Lallier : Blanc de Blancs

Weighty and concentrated but somewhat lacking in subtlety and style.

This is Lot L134 480-0103, disgorged on January 20th, 2010.

Medium bright yellow gold. Fruity notes of white peach and white tropical fruit with a touch of cookie, some acacia blossom. Medium mousse with sweet, well-balanced acidity and minerality on the palate. Good length with a delicate herbal finish.

An expressive palette with fresh notes of hazelnut, dried fruits and citrus. The whole is precise.

The NV Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru is a pretty, relatively large-scaled Blanc de Blancs with excellent richness in its fruit and a warm, inviting personality that flows through to the textured, generous finish. This is a fine effort from Lallier, an unusual expression of Chardonnay. This is Lot L134 480-0103, disgorged January 20, 2010. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2015. Importer: Massanois Imports, Washington, DC; tel. (202) 470-6769