Brut Tradition Grand Cru
NV
A hidden gem of Champagne — artisan precision, grand cru power, and exceptional value.
Grape Variety
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
Vintage
NV
Alcohol Content
12%
Volume
750ml
Tasting Notes
Food Pairings
Characteristics
About This Wine
Brut Tradition embodies the soul of Champagne Jean Lallement, a family domaine whose tiny scale belies the grandeur of its wines. Crafted from 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay grown in the Grand Cru villages of Verzenay and Verzy, this cuvée showcases the depth and power of the Montagne de Reims terroir. The nose is immediately expressive, with rich notes of brioche, toast, and warm pastry, unfolding into ripe fruit tones of peach and cherry plum. On the palate, the wine mirrors this aromatic intensity—generous yet finely balanced—before finishing with a subtle hint of spice and a persistent, elegant freshness. A dosage of 6 g/l ensures harmony and lift, allowing the fruit and minerality to shine. Produced in minuscule quantities of fewer than 20,000 bottles a year, Brut Tradition reflects the Lallement family’s uncompromising commitment to quality. Each parcel is vinified separately with native yeasts, preserving the identity of these chalk-rich plots, before blending into a wine that is both bold and graceful. More than just a Champagne, this cuvée is proof of how artisanal craftsmanship can stand shoulder to shoulder with the region’s most celebrated names. For those seeking a grower Champagne of remarkable character and finesse, Brut Tradition is a quintessential expression of Verzenay’s Grand Cru Pinot Noir.
About Champagne Jean Lallement
Among the many great houses of the Montagne de Reims, Champagne Jean Lallement & Fils remains one of the region’s best-kept secrets. Producing no more than 20,000 bottles per year from just 4.5 hectares of Grand Cru vineyards in Verzenay and Verzy, this is a true family domaine whose wines rival the giants of Champagne in both depth and distinction. The Lallement family has cultivated vines in Verzenay since the 17th century, and the domaine began bottling under its own name in 1929. Today, Jean-Luc and Alexandra Lallement carry forward this legacy with remarkable precision and care. The estate’s vineyards, spread across more than 20 small plots, are planted predominantly to Pinot Noir on chalk-rich soils, with an average vine age of around 30 years. Harvesting is always done by hand, and each parcel is vinified separately with native yeasts, preserving the character of terroir. A defining feature of Jean Lallement’s style is the extensive use of reserve wines—many of which are aged in oak barrels, a technique famously employed by Krug. This brings layers of complexity, texture, and intensity to the cuvées, elevating them far beyond what one might expect from such a small grower. The flagship Jean Lallement Brut encapsulates the power and finesse of Verzenay’s Grand Cru Pinot Noir: bold, structured, and intensely flavorful, yet finely balanced with elegance and minerality. With a modest dosage of 3–8 g/l, the wines retain purity and precision while gaining depth from years of patient élevage. Despite its small scale, Champagne Jean Lallement stands as a Goliath in quality—proof that artisanal, family-made wines can rival and even surpass the region’s most celebrated names. For those who discover it, this domaine is not just a hidden gem, but a revelation.
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