LEGRAS & HAAS Millésime 2018

This Blanc de Blancs vintage Champagne comes from selected plots of an eastward facing hillside in Grand Cru Chouilly. A very fine expression of ripeness, fine texture that spreads across the palate, a wine that is almost too good for an aperitif, unless it continues to match an elegant dish. 

A Legras & Haas vintage must have two qualities : a certain austerity which announces a potential for development, but also a touch of originality, an unusual character which makes it exceptional. The 2018 vintage fullfills this criterea clearly. It combines an intense freshness and is pleasing to the palate with each sip.

FLORAL – PERSISTENT – SILKY

The 2018 vintage is a year of softness. After a hot summer, a long and mild autumn set in, allowing for a harvest at perfect ripeness. The color is a light gold with amber reflections. The nose first reveals aromas of grapefruit peel, then evolves toward fresh almond, warm croissant dough, and roasted hazelnut. There are also subtle notes of marjoram and fresh mint, which contribute to the overall elegance.

The attack is gentle, in harmony with the sunny character of the 2018 vintage. The sensation of freshness comes more from the wine’s minerality than from its acidity.

But it is truly the finish that leaves a lasting impression: floral aromas reappear, emphasizing the earlier sensations—buttercup, fresh anise, and cherry blossom.