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Julien Prélat Champagne Presle

France · Champagne

A bit shrill and frothy at first pass. White fruit, chalk, lemon pith, and fresh lemon juice. Hints of grapefruit masked mostly by an otherwise hyper-primary and linear attack. Finishes fairly…

Reviewed 2 April 2025
2020

Julien Prélat Les Reines Brut Nature

France · Champagne

A step up from Prelat's other offerings, Les Reines carries more interest due largely in part to the more statuesque Chardonnay varietal and the judicious wood treatment utilized here. It's a bit…

Reviewed 22 January 2025
NV

Julien Prélat Champagne Extra Brut La Lemblee

France · Champagne

Unripe pineapple rind, lemon, limestone, apricot, yellow pear skin, salt rock, and cardamom. The flavor-push is medium in intensity and complexity, with a bit of plainness infecting the overall…

Reviewed 20 January 2025
2021

Julien Prélat Champagne Blanc de Gris Extra Brut Les Côtes

France · Champagne

Crisp and clean, but also simple and sterile. With air it gains some depth, with yuzu and lemon flavors adding interest. Finishes a little coppery and hollow. Nice speed overall, but struggles to…

Reviewed 12 January 2025
NV

Julien Prélat Champagne Rosé Chantemerle Gourmandise Rosé

France · Champagne

Fruity and simple. Red raspberry and watermelon executed in a relatively flat delivery. There is some tension, but the depth of flavor is not only superficial, but too sterile, struggling to find…

Reviewed 12 January 2025