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From the village of Treslon in Champagne’s Montagne de Reims, Domaine Lagille’s “L’Inattendue” Brut is a brilliant and expressive grower Champagne that highlights both terroir and craft. The Lagille family, now in its fourth generation, has become known for their precise, characterful wines that emphasize the subtleties of the Premier Cru clay-limestone soils and the singularity of the Meunier grape. “L’Inattendue” — meaning the unexpected — perfectly captures their philosophy: artisanal, spontaneous, and elegantly distinctive.

Technical Notes

• Grape Variety: 100% Meunier
• Appellation: Champagne AOC, Montagne de Reims (Treslon)
• Vineyards: Estate-grown vines averaging 40+ years, on chalk and clay-limestone soils
• Farming: Certified sustainable; low-intervention vineyard work, hand-harvested fruit
• Vinification: Spontaneous fermentation with native yeasts in stainless steel and oak barrels; partial malolactic fermentation; aged on lees for ~30 months before disgorgement
• Dosage: Brut (~5–7 g/L)
• Disgorgement: Typically released with minimal dosage and extended lees aging
• Alcohol: ~12.5% ABV

Terroir
Treslon’s soils — a mix of clay, chalk, and marl — give Meunier both body and finesse, while the cool microclimate preserves vivid acidity. The Lagille family’s deep understanding of these parcels results in wines that are generous yet chiseled, balancing ripe fruit with an unmistakable mineral tension.

Tasting Notes
Pale gold with fine, persistent mousse, “L’Inattendue” opens with aromas of ripe pear, apple skin, white flowers, and hazelnut, layered with hints of brioche and crushed chalk. The palate is vibrant and elegant, showing flavors of yellow plum, citrus, toasted almond, and mineral spice. The texture is creamy yet lifted, finishing long, dry, and beautifully balanced — a testament to both terroir and time on lees.

Domaine Lagille’s “L’Inattendue” Brut is a refined, terroir-driven Champagne that celebrates the depth and versatility of Meunier. Equal parts freshness and finesse, it’s ideal as an aperitif but has the structure to pair with seafood, poultry, or earthy dishes like wild mushrooms and aged cheese. An “unexpected” Champagne that delivers both precision and soul.