The Story
JM Labruyere Prologue Grand Cru Champagne
Prologue is the first cuvée of the house, and introduces the philosophy of Champagne J.M.Labruyère: terroir-driven, low dosage to underline the natural ripeness of the grapes and extended ageing on lees.
This blend is mainly from the 2018 harvest, a sunny and precocious year, which ended with the harvest of perfectly ripe and healthy grapes. The use of reserve wines for almost a third of the blend adds a vinous character, a beautiful complexity, and leads to an extra-brut dosage.
Critical Acclaim
92 James Suckling
This has an attractive nose of baked apples, spiced pears, raspberries, custard and buttered toast. It’s medium-bodied with bright acidity and round bubbles. Gently toasty, dry finish. 75% pinot noir and 25% chardonnay.
92 Wine Advocate
Disgorged with 0.8 grams per liter dosage on November 4, 2022, J.M Labruyère’s NV Prologue is based on the 2018 vintage, complemented by some 27% reserve wines from three vintages (2015, 2014 and 2013) and 7% vinified in oak barrels. Exhibiting complex aromas of lemon, almonds, spring flowers, jasmine, red berries and pear with hints of spices and blood orange, it’s medium-bodied, seamless and complete, crystalline and pure, with a refined mousse. This blend of 69% Pinot Noir and 31% Chardonnay is disarmingly easy to drink.
92 Wine Enthusiast
A Champagne that is dominated by Pinot Noir from Verzenay in the Montagne de Reims, this a finely textured, taut and mineral in character. It also has richness and fine white and citrus fruits that are still full of freshness.
Description
JM Labruyere Prologue Grand Cru Champagne
Prologue is the first cuvée of the house, and introduces the philosophy of Champagne J.M.Labruyère: terroir-driven, low dosage to underline the natural ripeness of the grapes and extended ageing on lees.
This blend is mainly from the 2018 harvest, a sunny and precocious year, which ended with the harvest of perfectly ripe and healthy grapes. The use of reserve wines for almost a third of the blend adds a vinous character, a beautiful complexity, and leads to an extra-brut dosage.
Critical Acclaim
92 James Suckling
This has an attractive nose of baked apples, spiced pears, raspberries, custard and buttered toast. It’s medium-bodied with bright acidity and round bubbles. Gently toasty, dry finish. 75% pinot noir and 25% chardonnay.
92 Wine Advocate
Disgorged with 0.8 grams per liter dosage on November 4, 2022, J.M Labruyère’s NV Prologue is based on the 2018 vintage, complemented by some 27% reserve wines from three vintages (2015, 2014 and 2013) and 7% vinified in oak barrels. Exhibiting complex aromas of lemon, almonds, spring flowers, jasmine, red berries and pear with hints of spices and blood orange, it’s medium-bodied, seamless and complete, crystalline and pure, with a refined mousse. This blend of 69% Pinot Noir and 31% Chardonnay is disarmingly easy to drink.
92 Wine Enthusiast
A Champagne that is dominated by Pinot Noir from Verzenay in the Montagne de Reims, this a finely textured, taut and mineral in character. It also has richness and fine white and citrus fruits that are still full of freshness.
