JM Labruyere Prologue Grand Cru Champagne

Prologue is the first cuve of the house, and introduces the philosophy of Champagne J.M.Labruyre: terroir-driven, low dosage to underline the natural ripeness of the grapes and extended ageing on lees.

This blend is mainly from the 2018 harvest, a sunny and precocious year, which ended with the harvest of perfectly ripe and healthy grapes. The use of reserve wines for almost a third of the blend adds a vinous character, a beautiful complexity, and leads to an extra-brut dosage.

Critical Acclaim

92 James Suckling

This has an attractive nose of baked apples, spiced pears, raspberries, custard and buttered toast. Its medium-bodied with bright acidity and round bubbles. Gently toasty, dry finish. 75% pinot noir and 25% chardonnay.

92 Wine Advocate

Disgorged with 0.8 grams per liter dosage on November 4, 2022, J.M Labruyres NV Prologue is based on the 2018 vintage, complemented by some 27% reserve wines from three vintages (2015, 2014 and 2013) and 7% vinified in oak barrels. Exhibiting complex aromas of lemon, almonds, spring flowers, jasmine, red berries and pear with hints of spices and blood orange, its medium-bodied, seamless and complete, crystalline and pure, with a refined mousse. This blend of 69% Pinot Noir and 31% Chardonnay is disarmingly easy to drink.

92 Wine Enthusiast

A Champagne that is dominated by Pinot Noir from Verzenay in the Montagne de Reims, this a finely textured, taut and mineral in character. It also has richness and fine white and citrus fruits that are still full of freshness.