In the village of Chigny-les-Roses, nestled in the Montagne de Reims, Champagne J. Lassalle has quietly cultivated a legacy built on resilience, tradition, and family. Established in 1942 by Jules Lassalle, the house became a pioneer in grower Champagne long before the term was fashionable. But what truly sets Lassalle apart is its matriarchal lineage—one of the few Champagne houses passed from mother to daughter to granddaughter, each generation preserving its identity while refining its elegance.

Today, under the care of Angéline Templier, granddaughter of the founder, J. Lassalle continues to produce classically styled Champagnes from its 11 hectares of Premier Cru vineyards. Planted to all three traditional varieties—Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Meunier—the estate's vines benefit from clay-limestone soils and a temperate microclimate that bring richness and balance to the fruit.

As a récoltant-manipulant, the family controls every step of production, from vineyard to bottling. Fermentation takes place in stainless steel, and all wines undergo full malolactic fermentation, lending a signature roundness and approachability. Ageing on lees extends well beyond the minimum, typically three to five years, allowing the wines to develop depth and a graceful autolytic character.

At the heart of the range is the Préférence Brut Premier Cru, a harmonious blend that speaks to the house’s style—generous yet precise, with orchard fruit, toasted brioche, and a chalky finish. The Cuvée Angeline, a prestige release, showcases a more structured and layered expression, while the Rosé offers elegance and subtle power with notes of wild strawberries and rose petal.

What distinguishes Lassalle is its quiet confidence. These are not Champagnes made for spectacle—they are wines of subtlety, patience, and honest craftsmanship. The house’s commitment to minimal intervention, traditional pressing, and extended ageing results in cuvées that reward contemplation without losing their celebratory charm.

Packaging reflects this restrained elegance: cream-toned labels, classic typography, and a sense of timeless refinement. Each bottle is a continuation of a deeply personal family narrative, shaped as much by the hands that guide it as by the soil it grows from.

Champagne J. Lassalle is for those who appreciate authenticity over trend, tradition over flash. It is Champagne with a soul—crafted not just with technical precision, but with generational care and enduring grace.