"Based in Aÿ, the Lallier champagne house celebrated its centenary in 2006. However, grape cultivation in Aÿ probably dates back to the Gallo-Roman era, as remains dating back to 344 AD have been found there.
  
The Lalliers managed the eponymous Champagne house for five generations until René-James Lallier sold his business to Francis Tribaut in 2004. The two men had been working together since 1996 to develop the house.
  
Under Francis Tribaut's leadership, Lallier specializes in grands crus. The Brut Grande Réserve is the house's signature cuvée, but it is also known for its brut blanc de blancs champagnes and its zero dosage cuvée.
  
R.019 embodies the very heart of the Lallier signature style: the perfect balance of the House's four atmospheres: Freshness, Purity, Depth, and Intensity.
  
Réflexion R.019 is produced primarily from the 2019 harvest, which represents 88% of its blend.
  
On the nose, notes of fresh citrus (lemon and mandarin) are enhanced by delicate hints of white fruit (vine peach, green apple). The aromatic intensity is complemented by light accents of brioche and spices.
  
On the palate, the attack is straightforward and intense, opening with delicate fruit and a silky texture.
  
The finish is long and deep, with a beautiful aromatic persistence."