From: Bouzy, Montagne de Reims, Champagne, France
Varietals: 80% Pinot Noir & 20% Chardonnay
Tasting Notes: This wine boasts a coppe-laden, animated by a snappy texture and minerality that defines its classic character. A bouquet of light floral honey is woven with savory undertones of cracker and toasted bread undertones with subtle hints of mint and pepper.
Pairing: Champagne and scallops are a match made in heaven, and this recipe for Buttery Scallops with Lemon and Herbs by Melissa Clark will play perfectly off the herbal notes in the wine. The sweet and acidic components of the dish are an excellent complement to the floral and toasty components of the wine.
Buttery Scallops with Lemon and Herbs
by Melissa Clark
About: Domaine Alexandre Colson is a distinguished champagne producer located in the renowned Grand Cru village of Bouzy in the Champagne region of France. The winery ishighly respected for its dedication to quality and tradition, reflected in its champagnes that feature the classic Champagne grape varieties: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier.
The Grand Cru village of Bouzy is a prestigious and historical wine-growing area locatedon the south-facing slopes of the Montagne de Reims in Champagne. Known for its exceptional terroir, Bouzy is one of only 17 villages in Champagne to hold the Grand Cru status out of 319 crus. Initially established in 1911 with the "Échelle des Crus" scale, thisclassification assigns a percentage rating to villages based on their grapes and terroir quality. The highest classification, Grand Cru, is awarded to villages that score 100%, signifying the highest quality.
