Lelarge-Pugeot

Quintessence Champagne

9.244 ratings
9.320 pro ratings
Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France
Chardonnay Blend
Top Notes For
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.

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.

Nov 20th, 2023
Sara Thomas

Delicious! 2004 vintage growers champagne. Creamy mouthfeel. Honey, toasted brioche, preserved lemon, chestnut flowers. Beautiful

Delicious! 2004 vintage growers champagne. Creamy mouthfeel. Honey, toasted brioche, preserved lemon, chestnut flowers. Beautiful

Jan 1st, 2021
Willem Jan Withagen

Nice nutty toasted. Ripe apples. Clean mouse.

Nice nutty toasted. Ripe apples. Clean mouse.

Dec 14th, 2018
Peter van den Besselaar

Vintage 2005 / 70% chardonnay 20% pinot noir 10% pinot meunier / vignes de plus de 50 ans / le passage de 30% fût de chène

Vintage 2005 / 70% chardonnay 20% pinot noir 10% pinot meunier / vignes de plus de 50 ans / le passage de 30% fût de chène

Dec 14th, 2018
Liz Hale

Sooo crazy delicious...1997 mag. I'm gonna sit here for a minute.

Sooo crazy delicious...1997 mag. I'm gonna sit here for a minute.

1 person found it helpfulMay 23rd, 2015
Beau Carufel

Winemaker/Owner Random Wine Company

9.2

Masterful Champagne.

Masterful Champagne.

Dec 21st, 2016
Tracy Hall

Mia loves this

Mia loves this

Jan 28th, 2016
Christopher Wisner

Wine Manager, American Wine & Spirits

9.3

Serious champagne. Earthy, yeasty, cheesy, great body, great acidity. Very nice. Yeah age is really coming through.

Serious champagne. Earthy, yeasty, cheesy, great body, great acidity. Very nice. Yeah age is really coming through.

Dec 24th, 2015
Nick Davis

Bold lees aroma - quite incredible! Toasty croissant. All signs point to Yes!

Bold lees aroma - quite incredible! Toasty croissant. All signs point to Yes!

Dec 23rd, 2015
Eric Johnson

Crazy good!

Crazy good!

Nov 16th, 2014