From: Vallée de la Marne, Champagne, France
Varietal: Chardonnay
Some of the Chardonnay for this wine was grown in Pierry, and around 90% came from grand cru vineyards in Chouilly, Oiry and Cramant. The wine is a blend of two vintages and spends six years on its lees. Seven grams dosage.
Tasting Notes: Bright and seductive citrus notes, followed by hints of apple blossom with a palate that fills out with flavors of luscious and fresh sweet cream.
"Light gold. Vibrant lemon and green apple scents are complemented by deeper hints of toasty lees and hazelnut. Silky and open-knit, offering juicy citrus and orchard fruit flavors and a hint of sweet butter. Shows good lift and energy on the finish, which features subtle mineral and lemon curd qualities. 90 points."—Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar
Pairing: Dutch Baby with Bacon and Runny Camembert by Melissa Clark for the NYT. And, I mean, you can eat it in the morning, but it would be just as good for dinner (just like this Champagne)!
