100% Chardonnay

94 Andrew Caillard MW
92 XtraWine
91 James Suckling
89 Decanter

The marker of quality was apparent in the medium golden color of Albert Lebrun. It was the first indicator of high-quality ripe fruit that went into it. On the contrary, entry-level Champagnes are quite pale in

color, and it’s expected. We sensed the aromas of baked apple and peach, fresh-baked baguette and toast, and classic Champagne chalky minerality. The mousse had a fine bubble with a creamy sensation. On the palate, it all came together: a pie crust with baked apple, lemon, orange, and lemon rind.  The aftertaste was like a slice of buttered baguette toast with homemade apple butter