An intensely mineral Champagne. The chalky character comes from the chalky soils of Mesnil-sur-Oger. This is dry wine with great concentration of citrusy fruit and a touch of green tea. Great as an apéritif wine and a must have with seafood, especially shellfish.
For a long time, the splashy advertising of big Champagne houses has been trying to convince us that if we want to party with the cool people, we better bring big house bottles. Today, we're lucky to have a great variety of outcast Champagne producers that strive for something more than consistent and familiar luxury. Pierre Péters far surpasses the expectations of its price. It’s a towering helix of creamy citrus and steely minerals. It belongs in a lofty tier among other great Blanc de Blancs. Great Champagne is not made by trendsetters. In fact, just the opposite.
Champagne is finally getting the recognition it deserves as a brilliant food wine. For consistency and quality, turn to the big Champagne brands and you’ll never go wrong. Remember that “Non-Vintage” (NV) is not a dirty word here: NV Champagnes are blends of wines from the best growing seasons. But if you can find one, try a Champagne made by a Grower-Producer. These winemakers control every...
From Champagne to Chablis, it's hard (not to mention unpleasant) to avoid this famous white variety. During a huge popularity surge beginning in the late 1980s, Chardonnay plantings have increased dramatically -- not only in California's wine country, with which the variety is nearly synonymous, but also in Burgundy (its original, Old World home) and just about everywhere else in the winemaking...
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