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Producer | J. Lassalle |
Country | France |
Varietal | Champagne |
Vintage | 2011 |
Sku | 210000008915 |
Size | 750ml |
A harmonious Champagne, with a delicate mousse caressing the palate, carrying a subtle weave of Asian pear, slivered almond, lemon pith, minerally chalk and saline flavors. Fresh and lightly floral on the finish. Drink now through 2026. 150 cases imported. — AN
The 2011 Brut Millésimé Cuvée Angeline Premier Cru is a solid wine for this very tricky vintage. Diffuse aromatics and angular contours are signs of a Champagne that is fraying at the edges. The presence of early oxidative notes is not terribly encouraging. Even so, there is enough energy to support a few years in the cellar. Orange confit, dried herbs, crushed flowers, spice and chamomile lend complexity. I suggest drinking the 2011 over the near term, before vegetal notes become overpowering.
-- Antonio Galloni