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White - Sparkling
2012 R. & L. Legras Champagne Grand Cru Présidence Vieilles Vignes
Chardonnay
- France
- Champagne
- Champagne Grand Cru
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Community Tasting Notes 24
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galewskj wrote: 92 points
December 11, 2023 - Annual holiday get-together (St. Genevieve): Drank a small glass over 1 hour. I love the brioche on this champagne, while there is also acidic energy that keeps it light.
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rocknroller wrote: 93 points
December 10, 2023 - Annual Tasting Group Holiday Party (St. Genevieve, Mpls, MN): Pale gold color. Drank a glass at the holiay party reception. Consistent with previous notes. This has such nice toast and brioche notes with plenty of brightness and acidity. Glad there's more in the cellar. I'm curious to see how this will compare to the St. Vincent, though the notes so far are disappointing on that. 93+ to 94pts.
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tward Likes this wine: 93 points
August 24, 2023 - Excellent/Outstanding. Yes, a rich and powerful style but with great mineral cut. Brioche, baked apple, quince, pear, some marzipan. Long creamy finish, goes on for minutes. Lovely. Drank well over two nights, properly capped.
Happy to see a couple more of these slumbering away, glad I accidentally bought this twice with Envoyer four and five years ago at $60 as that represents very good value, IMO.3 people found this helpful Comment -
Bellissimo Likes this wine:
July 26, 2023 - I LOVE this Champagne. It has been consistently excellent over the 5 bottles we've enjoyed over the past 2 years. Rocknroller captured this perfectly; almond, toffee, pear, brioche, with a perfect (for me) balance between the acids, flavors and intensity. Really striking and over delivers.
The only problem I have is not being able to keep my hands off them.2 people found this helpful Comment -
rocknroller wrote: 94 points
July 26, 2023 - IPNC Weekend 2023; 7/26/2023-7/31/2023: Light gold color. Drank a glass over 40 minutes at Le Pigeon in Portland. This was shining again tonight. Had this last, just over a year ago, and this bottle was every bit as good and probably better. Autolytic nose, almond, toffee, pear and brioche on the nose. The palate is equally toasty, pear, almond paste, zippy acidity, very bright with excellent length and intensity. 94-94+pts.
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More notes
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2012
- Type White - Sparkling
- Producer R. & L. Legras
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation Présidence Vieilles Vignes
- Vineyard n/a
- Country France
- Region Champagne
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation Champagne Grand Cru
- UPC Codes 1504844000053, 3504040000053
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 6 (2%)
- In Cellars 246 (64%)
- Consumed 132 (34%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
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