1996 R. & L. Legras Champagne Grand Cru Saint-Vincent
Chardonnay
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Champagne Warrior
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By Brad Baker
(R & L Legras Cuvée Saint-Vincent) Login and sign up and see review text.
November 2013, Issue #17, Champagne Tasting Notes, (See more on Champagne Warrior...)
View From the Cellar
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By John Gilman
(R. L. Legras “Cuvée St. Vincent” Brut Millésime) Login and sign up and see review text.
Jul/Aug 2013, Issue #46, The Annual Champagne and Sparkling Wine Report Summer of 2013, (See more on View From the Cellar...)
JancisRobinson.com
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By Julia Harding, MW
(Legras, St-Vincent Vieilles Vignes Blanc de Blancs Brut Grand Cru Champagne White) Subscribe to see review text.
4/30/2011, (See more on JancisRobinson.com...)
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By Stephen Tanzer
(R & L Legras Cuvee Saint Vincent Blanc de Blancs) Login and sign up and see review text.
November/December 2004, IWC Issue #117, (See more on Vinous...)
ChampagneGuide.net
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By Peter Liem
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By Peter Liem
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Wine Library TV
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(RL Legras St. Vincent) COLOR-great medium golden; NOSE-a little nuttiness; some baked bread; a little apple as well; cereal-like; kind of creamy; just beautiful on the nose; PALATE-great mouthfeel; great vintage; a tequila component; great acidity; great baked apple; has a wonderful grip on the palate; the creaminess and elegance are just spectacular; this really brings the thunder; a ton of different flavors; a steeliness on the back-end; this has GORGEOUS apples; a great focus w/ the bread/danish action; it's just well made; it's crisp and clean; oyster shell; a marzipan candy on the back-end; this is SPECTACULAR; this has real guts; ST-92; GV-95/96
By Gary Vaynerchuk
The Vayniac Cabernet has Finally Arrived, Episode #790, 12/21/2009, (See more on Wine Library TV...) 95-96 points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage1996
- TypeWhite - Sparkling
- ProducerR. & L. Legras
- VarietyChardonnay
- DesignationSaint-Vincent
- Vineyardn/a
- CountryFrance
- RegionChampagne
- SubRegionn/a
- AppellationChampagne Grand Cru
- Display optionsDefault
- UPC/EAN Code3504040720135, 3504040720142, 400009994582
5/9/2024 - Peech Likes this wine: 92 Points
from magnum. ripe on the palate but there was good acidity, too. There was reasonable depth on the palate, with a slight bit of tartness and bitterness on the finish.
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2/9/2024 - hsemb Likes this wine: 97 Points
Fyllig, mogen smak. Mogna äpplen, svamp, brioche, honung. Lite syra.
Fantastisk champagne, aldrig tidigare smakat så mogen champagne.
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12/31/2023 - Paul Lin wrote: 96 Points
I love this champagne. It’s complex and a perfect example of this vintage. Restrained aromas of bread yeast, dried pineapple, dried apricots, candied ginger, brioche, and honey gives way to deep notes of lemon oil, poached pears, and sea shells on the palate. Marvelous energy and structure. Should be good for another 10 years at least. Tasted in both a Zalto champagne and a white wine stem, and I preferred the latter.
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11/22/2023 - TWSA wrote: 89 Points
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Drank from a magnum. Although the lovely brioche and white flowers are certain present in this vintage Champagne which is fairly nice, but I find that there's this bitter ness in the aftertaste which made this wine a little unbalanced. This is my second magnum so I think it's fair to draw a conclusion to this wine now. One should drink up as I doubt there will be more improvements from here onwards.
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11/21/2023 - Achermann Likes this wine: 92 Points
2nd tasting of this wine - better first time.
Quite golden color. Aromas of seashells, rye, butter, and some citrus. Lovely depth, although some oxidation are present. Maybe a hint of a downward development from here.
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