J.Lassalle Champagne Cuvee Preference NV

Tasting Profile

Colour: Pale gold with fine, persistent bubbles.
Aroma: White flowers, green apple, pear, brioche, and subtle citrus zest.
Palate: Crisp orchard fruits, lemon curd, almond, and creamy yeast notes.
Texture: Elegant mousse with silky finesse and fine bead.
Acidity: Bright, focused, and racy.
Finish: Long, mineral, and chalky with a hint of toast.
Oak Influence: None – stainless and large oak for texture, no heavy barrique.

Expert Review

"A lively Champagne in an aperitif style, with crunchy acidity and a delicate bead supporting hints of ripe Honeycrisp apple, orchard blossom, white raspberry and pickled ginger. The long finish is laced with a minerally, chalk-tinged edge." – Wine Spectator (on Cuvée Préférence Brut NV)

The Frenchman Says

"This grower Champagne slips into the glass like timeless Montagne de Reims elegance, blooming with crisp green apple, brioche warmth, and a mineral chalk whisper – lively, refined, and impeccably balanced, it leaves you toasting with quiet reverence and craving another sophisticated bubble."