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White - Sparkling
N.V. R. & L. Legras Champagne Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs Brut
Chardonnay
- France
- Champagne
- Champagne Grand Cru
Label borrowed from 2000
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Label borrowed from 2008
Community Tasting Notes 196
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bon vivant wrote: 93 points
December 30, 2023 - Glad I got a good stash of the 2008 based release (old label) as this just keeps giving a wonderful drinking experience. Almost 2 years since the last bottle and this was round creamy and balanced. Still fresh and not showing any signs of oxidation. Even better after 20 -30 minutes.
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chablis28 wrote: 93 points
December 15, 2023 - Dinner w/ Jim & Michelene at our place. I feel goofy saying this but tonight this was more impressive than the 2013 Dom Perignon that followed. I opened one of these for the pre-dinner "kitchen staff"; Craig, Nita & Joe and couldn't stop benchmarking it in my head with the 2013 Dom we served later. Side by side and blind I might have guess this to be the Dom. Always one of our favorite house champagnes, year in and year out. Let's see, one 2013 DP or six of these for the same cost. Something to ponder :). Normally DP easily walks away with the prize. I hope the 2013 impresses more down the line.
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tastark wrote:
December 3, 2023 - Bought these in 375 and they are missing the "Grand Cru" designation under the word "Brut." Hard to believe that would be an oversight or accidental, so we suspect this is not the wine we are used to and it showed in the battle.
This is missing some of the acid and chalkiness we've come to expect. Maybe it's a base vintage thing, rather than not being grand cru? Not sure, but we're a little disappointed. -
Hildo Schulz Likes this wine: 90 points
November 13, 2023 - Tasted blind. very typical blanc the blanc. Well balanced and complex for a NV. Lemon, nutty and pastery on the nose. Very flowery on the palate. Nice Champagne that i like to drink more from.
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rocknroller wrote: 92 points
September 27, 2023 - Pale gold color. Drank 2 glasses to kick off our North Shore excursion. These are so damn good, I hate to even add, at the price point. The nose is precocious, with its fresh pear notes wrapped up in pie crust and creamy patisserie, green apple, biscuit and light toast. The palate echos the purity of pear fruit, pastry cream, stony spice notes and a definitive toasty note on an elegant finish. Just delightful. 92+ to 93pts.
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By Tamlyn Currin
5/17/2023 (link)(NV R & L Legras, Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru Champagne White) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
3/30/2022 (link)(NV R & L Legras, Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru Champagne White) Subscribe to see review text.
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Global blanc de blancs sparkling PT Sept 2019, 6/10/2019 (link)(NV R&L Legras, Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru, Champagne, France, White) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
9/13/2018 (link)(NV R & L Legras, Chouilly Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru ampagne White) Subscribe to see review text.
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Value Champagne Panel Tasting, 7/25/2018 (link)(NV R&L Legras, Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru, Champagne, France, White) Subscribe to see review text.
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July 2017 Grower Champagne Panel Tasting, 3/1/2017 (link)(NV R&L Legras, Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru, Champagne, France, White) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
6/8/2016 (link)(NV R & L Legras, Blanc De Blancs Brut Grand Cru ampagne White) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
9/17/2015 (link)(NV R & L Legras, Chouilly Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru ampagne White) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
5/27/2015 (link)(NV R & L Legras, Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru ampagne White) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
5/26/2015 (link)(NV R & L Legras, Chouilly Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru ampagne White) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Julia Harding, MW
4/30/2011 (link)(NV Legras, Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru NV Champagne White) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
6/3/2009 (link)(NV Legras, Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Champagne White) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Jancis Robinson, MW
6/1/2009 (link)(NV Legras, Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru Champagne White) Subscribe to see review text.
Vinous
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By Stephen Tanzer
November/December 2002, IWC Issue #105 (link)(NV R & L Legras Blanc de Blancs) Subscribe to see review text.
ChampagneGuide.net
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By Peter Liem
(link)(NV R. & L. Legras Brut Blanc de Blancs) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Peter Liem
(link)(NV R. & L. Legras Brut Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru (base 2008)) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Library TV
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By Gary Vaynerchuk
Bubbles in the Snow, Episode #598, 12/19/2008 (link) 93+ points(NV Legras Brut Champagne Blanc de Blancs) #1; COLOR-medium golden; NOSE-very complex; rotten bread component (that I like); a mustard component; smoked wood action; great apple core & pears; has the complexity of $100 bottles; TASTE-great bubble action; great acidity; this has the chops of Crystal of Dom; very focused; I like this a whole lot; great mouthfeel; dominated by Granny Smith apple candy flavor, but very focused high acid ripping through; very food friendly (Lobster); can put away for 5-7 years easy; ST-92; GV-93+
Wine Definition
- Vintage N.V.
- Type White - Sparkling
- Producer R. & L. Legras
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation Blanc de Blancs Brut
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Champagne
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation Champagne Grand Cru
- UPC Codes 3504040020020, 3504040120133
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 35 (1%)
- In Cellars 695 (25%)
- Consumed 2,096 (74%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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