Juillet-Lallement Special Club Grand Cru Brut Millesime, Champagne, France

The Juillet-Lallement Special Club Grand Cru Brut Millésime 2016 is a stunning example of what makes “Special Club” Champagne so extraordinary. These wines, crafted by some of the most respected grower-producers in Champagne, have been growing in demand as collectors and enthusiasts recognize their unparalleled quality and artistry. Featuring the distinctive fat-bottomed bottle that signals its elite pedigree, this vintage is part of the prestigious Club Trésors de Champagne, a collective of growers dedicated to showcasing the best expressions of their unique terroirs. Each Special Club Champagne undergoes a rigorous selection and tasting process, ensuring that only the most exceptional vintages earn this designation. With its intricate blend of finesse and depth, the Juillet-Lallement Special Club is an exemplar of this philosophy, embodying the history, craft, and singularity that make these wines increasingly sought after.

Product Details:

• Vintage: 2016
• Appellation: Champagne (Verzy and Sillery)
• Varietal Composition: 70% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay
• Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 12.5%
• Dosage: 5 g/L (Brut)
• Sweetness Level: Dry
• Method: Traditional Method

Sensory Description:
This Champagne gleams with a pale gold hue and lively, fine effervescence. Its bouquet begins delicately, with white flowers and candied lemon, before revealing layers of complexity—notes of toasted bread, blackcurrant, and subtle minerality. On the palate, fresh lemon and grapefruit burst forth, seamlessly transitioning to wild strawberry and cherry. A fluid and persistent finish, accented with a saline touch, ties everything together in an exquisite display of balance and vitality.

Winemaker’s Background:
Jean and Virginie Lallement helm the historic Champagne Juillet-Lallement estate, located in the Grand Cru village of Verzy, part of the revered “La Montagne de Reims.” The Lallement family’s winemaking roots stretch back to the early 1900s, with three generations refining their craft and expanding their holdings. Today, Jean Lallement meticulously blends cuvées and vinifies wines in thermo-regulated stainless-steel vats to preserve freshness, while occasionally aging select vintages in oak barrels from the Verzy forest. The domaine is committed to sustainable viticulture and dedicated to producing wines that reflect the cool winds, northern exposure, and minerality of their terroir.

Serving Suggestions:
Serve this Champagne well-chilled at 46–50°F to fully appreciate its vibrant character. Pair it with refined dishes such as fresh oysters, seared scallops, or lobster. Its delicate balance of fruit and minerality also complements creamy cheeses or fruit-forward desserts like strawberry tarts. A showstopper for celebrations, it also shines as an aperitif, promising to elevate any occasion with its elegance and depth.