Champagne R&L Legras Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut

R&L Legras Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut

R&L Legras is a family-owned house from Chouilly, one of the most famous Grand Cru villages in the Côte des Blancs. Here, everything revolves around Chardonnay. The soils consist of limestone and chalk, which provides tension, freshness, and a distinct mineral style in the wines.

This Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut is made exclusively from Chardonnay sourced from their own vineyards in Chouilly. The Legras style is classic and precise. No excess, but a focus on purity, structure, and drinkability. The Extra Brut dosage keeps the wine crisp and dry, allowing the terroir to clearly come through.

Taste profile of this Blanc de Blancs Champagne

In the glass, the wine displays a fine mousse and a clear, light golden-yellow color. The aroma opens fresh and elegant with citrus, lime, green apple, and white flowers. This is followed by subtle notes of brioche, almond, and a light toast, derived from aging on the lees.

The taste is crisp and energetic. The acidity is lively and gives the wine its length and tension. At the same time, the mousse feels soft and refined. In the finish, the typical chalky minerality of Chouilly clearly comes to the fore, with a dry and clean finish.

Harvest, vinification and aging

The grapes are harvested by hand and carefully selected. After gentle pressing, fermentation follows under controlled conditions to preserve the freshness and fruit. A portion of the wine ages on the fine lees, which provides extra texture and complexity.

The second fermentation in the bottle and subsequent aging give the wine its fine mousse and subtle brioche notes. The Extra Brut dosage is low and supports the fresh style. As a result, the wine remains dry, crisp, and pure.

Style and character of Chouilly Grand Cru

Chouilly is known for its elegant and accessible style within the Grand Cru villages of the Côte des Blancs. Where villages like Cramant and Avize are sometimes slightly tighter and more powerful, Chouilly often offers a bit more roundness without losing its freshness.

You can clearly taste that balance in this Champagne. It combines tension and minerality with a soft texture. This makes it versatile, both as an aperitif and at the table.

Food and wine pairings with Blanc de Blancs Champagne

This Champagne is ideal as an aperitif, but also comes into its own with light dishes. Think of oysters, sashimi, ceviche, or shellfish. Fresh salads, goat cheese, and light fish dishes also pair well with the acidity and minerality.

Serve the wine at around 8 to 10 degrees for maximum freshness. The aromas come into their own better in a slightly larger glass.

Want to order R&L Legras Champagne online?

R&L Legras Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Extra Brut is an excellent choice for lovers of crisp, mineral Champagne without excess. Order this Champagne easily online at Grandcruwijnen. Pick-up in Dordrecht is possible, where you immediately benefit from a competitive price. Our sommeliers are happy to assist you with personal advice.