From: Burgundy, France
Varietal: Chardonnay
Henri Champliau is a family-owned sparkling wine producer in Mercurey, located in the heart of the Côte Chalonnaise region of Burgundy. Alexandre Graffard founded the company, named after his grandfather, in 2016. Henri Champliau had two passions, horse racing, and wine, and he pursued both of those passions in Mercurey. His admiration for the terroir and craftsmanship of Burgundy were instilled in Alex from a young age. “I chose to develop this idea from scratch after working for 13 years with another winery in Burgundy,” says Alex, “I believed I’d be successful by pushing every step of the process to the maximum.”
Tasting Notes: Abundant bubbles, a nose with aromas of pear and apple, a tender and delicious mouth that ends in a nice freshness with lemony notes. This cuvée is friendly and can be enjoyed on any occasion and even used in the preparation of cocktails.
Pairing: Petrone will accent simply prepared fish and shellfish the same way a squeeze of lemon might. The citrus character of this wine will highlight the brininess of raw oysters, sushi, or grilled prawns, while its acidity and texture perfectly complement grilled halibut with lemon beurre blanc.
