Julien Prélat Champagne Blanc de Gris Extra Brut Les Côtes
Tasted 12 January 2025
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 find complexity and…
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…
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…
