Tasting Notes

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Vinous Stephen Tanzer - 01 Nov 04
Highly nuanced nose combines citrus skin, smoke, truffle, maple syrup and cut grass, along with a sweet pastry note. Frothy and round; intensely flavored but in a rather easygoing style despite solid underlying backbone. A lovely, toasty, consistent midweight with lovely weight and palate presence. Finishes firm and quite suave. . (Maisons Marques Domaines U.S.A. Oakland CA
Drinking Date:
Champagne at Seckford Wines

Champagne

Champagne, exclusively from France's Champagne region, is synonymous with luxury and celebration. Made primarily from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Pinot Meunier, it undergoes secondary fermentation in the bottle, creating its signature bubbles. Flavours range from crisp green apple and citrus to rich, toasty notes of nuts and honey. Yeast contact in the bottle contributes to pastry and brioche notes, which are a key part of good quality Champagne. Top producers include Moët & Chandon, Veuve Clicquot, and Krug.