R&L Legras Champagne
Boasting a rich history, the Legras family presence in Chouilly can be traced back to the 16th century; their involvement in viticulture began in 1808 with Honoré Legras who developed one of the most beautiful Domaines in the Côte des Blancs. Six generations later, the family adventure continues and R&L Legras produces excellent value Champagnes, blending tradition and modernity.
The distinctive style of R&L Legras Champagne reflects the terroir of their vineyards in the village of Chouilly, classified as a Grand Cru in the Côte des Blancs region. Chardonnay grapes are the star of the show here, and their signature cuvées highlight this grape variety's finesse and elegance.
Even their Rosé is dominated by Chardonnay, contributing over 90% of the blend - the red wine being sourced from the Grand Cru village of Ambonnay in the Montagne de Reims. The Chouilly vineyards’ chalky subsoil consists of a large quantity of calcite granules; the remains of marine micro-organisms when the region was still an ocean.
The moderating influence of nearby forests and the Marne River, creates a microclimate that is favourable for the slow and steady ripening of Chardonnay grapes. This contributes to the grapes' balanced acidity and flavour development.
The house style lauds the softer and creamy style of Chouilly Chardonnay which is often more approachable than the firmer wines of some other Côte des Blancs villages.
Nickolls and Perks stock a carefully chosen range from this excellent producer featuring three different Grand Cru Blanc de Blancs and a delightful Grand Cru Rosé. These wines undergo meticulous aging in their historic cellars, resulting in exceptional depth and complexity.
Well known and highly-respected in France, it’s no surprise their Champagnes are listed by many top-flight restaurants. Today, R&L Legras continues to be a benchmark for Champagne excellence, with 6th generation owner and winemaker Julien Barbier maintaining the legacy of quality and craftsmanship established by the family over two centuries ago.
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