Chouilly, the most northern Grand Cru village in the Côte des Blancs, is the birthplace of the Legras-Haas family and the foundation of their wines. The family cultivates 18 hectares of vines in these outstanding hills. With its 35 parcels spread out in almost all of the village areas, the familys estate offers an extraordinary diversity of Chardonnay styles. Chouilly benefits from a primarily Eastern and Northern exposure with gently sloping hillsides and lowlands which impart richness and strength to the wines.
Vintage champagne from Legras & Haas has to demonstrate two characteristics: a somewhat ascetic style, and a certain originality, which gives it uniqueness. The 2012 Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru vintage combines intense freshness with palate delights you can feel at every second of the tasting. It is a complete and ripe wine. It bears the sign of the great years, a direct and perfectly understandable process that is supported by an abundance of nuances.
91 Wine Enthusiast A well matured Champagne, this benefits from textured Chardonnay. The wine has great fruit along with a nutty character that gives a balanced richness.
92 James Suckling Dried oranges, white stones, pithy lemons, dill and light biscuit. Quite soft and succulent on the palate, which is medium in body and fleshy in terms of stone and citrus-fruit delivery. Drink now.
92 Decanter Classic nose of bakery, ripe peach, plums and figs. Impressive palate with a savoury character, concentrated, with a fresh finish. Drinking window: 2021 - 2027
