon Ledoyen (Paris) ***
- Plaza Athenée (Paris) ***
The Brut Blanc de blancs Grand Cru reflects the identity of the house: it combines elegance and freshness, with an aromatic dominance of citrus and white-fleshed fruits. Neither more nor less than a Champagne of pleasure, ideal for aperitif and raw fish dishes.
How can we not evoke the cuvée Hommage Grand Cru, which first aged 10 years in the cellar before doing honor on a table. A noble, intense and complex Champagne, with seductive aromas of yellow fruits, flowers and roasting that will allow it to accompany distinguished dishes.
The Evanescence cuvée is a Champagne Blanc de blancs of great class, offering greedy brioche and roasted notes, as well as Secs and white-fleshed fruits. It will be ideal for a gourmet aperitif but can be equally well paired with gourmet dishes.
Made exclusively from grapes grown in the Grand Cru terroir of Chouilly, on the Côte des Blancs, this Brut Blanc de Blancs from Champagne R&L Legras is a blend of Chardonnay grapes cultivated on the chalky soils characteristic of this commune, ranked at the very top of the Champagne hierarchy. The house, a staple at top-rated Michelin-starred restaurants, presents a non-vintage cuvée whose consistent style is achieved through a minimum of three years of aging on racks—well beyond regulatory requirements.
Tasting Notes
The color is a pale gold with green highlights, enlivened by a fine, regular perlage whose foam lingers lightly. On the nose, the initial impressions are dominated by crisp citrus notes—lemon and white grapefruit—accompanied by subtle white flowers, hawthorn, and acacia. As it opens up, a chalky note characteristic of the Chouilly soils emerges beneath the fruit, while a hint of light brioche reveals aging on the lees. The palate opens with a lively attack, featuring a texture that is both creamy and taut, supported by well-integrated acidity that the brut dosage rounds out without weighing it down. The citrus notes from the nose carry through to the mid-palate, accompanied by a salty minerality that gives structure to the finish. The finish offers lovely length, with lingering notes of zest and fresh almond.
Food and Wine Pairings
The liveliness of the Chouilly Chardonnay and the brut dosage of this cuvée make it a natural companion to seafood: deep-sea oysters, salmon tartare, or seared scallops pair well with the salty minerality of the finish. At the table, sea bass in a salt crust or sole meunière complement the cuvée’s aromatic finesse. As an aperitif, Comté cheese gougères or smoked salmon canapés are perfect pairings for the fruity profile and creamy texture of this Blanc de Blancs.
Aging Potential
Ready to drink now for its youthful aromas, this Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru can also age favorably over the next four to six years. Prolonged aging on racks, combined with the natural acidity of the Chouilly Chardonnay, forms the backbone of this aging potential. Over time, the notes of brioche and toasted almond already perceptible on the finish will become more pronounced, and the chalky minerality will gain depth. To get the most out of this cuvée right now, serve it between 8 and 10 °C in a tulip glass rather than a flute, to allow the aromatic bouquet to fully unfold.
The Vintage in the Vineyard
Chouilly occupies a unique position on the Côte des Blancs: as the only Grand Cru commune in this appellation that also produces Pinot Noir, it is cultivated exclusively with Chardonnay for this cuvée. The deep, well-drained chalky soils impart a natural freshness and minerality to the grape variety, which the cool nights of Champagne help to preserve. Since this cuvée is a non-vintage blend, R&L Legras’s philosophy is to maintain a consistent style from one year to the next by incorporating reserve wines that bring roundness and continuity to the aromatic profile.
Work in the Cellar
The grapes from the Chouilly Grand Cru are pressed according to the rules of the Champagne method, separating the cuvée—the finest fraction of the press—from the pomace. The free-run wines are vinified in cuves to preserve the Chardonnay’s crisp fruitiness. The blend incorporates reserve wines to ensure the consistency of the house style. After bottling, secondary fermentation takes place slowly in the cellar, followed by aging on racks for at least three years, promoting autolysis of the lees and the development of the characteristic brioche notes. Disgorgement on ice precedes the addition of a dosage of 7 g/L, classifying this cuvée as Brut.
A perfect match with raw fish dishes, such as sea bream ceviche or salmon tartar will be particularly appreciated when serving this Champagne.
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