{"product_id":"julien-prelat-la-lemblee-blanc-de-blancs-champagne-nv","title":"Julien Prelat La Lemblee Blanc de Blancs, Champagne NV","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"breadcrumbs-and-heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"heading-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"heading has-breadcrumbs\"\u003eJulien Prelat La Lemblee Blanc de Blancs, Champagne NV\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"accessory\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv slot=\"accessory\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-InlineStack\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"badge size-base tone-info color-base\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction is limited, in line with the small size of the estate.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eJulien Prélat “La Lemblée” Blanc de Blancs is a Côte des Bar grower Champagne made from 100% Pinot Blanc (a rare “forgotten” variety in Champagne), from the La Lemblée lieu‑dit near Celles‑sur‑Ource, on Kimmeridgian limestone and marl‑clay soils. The style is clean, precise, and low‑dosage, with citrus, subtle stone fruit, toast, and a mineral backbone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [[data-has-inline-images]_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"producer-and-vineyard\"\u003eProducer and vineyard\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eJulien Prélat is a third‑generation vigneron based in Celles‑sur‑Ource in the Côte des Bar (southern Champagne). He farms about 2.5 ha without herbicides or pesticides and focuses on single‑varietal, plot‑driven cuvées, often from individual vintages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eLa Lemblée comes from vines over 24 years old on Kimmeridgian limestone and marl‑clay soils in the Côte des Bar. It is the only pure Pinot Blanc cuvée in his range and one of the few in Champagne.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [[data-has-inline-images]_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"winemaking-and-style\"\u003eWinemaking and style\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssemblage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Pinot Blanc.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification:\u003c\/strong\u003e spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts in a mix of French oak barrels and stainless steel.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAging:\u003c\/strong\u003e at least 60 months on lees in bottle before disgorgement.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage:\u003c\/strong\u003e under 6 g\/L (around 4.5–6 g\/L), labeled Extra Brut.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e very limited (around 1,100 bottles in recent vintages).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [[data-has-inline-images]_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"tasting-profile\"\u003eTasting profile\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNose:\u003c\/strong\u003e pale straw color with fine bubbles; aromas of citrus, vanilla, baking bread, and later balsamic hints.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e silky and enveloping, with orange citrus, subtle black fruit notes, fresh acidity, and a charming toastiness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e long, savory, and citrus‑driven, with persistent freshness and mineral length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eOverall, it’s a rare, complex, and well‑executed Pinot Blanc Champagne that stands out for its freshness, texture, and length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"font-semibold leading-tight text-pretty mb-2 mt-4 [[data-has-inline-images]_\u0026amp;]:clear-end text-base first:mt-0\" id=\"drinking-window-and-food-pairing\"\u003eDrinking window and food pairing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eBest enjoyed now through about 15+ years from the base vintage if stored well; it has the structure and acidity to age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:align-top\"\u003eServe slightly cool (8–10°C) as an aperitif, with French cheeses, various appetizers, mushroom vol‑au‑vents, foie gras, or shrimp risotto.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"stack\"\u003e\u003cslot\u003e\u003cslot name=\"accessory\"\u003e\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/slot\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Champagne Julien Prelat","offers":[{"title":"Bottle (750 ml)","offer_id":47500392792237,"sku":"NV-JPRLT-20502RW","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0556\/8829\/8669\/files\/JulienPrelatLaLembleeBlancdeBlancs_ChampagneNV.webp?v=1789056184","url":"https:\/\/symbolicwines.com\/products\/julien-prelat-la-lemblee-blanc-de-blancs-champagne-nv","provider":"Symbolic Wines®","version":"1.0","type":"link"}