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Provenance
The Côte des Blancs and Aÿ are home to magnificent Grands Crus terroirs. The grapes grown here are used to craft some of the region’s finest Champagnes; while the unusual combination of those two terroirs in a 100% Chardonnay brings a distinctive balance between the legendary Purity inherited from Côte des Blancs and the atypical intensity offered by Aÿ.
Legacy
In the late 90s’, the innovative James Lallier – grandson of Lallier’s founder – decided to go against tradition by which Chardonnay is chosen exclusively from the Cote des Blancs. Among the vineyards he bought from René Brun, selecting a parcel of Chardonnay from Aÿ, in the heart of Pinot Noir country. Thirty years later, this original, calculated innovation has defined this outstanding offer.
A Pinnacle of Chardonnay
Inspired by Lallier’s sincere respect and understanding of its terroirs, this pure Chardonnay is grown on hillside chalky plots, allowing the vine’s roots to penetrate deeper, providing excellent drainage, yet still retaining sufficient moisture for nourishment. Attributes that add up to a glorious expression of a 100% Chardonnay.