Reviews

Jacques Lassaigne Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature Clos Sainte Sophie

Previous notes apply, though I will say this particular bottle shows the wood quite a bit more than previous samples; it makes me wonder if, as this ages, the barrel influence will continue to take…

Jacques Lassaigne Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature Clos Sainte Sophie

Grilled lemon peel and lemon juice, olive oil, sherry, hazelnut, cardamom, coriander, travertine, and yellow pear skin. Young and primary in the fruit department, with the barrel treatment adding…

Jacques Lassaigne Champagne Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs Le Cotet

Disgorged October 21, 2023, this Cotet is a much more put-together specimen than the Colline Inspiree I had the other day. Very nice intensity and focus kick off notes of lemon pith, nougat, white…

Jacques Lassaigne Champagne Extra Brut Blanc de Blancs La Colline Inspirée

I initially couldn't find a disgorgement date or any info on the bottle to save my life, with no clue what vintage(s) base this is. However, thanks to CT'r Ghoulardi, who told me it was the barely…

Jacques Lassaigne Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature Clos Sainte Sophie

A singular and ultra-unique Champagne that I've been lucky enough to hold in the cellar and have opened a couple over the years, the 2013 Sainte Sophie really is a standout. It carries both oxidative…

Jacques Lassaigne Champagne Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Millésimé

I love this Champagne. Such a solid performer with all of the pieces falling into the right place. Incredibly giving now and also one that signals its trajectory into super fine age-ability. Lemon…

Jacques Lassaigne Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature Clos Sainte Sophie

Quite a distinctive Champagne, with a full breadth of enrichments that range from grilled Meyer lemon and saline sherry to autolytic Hefeweizen and chewy raw bread dough. Though this is a zero dosage…

Jacques Lassaigne Champagne Blanc de Blancs Brut Nature Clos Sainte Sophie

The Jacques Lassaigne Clos Sainte-Sophie instantly surges on entry with layered waves of big house flavors. Roasted lemon rind and pulp, apple pie crust and filling, almond skin, olive oil, ripe…

Jacques Lassaigne Champagne Brut Nature Blanc de Blancs Millésimé

A gorgeous BdB Champagne with kisses of honeyed apricot and ginger to send the greater compliment of fresh but seriously succulent yellow citrus flavors cruising along the palate with depth and…