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The Lallier name dates back to the Champagne House’s founder, René Lallier. An environmentalist with a passion for the Aÿ terroir who paved the way for Lallier’s Champagne-making philosophy. René Lallier expected the best quality, from the grape selection to the production process.

In 1938, after gaining experience at Deutz & Gelderman in Germany, René’s son Jean takes over Lallier, introducing new cultivation and production methods, and creating an emblematic cuvée which marries Lallier’s elegant tradition with innovative originality.

James Lallier’s arrival in 1973 marks a new era modernizing production, renovating cellars, acquiring new vineyards and purchasing the Lallier mansion in the heart of Aÿ. The daring Blanc de Blancs blend is created under James’ leadership.

Renowned oenologist Francis Tribaut acquires Lallier in 2004, launching an era of growth with modern restorations and the creation of Réflexions – R and Ouvrage Champagne. He also refines Lallier’s oenological philosophy, combining precision while shining a light on terroir individuality.

Dominique is one of the most revered experts in Champagne cultivation, with an impressive career of over 23 years in leading cellar positions at several Champagne houses, he was once the youngest Chef de Caves at a major maison at only 31. Acclaimed for his precise contemporary vision of blending, perfectly aligned to the authentic, accessible and sophisticated Lallier style, his objective is to highlight the wines’ complex and generous character, while crafting world-class cuvées and ushering the House into a more global eco-responsible approach. He inherited the mantle of Cellar Master and General Manager at Lallier in January 2021.