The husband-and-wife team of Jean and Virginie Lallement of Champagne Juillet-Lallement carry on a family tradition spanning three generations in the Grand Cru village of Verzy in the heart of “La Montagne de Reims.” The domaine was founded in the early 1900’s and the Lallement family has been focused on farming and quality control as the house slowly increased land holdings over the last century. Jean Lallement blends the different cuvees himself, with the end result being wines of precision and elegance, minerality and personality. They reflect the terroir of “La Montagne de Reims” which has a northern exposure, ensuring cool winds preserve great acidity in the wines. This champagne, comprised of 100% Chardonnay, is a “beautiful golden color with a green shimmer. The nose is rich, with pronounced hints of fruit and scents of toasted bread. On the palate, minerality dominates with the impression of fullness and balance. The finish is persistent, leaving hints of lemon.”