Nicolas Feuillatte Champagne, Terroir Premier Cru, France, White – Brut, 75cl

Description TASTING NOTES Terroir Premier Cru is clear gold and extremely bright in appearance. Its mineral, nervy character reflects its true origins. This is a cosmopolitan, revealing wine. On the nose, sweet notes of acacia honey, pear, white fruits and fresh citrus give way to full-flavoured notes. A sense of place permeates and dominates the Champagne from the outset; from the typical mineral character of limestone soils on the Côte des Blancs slopes after rain, or the mineral core of the stony soils from Champagne’s iconic limestone terroir. Then, spicy Pinot Noir from the south of Montagne de Reims brings intensity and smooth structure to this finely-chiselled wine, caressed by the velvet-textured Meunier, which exudes delicatesse. Finally, a salty, vibrant burst of energy, together with great poise activates the taste-buds. Terroir Premier Cru is ideal served as an aperitif and throughout a meal. SERVING TEMPERATURE: AS AN APERITIF: best served at 7-8°C. WITH FOOD: serve at 10-12°C. WINEMAKING: For Guillaume Roffiaen, Chief Winemaker at Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte, the priority is to fine-tune the dosage for each Champagne to enhance the natural aromas. The choice of reserve wine is paramount, based on different cru villages, the harvest year, grape varieties and winemaking and ageing techniques, so that each Champagne develops its own unique style. Terroir Premier Cru is vinified in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks. A proportion of oak-aged, malo-free Meunier features in the dosage. Aged at least 3 years in cellars. Food Pairings BRUNCHES: Eggs Benedict, Croque Monsieur and Croque Madame, Cheese scones, Truffle Omelette, Pan-fried mushrooms, Pumpkin Pie STARTERS: Salmon Gravlax, Foie gras mi-cuit, Prawn brochettes, Dim Sum ravioli SURF AND TURF: Blanquette de veau, Entrecôte or sirloin, Seafood platter, Skate and capers SIDE DISHES: Spring vegetable medley, Potato chips, Gratin Dauphinois CHEESE: Mature Comté, Fresh goats’ cheese, Brillat-Savarin