Willie Carter

9.2

Pale old gold with tiny bubbles and an innate creaminess. At first sight, smell, and taste you can tell this is an intense champagne. And oh so lovely. Crisp red apples and dried cherries on the nose. There’s a little raspberry jam and cola here as well. Slight nuttiness and forest aromas round this out.

More Meunier brilliance from Vrigny. 50/30/20 PM/PN/CH and aged for an amazing 11 years which gives it power, depth, and intensity. The acidity is quite zippy and electric. Terrific balance here as well. Nothing is out of sorts, everything in its right place.

Drama and precision in the mouth instantly. Stone fruit with green and red apples for days. A touch of cherry with some harmonious brioche notes. A stellar champagne. — 5 days ago

Benjamin Hickey

9.2

Meunier 70% gives it a lot of omph. Nice sherbet finish. — a year ago

Jeremy Shanker

Sommelier at RN74

9.2

Tasty extra brut from one of my new favorite growers. — 2 years ago

David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.3

15 person Champagne tasting with friends.

The Lelarge Pugeot was first in the lineup. Small grower Champagne. Amazingly bright nose. The fruits rush onto the palate followed by brilliant soft minerality with a nicely polished finish. A beautiful punch to the senses. — 5 months ago

Andrew Cullimore

9.0

Quite deep ruby garnet , showing a bit of development . Quite round and dark fruited , quite exuberant. On the palate good acidity , more mix of red and dark fruits . Touch mineral on the finish . Interesting and enjoyable . After a while shows more rustic tannin , needs a bit of food. Probably better a little younger , so that more dense fruit would cover those rather rustic tannins, though this has aged quite well. Drink now — a year ago

Deborah M

9.0

From last night. A unique spin on Rose’. — 2 years ago

James Brenner

9.2

Thanks @Mary Brenner @Lauren — 3 years ago

Adriana Fabbro

9.3

A great example of that oxidative style that I don’t always love but that LP does so well. Caramel green apple tart and marzipan. Such richness with no dosage. 2014 vintage. Paired with fried pickles and burgers in Calistoga for his birthday. — 5 months ago

Willie Carter

9.2

A stunning and seductive pure Meunier champagne. Medium gold with sparse bubbles but a nice level of creaminess. The plethora of red fruit dance on the nose along with oak. Pears and peaches along with orange peel.

From Vrigny and aged on lees for seven years so there’s that added maturity and character. A very clean and precise champagne that still manages to envelope you in warmth and excitement. Positively enchanting and approachable immediately.

Very fresh and lively in the mouth. Immediate tension on the tongue. Plums and raspberries on the palate with a kick of spice for good measure. A lovely Meunier from an outstanding house. — 9 months ago

Adriana Fabbro

9.2

Such a gorgeous color. Opens floral (rose water) and fruity (tart cherry) with loads of yeasty biscuity goodness. Quickly develops into something more savory / umami with air and warmth (mushroom, hazelnut), flavors that carry through on the loaded finish. A brawny champagne with some perceptible, but soft tannin. No dosage and none needed. Atypical, but I’m a fan of what this family is doing.

Celebrating my WSETDip D4&D5 results and having an empty apartment to myself.

60/40 Meunière, Pinot Noir. 2013 vintage. Disgorged July 18.

— 3 years ago